I Want My Band Removed Now!!!!!

[reneetoni 0]

Yasmin, My name is Toni and I was looking into the lapband but I read your post where you wanted it removed. Im glad I read your review to really think it over.. I always see good reviews not bad ones. My user name is reneetoni on this site but my personal email is tonilindsey@verizon.net. Please email me and tell me your story. It would be appreciated.. Tk u Toni

[Bleste 0]

I have not been banded as of yet. My first appointment for a consultation with my Dr. is coming up soon though.

JoJoBanana is right about the back and the knees 100%. I have back problems and knee problems. Right now in my condition I cannot even walk far before I start hurting so bad in my back that I am in tears and cannot even stand up straight any longer. When this happens to me I have to either sit down where I am or fall down.

My knees specially my right one is at the point where it hurts so bad that I cannot even walk up the steps using my right foot first any more.

The way I am right now I am too afraid to even walk a little away from our home, for fear that I will not be able to make it back to the house.

Right now I am in the process of getting a Bariatric Rollator just so I can walk and then sit down right where I am if I need to.

Here at home I cannot even stand long enough to cook a meal! I can use the oven or microwave or deep fryer, but not the stove. I cannot change the garbage can trash because of my back problems that I have. If I bend over just for a few minutes and then go to stand back up, I am in a lot of pain and just about cannot even stand back up at all.

Most of the time, or I should really say all the time. I am either at the computer in the desk chair, in my recliner laying back or in the bed because I am in so much pain.

This is not what I call a life. This is what I call miserable. This is what I call having no life at all. I have to have other people do things for me all the time. And, I feel like I am not a good mom or wife anymore at all.

Personally I cannot wait to go through all the steps that I have to go through in order to get banded. If I do not, I will not live long enough to see our 15 yr old son finish growing up, or even get married one day.

I am not saying any of this to throw a guilt trip on anyone. I just wanted to let people know what my life is like right now (if you want to call it a life)

I know that after I get this band that things are going to be very different. But personally, that is what I NEED. I love my family and friends dearly, even if I do have low self esteem about myself, and I do not want my weight to end up being what kills me.

I know I do not know any of you, but I do want you to know that I love all of you and I thank you with all of my heart for being here and supporting one another !!!

[bugsbuni70 1]

I have not been banded as of yet. My first appointment for a consultation with my Dr. is coming up soon though.

JoJoBanana is right about the back and the knees 100%. I have back problems and knee problems. Right now in my condition I cannot even walk far before I start hurting so bad in my back that I am in tears and cannot even stand up straight any longer. When this happens to me I have to either sit down where I am or fall down.

My knees specially my right one is at the point where it hurts so bad that I cannot even walk up the steps using my right foot first any more.

The way I am right now I am too afraid to even walk a little away from our home, for fear that I will not be able to make it back to the house.

Right now I am in the process of getting a Bariatric Rollator just so I can walk and then sit down right where I am if I need to.

Here at home I cannot even stand long enough to cook a meal! I can use the oven or microwave or deep fryer, but not the stove. I cannot change the garbage can trash because of my back problems that I have. If I bend over just for a few minutes and then go to stand back up, I am in a lot of pain and just about cannot even stand back up at all.

Most of the time, or I should really say all the time. I am either at the computer in the desk chair, in my recliner laying back or in the bed because I am in so much pain.

This is not what I call a life. This is what I call miserable. This is what I call having no life at all. I have to have other people do things for me all the time. And, I feel like I am not a good mom or wife anymore at all.

Personally I cannot wait to go through all the steps that I have to go through in order to get banded. If I do not, I will not live long enough to see our 15 yr old son finish growing up, or even get married one day.

I am not saying any of this to throw a guilt trip on anyone. I just wanted to let people know what my life is like right now (if you want to call it a life)

I know that after I get this band that things are going to be very different. But personally, that is what I NEED. I love my family and friends dearly, even if I do have low self esteem about myself, and I do not want my weight to end up being what kills me.

I know I do not know any of you, but I do want you to know that I love all of you and I thank you with all of my heart for being here and supporting one another !!!

BlueRose, I understand how you feel. I have sereve back problems too I can't walk very far or stand very long. I hope this surgery helps us both lessen our pain.

[kaye09 0]

Hello Yazmin

I too, would like my band remove as it is uncomfortable trying to eat certain foods and you have limitations. Although I was chewing slow and drinking properly the swallowing was difficult. I have had my band for a year.I do have side effects and yet my blood tests are all in normal range. I 've had fills and unfills to adjust the band for comfort. I've hadfood stuck and emergency hospitalization. I don't like the discomfort. I've lost only 20 pounds and I know I could do much better on my own and be healthier.You are the one that knows your body and how you feel. Do only what you think is right. God Bless.

[Hastings 3]

Bluerose, I read that every pound you lose is like taking 4 pounds of pressure off your knees. I've lost about 40 pounds and taken a whacking 160 pounds pressure off my knees. Wonderful.

I had a broken back about ten years ago, and my back has improved as well.

[debbygburg 0]

I was banded on 6/9/08. The day after, I had a terrible pain in my chest. I told the doctor and he said it was just gas. I didn't eat for 1 month, ran a 102 or higher fever every week, and ended up in the emergency room each time. On 7/2 I could not stand it anymore and begged my surgeon to remove it, I was starving!!! He agreed to remove it and I almost died in the hospital. Come to find out, the band was placed too high and I got a hole in my esophus when he removed it. I ended up at the Cleveland Clinic for 10 days where I am finally home and feeling a little better everyday. It's been 32 days since the removal and I cannot eat "normal" foods, breads, potatoes stuff like that. The specialist at the clinic said I should be back to normal by now and I have to go back there and decide what to do.

I wish you luck on your journey but I know I will NEVER do anything like this again!! I would rather be fat than be as misserable as I was.

[kimaly 57]

WoW! I can't beleave some of you people, To give up after just one week. Has anyone ever told you that anything worth having is worth working for? It makes me really sad, there are many people that work hard and for one reason or another have to get their band removed. and here you are whining about it's to hard when you haven't even given it a good run yet. I would wonder if you give up at everything in life that takes comitment or work. maybe your right it's not a weight loss tool you need it's a good shrink. This may sound harsh and many people may jump down my throat but i have no pity for those who have a chance to help themselves and choose not to. :thumbup:

[debbygburg 0]

Yes, before you jump down peoples throats, you should get the whole story. I had 150CC of PUS removed from my chest because my surgeon screwed up. I wasn't because I didn't give the band a chance, it's because I almost dies because of it!!

[shortgal 5]

I think several people need to read the ALL the messages from the original poster that started this thread. Last time I checked, she did decide to keep her band and realized that she was just a little freaked out from the surgery and starvation.

That was the orignal poster... others have added their own stories to the thread along the way. Most likely some of them would have been better off posting a new thread in the complications section.

Some people have legitimate complications and a few just go through a rough patch right after surgery and for others the band is just not the right fix for them.

[kimaly 57]

Yes, before you jump down peoples throats, you should get the whole story. I had 150CC of PUS removed from my chest because my surgeon screwed up. I wasn't because I didn't give the band a chance, it's because I almost dies because of it!!

And where do you get i was talking about you? I said I felt for the people that had to have theirs removed for one reason or another. I clearly stated that it's the people that spend time effort and money to have this done and then think it's to much work without even giving it a chance.

[Kalipso2 25]

i've been banded for just over 3 months and i'm still having problems adjusting to my band. i've thought about having it removed because i'm not sure i can emotionally handle the small amount of food i can eat.

my stomach tells me i'm done but my head wants to keep eating so i'm left either giving in to temptation and throwing up or i listen to my stomach and left depressed.

even though i receive compliments daily on how good i'm looking, i just don't see it and i don't believe what they say. i think they're just telling me what i want to hear.

maybe it's time for some intense therapy...

[denriquez 0]

Well for me, up to yesterday I felt that I probably regreted it. I was banded 2-18-09, and I think being on the liquid diet was what hit me the hardest. I was starving which has made me very weak. I am much better today, and am more excited about the decision I made. I know however, it will take a few months for me to get adjusted and hope that those days get here soon.

[WASaBubbleButt 41]

i've been banded for just over 3 months and i'm still having problems adjusting to my band. i've thought about having it removed because i'm not sure i can emotionally handle the small amount of food i can eat.

my stomach tells me i'm done but my head wants to keep eating so i'm left either giving in to temptation and throwing up or i listen to my stomach and left depressed.

even though i receive compliments daily on how good i'm looking, i just don't see it and i don't believe what they say. i think they're just telling me what i want to hear.

maybe it's time for some intense therapy...

Now you know why they say the actual surgery is the easiest part and the head stuff down the road is the hard part. ;o)

If you can't adjust to the smaller portions you are going to have to do something, therapy, something. As for the body dysmorphia... totally normal. It will take a long time before your head catches up with your weight loss. Others will see your weight loss, you won't. It's all part of the game. I still experience it and I've been at goal well over a year. Now instead of seeing that I have 130# to lose I only see 40# I need to lose. Of course, that would put me at 80# and that is not realistic but at least I KNOW that and I am not trying to lose. My head is still slowly catching up with my weight loss. It will for you too, someday. ;o)

[Lady Lap Band 71]

So, I finally went to my doctors office yesterday. He started me out on solids :thumbup:. He also told me that he can't remove my band until about 3 months. I ate yesterday for the first time in 14 days and I felt great!! But I still feel a little down since my doctor pretty much told me that the 14 lb I had lot was not a big deal.........but whatever I guess I rater lose 14 lb than to gain them.:crying:

hey Yaz! Wow we live super close! I am in Tyngsboro MA! I actually work for Keller Williams Realty off exit 8 in Nashua!

I'm glad you are feeling better and I hope that everything works out the way you want it too!

[lipstix64 1]

Wow- Debby. Sorry to hear about your problem with the band, but maybe you had an inept surgeon who didnt know what he was doing. But, if you couldnt lose weight before the band, why did you get it to begin with? Your story is horrible, but it is very rare. I had a great surgeon with great results for everyone he has operated on and I lost 49 lbs since October. I cant eat alot anymore, sometimes cant keep it down, gets stuck, and so on. A lot of that is my fault because I eat fast and dont chew enough. I've lost weight before but always gained it back. I have the chance not to keep it off for good with as many fills as I need and the ability to get it unfilled as needed. I had a great surgery, easy recovery and I feel better than I have in years. It was worth it for me, but good luck to you in the future .:sneaky:

I was banded on 6/9/08. The day after, I had a terrible pain in my chest. I told the doctor and he said it was just gas. I didn't eat for 1 month, ran a 102 or higher fever every week, and ended up in the emergency room each time. On 7/2 I could not stand it anymore and begged my surgeon to remove it, I was starving!!! He agreed to remove it and I almost died in the hospital. Come to find out, the band was placed too high and I got a hole in my esophus when he removed it. I ended up at the Cleveland Clinic for 10 days where I am finally home and feeling a little better everyday. It's been 32 days since the removal and I cannot eat "normal" foods, breads, potatoes stuff like that. The specialist at the clinic said I should be back to normal by now and I have to go back there and decide what to do.

I wish you luck on your journey but I know I will NEVER do anything like this again!! I would rather be fat than be as misserable as I was.