Has anyone had the lapband twice?

Missy22 · July 21, 2009

I had the lapband done 2 years ago and lost an amazing 90lbs but had to have it removed because of pain and other problems, I know i didnt treat my band right and I even then it was so good to me. Has anyone had the band done wice and what were your reasons? I have gained 45 lbs back and as much as i keep trying i just keep gaining. I have also considered the gastric sleeve but dont know much about it.

SueAZ · July 21, 2009

There is a section here that is all about the sleeve. Some of the people have been banded but had complications. The are a good source of info.

Sarah.R · July 22, 2009

Theres several people on here that have had the band done twice. I can only think of one off the top of my head - Corliss - she recently went to mexico for a Tummy Tuck and to get her face done and also had another band put in. If you wanna talk to her she's usally in the chat room at nights

WASaBubbleButt · July 28, 2009

I had the lapband done 2 years ago and lost an amazing 90lbs but had to have it removed because of pain and other problems, I know i didnt treat my band right and I even then it was so good to me. Has anyone had the band done wice and what were your reasons? I have gained 45 lbs back and as much as i keep trying i just keep gaining. I have also considered the gastric sleeve but dont know much about it.

True revision surgeons are refusing to reband or reposition a band. The problem is (came out of a FL convention about 3 months ago) that when you replace a band or surgically reposition a band you stand about a 70% chance of a slip in the near future after the 2nd surgery.

I have had a band and I have a sleeve. If you have any questions I'm happy to answer.

Swsaradee · August 24, 2009

I had my first band six years ago. I've struggled with the emotional eating and even thought I had at one point lost 130 lbs, I gained 50 of that back. In July, I discovered that my band had slipped again. I had my lap band replaced again last Monday.

I believe that lap band that is a tool that can help me lose the weight again. I am in therapy and a recovery group to more effectively deal with my food addiction/compulsive overeating.