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Everything was always great for me Banded in 2007 and got below goal... Had to actually gain a bit (that's a first). I was going strong and well until Feb when an xray for something else showed my band slipped down and wouldn't let fluid through. Had to have it removed reluctantly but necessary.
Now I am gaining and scrambling to try to figure out my next move.
Mary
Tara,
I have been banded since 2007 with zero problems.
I achieved all my goals and more.
I only had one fill within that first year.
The only scare I had was when I was weightlifting and stupidly overworked my core and I believe the band scraped my insides. I thought it had moved so I went in for scanning and it was still safely where it should be.
My plastic surgeon and I agreed to visit removing the band during my tummy tuck.
Please check out my blog and reach out if you like:)
I know two people who still have bands. They both had surgery in 2003-ish... the same time I did. One hasn't lost any weight but still has his band. He doesn't actually get it filled anymore and his doctor stopped doing bands and moved out of state.
The other person has had success. She eats a vegetarian diet and exercises regularly. She's had some issues that required corrective surgeries, but is otherwise doing well.
Congratulations on your success! That's a pretty major accomplishment!
Avoid kemmerling, Green Bay, WI
on 5/7/18 1:16 pm
I was banded 10/2006 at 300lbs now at 195, up about 15-20lbs from my low. Working to get back on track. I have had some issues with my band but so far it is still here and I truly appreciate it!
You have done awesome congrats!
Mellissa
Congrats to you, only people who have problems post here. I have had my lap band for over 13 years, not problem free, I have had my share of problems. I had my original band replaced back in 2012, I was more successful with my first band.
its been a few years since I've been on. I only see horror stories! Is anyone doing well with their band? I was banded 12/2007 and am now 144 pounds. My height at weight was 350. 316 at surgery.
My surgeon said the only thing he does with lapbands is remove them.
Hi All, please help! I was banded 6 years ago and have been having port pain for a while. I met my bariatric surgeon and he dismissed it. I was asking for removal. Now I am in severe pain and have been to ER and they said it's lapband erosion and will need to be removed asap. I understand how they remove the band but around my belly button to get to the port I have a huge absess and I am terrified and can't find any posts about anyone who has this. Has anyone heard of this? My belly button is red and sore and I am on so many antibiotics...
o
Obviously, the surgeon who did your lapband is an idiot. I'm not a doctor, don't have a lapband, all I have is the info I gathered preparing for my WLS and I knew you had erosion. Find another surgeon asap! They should have referred you in the ER.
m uuuuuuuuuu
on 5/4/18 10:14 am
Hi Mary, I had my band removed 6 months ago and they did an endoscopy then but not since. It is really bad, that might be a good call actually!
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