I just got back from the doctor and found out my band has slipped. My doctor is scheduling a surgery 2 days from now to replace it. My problem is I'm not sure if I want it replaced or completely taken out.

I've had the band for a little over 7 months and it has been a constant struggle. I'm not sure I want to keep fighting it, but I'm also terrified that if I have it taken out I will just gain all the weight back.

So my question to you all is: Is it worth it to have it replaced? And did it fix your problems once it was replaced?

Help!

How did you know that your band slipped?

What were your signs/symptoms?

Well I couldn't keep anything down, not even water, for 7 days. During those 7 days I was constantly nauseated and felt pressure in my stomach around my band. Last night I read lots of forums and realized that was probably what was going on and the doctor confirmed my fears this morning.

Has this been going on the whole seven months or just now and then or after a fill?

Off and on the whole 7 months. After an adjustment it will be ok for a week or so and then it will gradually get worse. Most of the time I can only eat between 11-5 and anything outside of that is just not going to go down. And then it gets to the point where I can't eat anything for 2 or 3 days.

What did you decide to do? How are things now?