legal_zebra

So I was banded in 2006 at 293 lb, at the age of 24. My lowest weight was 145 about 18mo post op. I've maintained 175-185 through seriously "getting it" - good eating habits and regular exercise. December 2014 I learned that my band tubing was no longer connected - likely due to complications with the low profile port I had installed behind my belly button, in my opinion. Anyway- in December 2014 time they did a scope to see if I was a candidate for repair - I am not, there is damage to my esophagus. I was having some restriction just from the device and didn't really want to "face the facts". I did nothing. Now...I think I need to do something. I am mentally making myself eat little of nothing, despite having no REAL physical restriction. I'm not a candidate to keep the lap band. Does anyone have any similar stories? I'm terrified of gaining the weight. I already saw 190 on the scale and went on liquids for a week. I'd ideally like to be back to 150. I have an appointment with a surgeon Friday - I have a feeling he's going to push for removal and revision to gastric sleeve. Thanks for your thoughts, experiences, advice...