Unbanded

[SJK 0]

My life with the band is over. I had a lot of complications and the area around my port became red back in Sept. Doctor confirmed band erosion via an endoscopy in Nov. I had band removal surgery on Nov 10th which did not go well. The doc found that the band was placed too high, not only was it eroded, I had a hole in my stomach and the band had started to adhere to the liver. So its out but I have a long recovery as they had to cut me open after trying to do it laproscopically. I spent a week in hospital and then a week on liquids. Starting to eat small portions now.

Good luck everyone, I hope you do not have my problems!

[Ang1982 4]

I'm so sorry to hear. Wishing you a speedy recovery back to good health! You will be in my thoughts.

[HeatherO 7]

I am sorry to hear that you lost your band. I hope you have a speedy recovery. My thoughts are with you.

[Chrisann 0]

SJK, hang in there. We are here for you, come back and update us on your recovery, and chat with us if you need to!

[dianegoe 0]

I am sorry to hear about your band problems...Makes mine seem small. I hope you recover fast. Diane