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I had my lap band removed a week ago after having it for 10 years. I assumed eating would go back to normal right away but it hasn't. I can eat, but it still feels like I'm restricted, like the band is still there. Even drinking liquids (especially at night) hasn't been smooth sailing. I don't see my doctor for a post op appointment for two more weeks. I do remember him saying there will be scarring where the band was and I'm wondering does this heal? Will I ever be able to eat like a normal person again? My doctor also said lap band surgery is a thing of the past. Sometimes I feel like such a fool for jumping on the "band wagon."

I was banded 5 years ago in Mexico. I came home with no support, doctor, or much of an idea of what I was in for. I lost 40 pounds (yes, that's it) and never reached my goal weight. I've had a few fills, although not recently. from a naturopath who used to be a chemo nurse who worked with ports. I was okay with my weight but I guess I gave up and found ways to eat "around" my band. Last year, I had problems with my thyroid, lost some weight, and then the issue resolved itself and I gained nearly 15 pounds. My clothes didn't fit, had to buy new. So now I'm only 25 pounds less than my start weight. I eat junk food, feel horrible about it. I've considered another fill but my band is so finicky! I have so much restriction throughout the night I can barely drink water. It is very tight in the morning and sometimes throughout the day. Then in the evening, it loosens up. It is the weirdest thing. I have had many episodes of being "stuck". It is horrible. Takes forever to get something up and out. Sucks when I'm teaching a classroom of third graders! I'm not too happy. Even considered having the lap band removed and just be put out of my misery. But I was miserable heavy as well. Is there anyone out there who understands my story? Has any advice? I want to get back on track again. Just need some motivation or something. Suzie

My naturalpath doc does mine with no fluoroscopy. She's brilliant, gets it right in in two seconds. She used to be a chemo nurse. I don't feel anything. Find someone else to do it! Suzie

Yes. I got the lap band three weeks ago. The urge really doesn't go away and those types of foods slide right down pretty easily. It won't me "magical" like I thought it would be. Suzie

I was 70 pounds over weight so there was no way insurance would consider me. I had a lapband done in Mexico three weeks ago for $7,000. Have you considered Mexico? Suzie