Girl you HAVE to get that thing out of there!!! I have motility damage and I never even had much trouble with swallowing like you are. Once you lose your ability to swallow it doesn't come back. it is gone for good. You have to ge that out before you end up with permanent life long damage if you don't already have it. I wwish you the best but you gotta push that doc to get it out!

I've been dealing with times when I can't eat and sometimes liquids get "stuck".  It's been happening for about 5 years.  In Nov 13 I started considering revision to the sleeve.  Not having much fluid in my band, I still get stuck often, slime and throw up.  I went to my doc last week to get him to apply for insurance approval to remove the band and he ordered an upper GI.  While on the table I had an episode where the barium wasn't moving.  The radiologist saw it (I didn't have to tell him it was happening) and said I was having a spasm of some sort.  Not really sure exactly what was happening.  I proceeded to slime up the barium so he got a good idea of what I go through most days.

I'm hoping this will be what my doc needs to send to insurance to approve removing it.  I'm also hoping I don't have permanent damage! 

I hope you get good news and all goes well. Either way, recuperate well and take good care of yourself. 

Annette, that is so nice to hear.  I feel like I've struggled the entire time.  I haven't had issues with my band, but finding the green.  Being able to use it as the tool it was meant to be.  Its easy to become discouraged.  I am heartbroken I keep failing at this.  I need to find my motivation and drive again.  Thank you for letting me know its never too late.  

You go girl! You did it once before you can do it again.  It took me 8 years to lose 100 pounds and keep it off.  Don't borrow trouble by wondering about "what if's".  If you develop a problem with your band you will take care of it.  It's not the end of the world. Stick to basic band rules, see if you need a fill and keep accountable.  Check in with your surgeon, weigh yourself, journal and think positive!  Most of us long term bandsters have been successful. We are out enjoying our lives and being happy.  You will too.  Don't give up :)