band removed

My bad was removed on Monday 11/18 and recovery is rough!!

I am glad it was removed, but I know it was a gift to me while I had it!

I sure hope you're feeling better. I'm having mine removed on Dec.13. I really don't want to but I have no choice. It's done me good and I feel the way you do. it was a gift for my health.

Feel better soon.

Karen

Ann,

I'm sorry your WLS journey has come to this. I can understand why your band removal is tougher than your original band surgery. Same was true for me. Man oh man, did I hate to see that little guy go. I hope you're feeling better soon, and please don't be a stranger here! We love you no matter what, with or without a band!

Jean

Mine came out in June, and most of my achalasia symptoms went with it.  I miss how it was my first year, but so relieved to be able to eat most foods.  The recovery from removal was longer, but well worth it to be able to eat fruit and veggies!

I had my lap band implanted in 2009.  I haven't filled it in a couple of years due to overfilling every time.  My question is, will I need to remove my lap band at some point in time because I'm not filling it?  Or does it have to be removed merely because it's been in too long?  I'm confused why the lap band has to be removed.

Coleen, my doctor said there is no reason to have a band removed unless you are having a problem with it.

I had problems a couple of years ago due  to my fills being too big and my band tightening up,I had a complete unfill for a few months  I asked my doc to put no more than .5 at a time when we stared refilling. I have not had a problem since.

Coleen the Band can be removed for a Multitude of reasons... A slip, Vomiting, refulx, unable to Eat, Pain,  Erosion into the stomach, Esophageal Dilation, NO recorded weight loss.

Perhaps looking at the Complications list from Allergan and the list of complications associated to the lap band a surgeon's guide will give you a better understanding of what to watch out for .

http://www.allergan.com/assets/pdf/lapband_dfu.pdf

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3038361/

Hope this helps!