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They are! As long as they are small enough to swallow without cutting, there is no problem at all. Our digestive systems are unchanged! We don't malabsorb anything.
Highest 290, Banded - 248 Lowest 139 (too thin!). Comfort zone 155-165.
Happily banded since May 2006. Regain of 28lbs 2013-14. ALL GONE!
But some has returned! Up to 175, argh! Off we go again,
Thank you all for your replies....I really cant wait to have it out!!
I agree with HisLady! It is time to get a new doctor. It is irresponsible of the doctor not to record what he has done in your medicals. If you really like this doctor then at minimum when you see him do NOT leave the office/exam room until he notes it in your record. Insist upon it being done before you leave.
I had the LAP-Band in 2012 and I'm wondering if someone can explain why SR & ER medications are not permissible. For those considering surgery, I am very pleased with my results. I lost 60 pounds...
Best of luck to you! I had my band removed back in 2005, so my memory is a little rusty, but I don't think the recuperation from band removal was nearly as bad as when I had the initial band surgery. I felt SO much better after it was out of my body, it was like night and day.
I think you'll be just fine by your vacation on May 24th. Just take it easy and heal up... drink liquids, take your pain medication, don't overdo. I know I sound like I'm being a bossy mom. 
Avoid kemmerling, Green Bay, WI
I had mine removed a year ago and it was a pretty easy surgery. Took about 20 min for removal. Recovery was about a week very little pain involved. Some folks have longer pain around the port incision but usually not too bad. You should be fine for vacation, it is a very easy surgery. You will feel so good getting it out!!!!
So sorry you have had problems.
may I suggest you post on the VSG board - there are quite a few band to sleeve people there so you may find people to help you,
Highest 290, Banded - 248 Lowest 139 (too thin!). Comfort zone 155-165.
Happily banded since May 2006. Regain of 28lbs 2013-14. ALL GONE!
But some has returned! Up to 175, argh! Off we go again,
Hi all its been a few years since ive been on here but here is my situation. I was banded in Nov 06. Rebanded in Dec 09 because of slippage. Went to the wls last month to find out that my band slipped......again.....4mm lower than it should be so my surgeon unfilled me. I was sore for a day or two so I really dont know how long it was slipped because I thought I felt restriction. So my surgeon scheduled me for an endoscopy which he confirmed the slip also I had a small sliding hiatal hernia and gastritis with minor reflux. Now I am scheduled next wed for complete removal of band. I am actually kind of excited to have it removed and start process for gastrix sleeve. I am really nervous although I have had it done before. So my question is, what kindnof recovery time do you need for this. I am going on Vaca may 24th. My dr seems to think its not a big deal but im nervous
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