mllevert

I just had my band removed after having it for nearly 9 years. I could not be happier. I had complications all the time with the band-- it would also get loose, then tight-- and it was a nightmare trying to take any medications. I don't regret getting it, it was right for me at the time. I lost about 70 lbs, but now have it all back again. I had to keep getting unfills because it would get too tight, swollen, stressed. I was a good bandster (had my mistakes and bad steps, but in 9 years, who wouldn't!). When the doc removed it he said the port was "swimming in pus" and that I had a small erosion of the stomach. I'm only 2 weeks band free, but I'm excited for the next step in the journey of life. I know I'm going to be without this "tool" but i'm okay without it and I shall do the best I can.

I just had my band removed after having it for nearly 9 years. I could not be happier. I had complications all the time with the band-- it would also get loose, then tight-- and it was a nightmare trying to take any medications. I don't regret getting it, it was right for me at the time. I lost about 70 lbs, but now have it all back again. I had to keep getting unfills because it would get too tight, swollen, stressed. I was a good bandster (had my mistakes and bad steps, but in 9 years, who wouldn't!). When the doc removed it he said the port was "swimming in pus" and that I had a small erosion of the stomach. I'm only 2 weeks band free, but I'm excited for the next step in the journey of life. I know I'm going to be without this "tool" but i'm okay without it and I shall do the best I can.