Kimcicle

I have the exact same problem. I had the band in 2009. I lost more weight prior to surgery than after surgery. After surgery all the foods I should have been eating kept coming back up and were so uncomfortable to eat. I lost a total of 110 lbs but only 30 was after surgery. In 2011 I was so miserable with the band I had all the fill removed and of course gained weight. I did not gain all my weight back but enough to be very discouraged and feel like a total failure. I have started the process of getting approved to have my band removed and change to a sleeve or bypass. My dr encourages bypass but I’ve heard so many horror stories about bypass that I’m terrified. I don’t really have any advice for you but wanted you to know you aren’t alone. I would also love to hear stories from people who have changed from the band to a sleeve or bypass and their outcome.

We are still trying to determine if mine will cover a new surgery so I may be out of pocket too. I’m so glad you are feeling better. I went to two doctors about my band too and they said there was no slip or erosion so my insurance won’t cover the removal. My doctor now is trying to work with me on getting my insurance to approve the removal as a medical necessity so I’m hoping it all works out bc the band is miserable.

I had a lap band place in 2009 and only losted 50 pounds. The long of the short they hit the band during surgery which cause it to slip in 2014 it was removed. In May 2017 I had RNY. I have lost around 91 pounds. Please don’t worry you have plenty of support on this forum. 😊

I had a revision in 12/17 and the weight loss after bypass has been great! My band was put in 2007 and I never lost significant weight with it.
The risk of complications is higher with a revision so make sure you take really good care of yourself afterwards and listen to your body!
Wishing you the best!