Help just told need to replace or removw my lap band

[Reagan0000 1]

Thanks for your story. I had my 2nd band removed yesterday. I had my first band for 3 years(March 07-March 11), It was removed due to slippage. My second band was replaced when my first band was removed. I have had no problems with my 2nd band. 2 days ago I suddenly developed horrible abdominal pain and chest pain. I went to the ER and they performed a abdominal CT. My second band had slipped and had to be removed emergently. They found that the stitches had come off and band had slipped. My surgeon offerred to replace the band but figured insurance would not pay for it. I opted to have it removed. I too felt like God was telling me something by having 2 slipped bands. I am feeling very depressed and scared. If anyone has advice on life after a band is removed, I would love to hear it. Thanks