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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.

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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.

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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.

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

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

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

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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!

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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! :lol:

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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!

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