CarrieB

I had the band put in in November of 2007 in Tijuana, Mexico. It was great for the first year or so then BAM! I was in and out of the ER being dehydrated and not being able to keep anything down. Finally in November of 2009 my Dr here in California said enough is enough and the band was taken out on Dec. 31st. The plan was to do the sleeve at the same time, but once he got in there he found erosion under the band. He said my stomach needed to heal before he could do the sleeve. I have that surgery scheduled for March 22nd (3 weeks from today) but who's counting? The last two months have been pretty rough. I have watched myself turn back into this person I promised myself I would never be again. I feel no matter what I eat or do, everyday I gain more weight. Has anyone else experienced this? If so, how quickly will the weight come back off? Please help!!!

Hi.. I had a realize band removed on December 31st. They had no problems taking mine out, and I was not even sore after. I go back March 22nd to have the Sleeve surgery.

Good Luck!

I just had my band taken out two weeks ago and will go back and have the sleeve in March. My doctor said he likes to take the fill out right before he cuts the band off. That way there is a little room between the band and your stomach. Im sure all doctors have their own way of doing it though.

Best of luck to you!

I'm 28! Im new to this whole thing. I currently have the band, but am scheduled to have the band to sleeve revision on Dec. 31st. Im a bit nervous. Anyone have any advice?