I loved my band - unfortunately, it slipped so I had to have it removed in 2016. I was able to maintain initially, but over time, I started putting on weight no matter what I did. I joined WW, I still exercised, and the weight just slowly creeped on over a period of 2 years (It didn't all come back quickly for me, but no matter what I did, I couldn't keep it from creeping up). I just had vsg surgery a month ago because even after a 6 month doctor/nutritionist supervised diet, I still only lost 10 pounds. So I needed to do something. I was pretty disappointed, I was convinced I could keep the weight off when my band came out - I was a total rule follower and had changed my eating habits entirely the whole time I had the band and I didn't go back to bad habits when it came out - although I obviously ate more than when I had it in because I was hungrier. I also never had much fluid put in my band while I had it, I wasn't one to go in and get fills all the time. I wish you success with whatever you decide.

Hi there! I also had my lap band removed after several years. Even though I lost significant weight, if was an awful experience. The worst, being food getting stuck. Luckily removal was cost free but the damage has been done.
I have scar tissue inside and certain foods, STILL get stuck! It's really difficult for others to understand.
Over the years I have gained my weight back plus more. I don't regret my decision, just the fact I did not research lapband enough and it cost so much money. I am very happy I had it removed.

Good Luck to you!

Apologies, I thought that the financial part of it would be included in the experience. It's great that you have had success with the band, as many have not and I totally get not wanting foreign in your body. That was a reason I didn't go for the band, initially.

Best of luck to you!

Thanks for replying but I wasn't asking about anything related to cost or the procedure. My last paragraph contained questions related to the experience after having it removed. But thanks for engaging anyways:)

Hello,

I had success from the Band, only due to amount I had to throw up. How to keep from getting food stuck? No matter what I do, it seems to get stuck. I can never eat breakfast, as my physicians states, your stomach has shrink. So I tried a little something a little later in the day, and yes, there are times it still gets stuck. Most of the time I don't get to eat late evening, at that point I am so hungry and just eat; however, nothing is getting stuck at that point.

I am ready to have him remove some of the fluid, though I just started back getting fills. My physician at one time removed all the fluid as it become more and more difficult to eat anything. I was able to maintain for while, before gaining any weight back. Once I started gaining I went back for more fills. I'm at my 3rd fill and back to having to vomit. It's so frustrating; I want to feel full not stuck.

Any suggestions you can pass on, would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you,

LaDonna R