Lap Band Removal Recovery Question

[Lanpoo 0]

Hello! I had my 18-year-old lap band removed because it was causing problems, including pain when I ate. My question is about the pain recovery time. The surgery was August 7th and the little info I could find on the surgery indicates I should be much better off than I feel after a week. I also read that removal would be easier than putting it in. I'm still in quite a bit of pain and I don't have a follow up appointment until August 25th. Does anyone have experience with removal of an old lap band that share your experience?

[CJWinBG 0]

I had my 12 year old lap band removed last week. I was in the hospital overnight and took pain meds the evening I got home. Took no more pain meds after. Wishing you an easy recovery!

[Lanpoo 0]

Well that makes me even more concerned since it's now been over a week, and I still have pain. It is decreasing every day, but I everything I've heard and read makes me think I should not have pain and should pretty much be back to normal. Did you happen to have complications, or did you remove the band by choice?