Hi Tynam

I had a hell journey with my band which is detailed on my profile.   My band was the pits from the start - slow weight loss, leaky port within three months, more slow weight  loss and over the next 2 years I gained and lost the same 3 - 5 kigs.   Had complications when it was discovered I had a severe band erosion and out it came.   It was then confirmed that the band was unlocked the whole time I had it.   I revised to a sleeve exactly 4 weeks ago and it has been a fantastic journey so far.   I was so lucky not to suffer the post op discomfort that many others go through, and so far I have lost nearly 12kgs (nearly 16 if I include my highest weight before banding.)   I feel great, have no worries with taking extra supplements, I can eat most things including fruit and veg, and I don't have any regrets, I just wish this surgery had been available here at the time I had my band surgery.

Good luck with your research.    Marion

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My profile outlines my story in detail.