Question:
My band was removed..looking for similar. What did you do after?

I had my band removed about 4 weeks ago. I want to talk to others who have had the same issue. How are you controlling your weight. I want to eat everything. I just find I dont feel satisfied when I eat. Also nothing has a great taste to it.... I am trying to eat properly. I am just eating alot! help....    — Linda R. (posted on August 18, 2009)

August 19, 2009
If you find the urge to eat constant find some safe foods like Veg and keep them on hand to crunch on. Cut out the carbs for now so you do not get waylaid by sugar cravings that can lead to fast weight gain. Try to have a good balance of fruits veg and protiens. Weight watchers or over eaters anon maybe good groups to join in the struggle. You can do it, you just need to take controlof your life.
   — trible

August 20, 2009
Linda, I had my band removed March of this year. I am now about 8 weeks post op RNY. I remember I had to really control myself because I was able to eat normal. The only thing that saved me was my commitment to RNY surgery on June 09, 2009. I wish I had RNY back in 2005 instead of the band.
   — lieutenant-ed

August 20, 2009
Hi Linda, I had my band removed in January. What a nightmare! All I wanted to do was eat with my normal stomach after five years. I gained 60 pounds in 6 months and knew I could not continue down that path. I had the vertical gastric sleeve on Sept. 10 and already know that I have a second chance at success. The surgery was very easy, and I have lost a pound a day since my one week pre-op. I down 18 pounds. The band does not work well for everyone, but it is not the only answer, so don't loose hope. The surgeon that did my band did the sleeve surgery as a revision, so the cost was not as much. Please consider doing some type of revision before you regain your weight. You are not alone. Talk to your surgeon and good luck!
   — Bonnie H.

August 21, 2009
I also had my band removed and had RNY (in the same surgery) best thing I ever did- I feel perfectly normal and loose weight all the time!
   — jtaormina