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I loved my band - unfortunately, it slipped so I had to have it removed in 2016. I was able to maintain initially, but over time, I started putting on weight no matter what I did. I joined WW, I still exercised, and the weight just slowly creeped on over a period of 2 years (It didn't all come back quickly for me, but no matter what I did, I couldn't keep it from creeping up). I just had vsg surgery a month ago because even after a 6 month doctor/nutritionist supervised diet, I still only lost 10 pounds. So I needed to do something. I was pretty disappointed, I was convinced I could keep the weight off when my band came out - I was a total rule follower and had changed my eating habits entirely the whole time I had the band and I didn't go back to bad habits when it came out - although I obviously ate more than when I had it in because I was hungrier. I also never had much fluid put in my band while I had it, I wasn't one to go in and get fills all the time. I wish you success with whatever you decide.
I had the Malina band in the 80s. Now I'm dieing from it. The band was put on to tight. I had difficulty from the very beginning but thought it was part of the procedure. I was miserable through up all the time, could not eat and drink at the same time or I thought I was dieing. 25+ years later I find out the band was cutting the circulation off my organs my spleen is now enlarged, I have varicose veins in my esophagus and ciroses of the liver all because of the Molina band being put on to tight.
Hi there! I also had my lap band removed after several years. Even though I lost significant weight, if was an awful experience. The worst, being food getting stuck. Luckily removal was cost free but the damage has been done.
I have scar tissue inside and certain foods, STILL get stuck! It's really difficult for others to understand.
Over the years I have gained my weight back plus more. I don't regret my decision, just the fact I did not research lapband enough and it cost so much money. I am very happy I had it removed.
Good Luck to you!
Apologies, I thought that the financial part of it would be included in the experience. It's great that you have had success with the band, as many have not and I totally get not wanting foreign in your body. That was a reason I didn't go for the band, initially.
Best of luck to you!
Hello LaDonna! So sorry you are having so many issues.
I am not a medical professional but I can tell you that my stomach doesn't like fast food, fried foods, or heavily processed foods. It also doesn't like anything microwaved. Also I have to really take my time and CHEW food to help it stay down in my stomach. The idea of quick eating doesn't work for me unless it's something in liquid form.
I would consider maybe trying some new foods and trying to Foods that will stay down.
are you working with a nutritionist?
natalie
Thanks for replying but I wasn't asking about anything related to cost or the procedure. My last paragraph contained questions related to the experience after having it removed. But thanks for engaging anyways:)
I think if you are willing to pay out of pocket for the band to be removed, that is what you may have to do if the insurance company does not see a reason to remove it, it won't be approved. You may also have to find a bariatric surgeon AND a plastic surgeon who are willing to work with each other for the joint effort.
Hello,
I had success from the Band, only due to amount I had to throw up. How to keep from getting food stuck? No matter what I do, it seems to get stuck. I can never eat breakfast, as my physicians states, your stomach has shrink. So I tried a little something a little later in the day, and yes, there are times it still gets stuck. Most of the time I don't get to eat late evening, at that point I am so hungry and just eat; however, nothing is getting stuck at that point.
I am ready to have him remove some of the fluid, though I just started back getting fills. My physician at one time removed all the fluid as it become more and more difficult to eat anything. I was able to maintain for while, before gaining any weight back. Once I started gaining I went back for more fills. I'm at my 3rd fill and back to having to vomit. It's so frustrating; I want to feel full not stuck.
Any suggestions you can pass on, would be greatly appreciated.
Thank you,
LaDonna R
Hi Kathi,
Just ran across your message; I also had the Lap Band surgery in 2015, and I am so ready to take it out. I lost over 60lbs, which in nice. However, I think is was mostly due to having to throw up. At one time I had him take all the fluid out, I couldn't take it anymore, so of course I gained some of my weight back. I did maintain for awhile before gaining any weight. I went back and had him gradually fill the port, and I am back at the point of throwing up. Just when I think I have figured out how to manage this band, food starts to get stuck. And don't even think about having breakfast. I am at the point that can only eat after hours, or if I drink a really sweet soda or juice.
I am either going to have it removed or have him drain the port, it so frustrating. Going out to dinner and not knowing if you will be able to eat, while everyone else is enjoying there meal. On some occasions, I have has episodes of getting something struck and having to run back and forth to the bathroom to throw up!
Were you successful in getting the Sleeve, how it working out for you?
Continued success on your weight loss!
Ladonna R
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