Hi Everyone,

After much debate, I finally had to have my band removed. I absolutely did not want to do it but I really had no choice. I'd had a few problems with it over the 2.5 years I had it in including two hospital stays. With both hospitalizations my stomach had actually come up through the band because I was throwing up so much.

The first problem I had went on for months because it was too tight. The second major issue was because of a band slippage and eventually self corrected and then finally I ended up in the hospital again in another state and the doctor recommended I have it removed because of the severity of the stomach issue.

I cried my eyes out because I didn't want to do it but knew I had to for my health. I had lose close to 100 pounds and was so afraid of gaining it back.

I had it removed in October. I immediately felt so much better afterwards. I've gained a few pound back but have done well so far. I'm still concerned about gaining weight back though. I guess after years of bad habits I have to constantly focus on eating the right things. I really thought I would have the band the rest of my life. I'm still upset about removing it but also know it had to be done.

Honestly, if I had the money, I would get it back in... or even get gastric bypass... but I just need to continue doing the right things and keep the weight off. I will NOT go back to where I was. I'm at my goal weight and that is where I will stay!

Ruth

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Best of luck to you. You have had years to change your relationship with food. You can do this!

Hi Everyone,

After much debate, I finally had to have my band removed. I absolutely did not want to do it but I really had no choice. I'd had a few problems with it over the 2.5 years I had it in including two hospital stays. With both hospitalizations my stomach had actually come up through the band because I was throwing up so much.

The first problem I had went on for months because it was too tight. The second major issue was because of a band slippage and eventually self corrected and then finally I ended up in the hospital again in another state and the doctor recommended I have it removed because of the severity of the stomach issue.

I cried my eyes out because I didn't want to do it but knew I had to for my health. I had lose close to 100 pounds and was so afraid of gaining it back.

I had it removed in October. I immediately felt so much better afterwards. I've gained a few pound back but have done well so far. I'm still concerned about gaining weight back though. I guess after years of bad habits I have to constantly focus on eating the right things. I really thought I would have the band the rest of my life. I'm still upset about removing it but also know it had to be done.

Honestly, if I had the money, I would get it back in... or even get gastric bypass... but I just need to continue doing the right things and keep the weight off. I will NOT go back to where I was. I'm at my goal weight and that is where I will stay!

Ruth

Good luck in your life without the band. Now that you have lost the weight, you can maintain. It won't be easy, just remember to eat small portions and what got your weight loss. It wasn't just your band, it was YOU, too!:DKaren(kll724)

That you so much for your support!

Encourage is so important in this journey and it helps to have people who understands the ups and downs of this.

Ruth, how are you doing now? I just found out that I have to remove or replace my band and do not know what to do. Have you gained or are able to stay steady? Cardshark

Hi Everyone,

After much debate, I finally had to have my band removed. I absolutely did not want to do it but I really had no choice. I'd had a few problems with it over the 2.5 years I had it in including two hospital stays. With both hospitalizations my stomach had actually come up through the band because I was throwing up so much.

The first problem I had went on for months because it was too tight. The second major issue was because of a band slippage and eventually self corrected and then finally I ended up in the hospital again in another state and the doctor recommended I have it removed because of the severity of the stomach issue.

I cried my eyes out because I didn't want to do it but knew I had to for my health. I had lose close to 100 pounds and was so afraid of gaining it back.

I had it removed in October. I immediately felt so much better afterwards. I've gained a few pound back but have done well so far. I'm still concerned about gaining weight back though. I guess after years of bad habits I have to constantly focus on eating the right things. I really thought I would have the band the rest of my life. I'm still upset about removing it but also know it had to be done.

Honestly, if I had the money, I would get it back in... or even get gastric bypass... but I just need to continue doing the right things and keep the weight off. I will NOT go back to where I was. I'm at my goal weight and that is where I will stay!

Ruth

I just had to have my band out due to the same thing you did... stomach herniating up and out of band. I am only 2 weeks out.

Hi Everyone,

After much debate, I finally had to have my band removed. I absolutely did not want to do it but I really had no choice. I'd had a few problems with it over the 2.5 years I had it in including two hospital stays. With both hospitalizations my stomach had actually come up through the band because I was throwing up so much.

The first problem I had went on for months because it was too tight. The second major issue was because of a band slippage and eventually self corrected and then finally I ended up in the hospital again in another state and the doctor recommended I have it removed because of the severity of the stomach issue.

I cried my eyes out because I didn't want to do it but knew I had to for my health. I had lose close to 100 pounds and was so afraid of gaining it back.

I had it removed in October. I immediately felt so much better afterwards. I've gained a few pound back but have done well so far. I'm still concerned about gaining weight back though. I guess after years of bad habits I have to constantly focus on eating the right things. I really thought I would have the band the rest of my life. I'm still upset about removing it but also know it had to be done.

Honestly, if I had the money, I would get it back in... or even get gastric bypass... but I just need to continue doing the right things and keep the weight off. I will NOT go back to where I was. I'm at my goal weight and that is where I will stay!

Ruth