I'm getting my band removed Friday. Do you wish you had taken more time off ? Have things leveled out with pain now?

I have a lap band with no fluid in it. I have not gained all the weight back lost but probably half of it. Has anyone with lap band had the obera balloon placed? if so what have been your results?

Thanks

I was self pay when I had the surgery.  I don't know if having pain creates a reason for removal that insurance would pay for.  Does anyone know the criteria for medical need for removal that insurance approves?  It has been hard work to lose the weight but totally worth it.  It truely is a lifestyle change. 

I'm envious. I had my galbladder removed 18 months ago and wanted the surgeon to remove my band or primarily the port as it becomes very tender with exercise.  General surgeon didn't want to touch it due to scar tissue and risk of infection. How long had you had your band prior to removal?  i have had mine for 6 years. 

 Regarding the person who indicated no one wants to hear from "Negative Nancy" and that I am ramming things down your throat I would ask that you not correspond to this post.  I did not find my post negative towards the band.  It did not work for me for various reasons.  Not every technique works forever one.  People should be respectful on these boards to others, be caring, non judgemental.  I was simply asking for some feedback regarding some pain issues I am experiencing.  

I paid cash for my surgery, $13500, so don't think I didn't want this to be a success.  I also had to paid $250 for each fill in addition to the initiall 13500.  At some point you just run out of money.  My surgeon was 3 hours away and due to demands of my job, full time employment and private practice part time I opted to see an ARNP locally for fills.  My hair started to thin, maybe due to nutritional deficiets, maybe due to age, I'm 38 now and was 33 when I got the band (I think).  I don't know for sure if my band was ever got to the correct "sweet spot" descite multiple fills.  It became easier to eat foods that went down easier as I quickly got tired of running to the bathroom when food got stuck.  This was my experience, take what you want and leave the rest.  I'm glad I did not gain back every pound I lost.  So for that the band was helpful.  

A few other mistakes or changes or things I would have done differently would have been to only work one full time job.  Working 60 hours a week left no time for me.  Left no time to work out. Left no time to plan for healthier meals. I was exhausted.  Self care is vital to all people regardless of what their struggles are. 

So the leason I take away from those that have replied to this post is to not do such intensive ab work.  Its intersting as it doesn't hurt much during the workout but kicks in a few hours later.  Thank you all, including evil twin for your feedback.  

 I would just like to get my band totally removed, no revision, but not sure how to go about this.  I have developed acid reflex after a complete unfill several months ago.  I have pain around my port area since losing weight AFTER I received  a total unfill.  Since my unfill I have lost 18 pounds.  hmmmmmm

 I continue to develop pain at the port site primarily after doing abdominal exercises.  I got my lap band in August of 2006, lost about 50 pounds then gained alot of it back. I was not exercising a lot during the initial weight loss.  

I had my gallbladder removed in Dec 2010 and since this time I decided it was time to make some changes.  I changed everything.  Daily workouts and food intake is now low fat, health lean grilled chicken, lots of veggies and fruit, some whole grains.  Since then I have lost 18 pounds.  I have no fluid in my band.  Gave up on the band some time ago.  

So my question is as you all have lost weight and stepped up your work out regimin did you experience any pain at the site of your port?

I have done HMR program and I might tell you to be prepared for astronomical gas.  lol

The shakes are really good if you add a banana and any frozen fruit.  Good if you are an evening snacker. 

This is what the funny part is..........i am a therapist.  but I do not specialize in eating disorders.  This is so frustrating to me.  Thats for the feedback thus far. 

is anyone doing weigh****chers with their band?  I never did this diet pre band but am 2 years post op and have not been following the rules and have gained back half the weight i lost initially.  Im getting a fill tomorrow and am ready to get back on track.  I really have no restriciton right now as I had a lot of it taken out. 

Thoughts?

i have been eating everything i am not supposed to eat so it slides thru my band.  Trying to get back on track here. is this a good option or too much fat? 99 cent menu at wendy's crispy chicken sandwich (patty only) cal 180 fat 11 grams protein 12 grams portion size the size of a deck of cards.   Thoughts?

i have gained 15 pounds in the last year due to being overfilled I now believe.  I am planning to get some fluid taken out so i can attempt to eat the bandster way.   I am wondering if all hope is lost.......... Anyone totally screw up, never reached goal, got back on track after two years and made it to their goal weight?   AUGH!!!!!!!!

hmmmmmm i wonder why so many doctors office's have their PA's and ARNP's doing the fills.