I need my band out and i am so sick right now i can't wait to have it out.... but the anxiety i****ting me hard. having kids had changed me. getting the band in i wasn't even worried. maybe my biggest fear is i will have the band out but i'll still have the heart burn and nausea... for those who had it removed is it instant relief?

Hi,

I will be getting banded in September and I was hoping to hear positive stories too. Truth of the matter is, most people who have success are not likely on these forums. I have foundthat tthe only good ones I could find are mostly consultants/reps for the company. There are a few here and there that show there progress. There are some good ones on YouTube.  But keep in mind many of the people may not have told everyone around them, so why would they tell the world? 

That is just my expectation of the 'success ' stories. They are too busy loving their lives. Lol...  Good luck!! Wish you all the best!

I just had my lapband removed a little over 2 weeks ago and revised to the sleeve. I know there are concerns with reflux with the sleeve, but so far I have not had any issues. In addition, I have lost weight fast (I originally weighed 250, lost 70 pounds with the band and then gained back 30 - so my current goal from my sleeve surgery weight was to lose 75 total and I've lost 16 pounds in 15 days). I would think that if you are just wanting to maintain, then the sleeve and the DS may not be for you because you may lose more than you think (unless you have more to lose), but I agree with the other posters that having another band is not ideal, because there is more risk of slippage, etc.   It really is a personal decision.  Good luck!

I'm having my lap band removed this Friday, 8/28/15! I haven't had any restriction for years and didn't know why...until I had to have my appendix out a couple months ago while out of town.  The surgeon said the wire from the band was disconnected and the two ends were just "flopping around" in there. Went to my bariatric dr yesterday and he's removing it. I was self pay in 2008 and insurance will not pay to have it removed even though it's very dangerous and must come out. I was wondering if anyone else had problems like this. The only thing I remember about my band is it's a "V G" band.  At least that's what I think it's called.  Seems like a defect to me but...Costing me $4000 to have it removed!

Congratulations! I would think that if you're checked periodically, you should be fine. If you feel anything's amiss, check with your obstetrician and band doc right away. You might notice that the band presses against the diaphragm a little more as you get further along.
Best of luck to you! I hope all goes well and you feel good throughout your pregnancy.