I'm finally coming out of the closet!

Well, I've known for a while, but was hoping it wasn't so....I have to have my lap band removed!  I have a major slip with my band and it has to come out.  I'm not having any problems at all!!!  The only way we found out that I had a slip was via a barium swallow.  The dr said it is too dangerous to leave it the way it is due to the fact my stomach could twist and that would be a critical situation.  My insurance will not approve me for any other type of bariatric surgery.  I should have gone with RNY in the first place, but of course, I had the same concerns as most people and went with LapBand.  They are finding out the a lot of lapbanders are have problems with the band 2-3 years out from surgery.  I'm waiting to hear from my dr when the surgery will be.  I'll try and keep you all updated.  I"m at the gym and working out to help me stay my present weight or maybe even get rid of these last 25 lbs.  Please pray for me!!  Thank you!
Andrea

Pray on its way with more to follow.  I am sorry to hear about your news.  Stinks.  I am also sorry that your insurance won't pay for another type of surgery.  Can't they just put it back in the correct way?

When a band is put in place, your body builds a lot of scar tissue around it.  In majority of cases, it needs to be cut off of the stomach.  Thanks for your prayers!