Last June (2009) I had my band completely unfilled due to some pains and complications. After 6 months, I got an endoscopy and everything looked clean. So, my doctor felt it was safe to refill my band. I went to get my first fill and when I got my fill, it hurt in the chest real bad. But then we discovered that there was a leak after we inserted 10cc but can only pull out 6cc. So, Doctor is referring me to have the band removed and possibly reinstalled

I'm really hoping that all this headache was due to a broken band and that we can just replace it with a new one because I was doing really good with the band when it was working with me.

Hi RiceGuy,

So sorry to hear of your problems, but it sounds like you and your surgeon are working together for a productive solution. I wish you the very best.

I had my band removed and replaced due to slippage about 1 1/2 years ago. It was less painful and easier than the original surgery. If money is not too big of an issue I would go for it. Looks like you're doing well with restricition.

Well, just got home from my surgery, and they were able to give me a band exchange without an issue...woot!

Congratulations MRG, I am very happy for you and wish you continued success.

Mimi

Congratulations, losing my band would really hurt my feelings. Now back to the plan....Good luck.

Glad it went well. Happy healing!

That's great news! Here is to a speedy recovery

Well, as mentioned above, I got rebanded. Recovery and everything was MUCH better this time around. It's nice to have restriction again. It's great to get full off of fluids, since it's been almost a year since I've had that. Since I got the band (1 week ago), I lost 10 lbs. I won't officially weigh in until Monday, but I cheated and took a look and it's melting off again. W00T!

Wow--sounds like you have a great success story there! Thanks so much for giving me some courage--my band is leaking and will have to be replaced (I go for another fluoro February 25th) so I'm nervous as all get out!

10 pounds in a week--whahoo for you! You really are a great example--thanks again for posting!

It is nice to read a complication story with a happy, banded ending. Shows there are all kinds of situations out there.

Thanks for sharing!