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I am considering having my band removed. I am 53, 5'3" and now 185. I had my lap band surgery 5 years ago. I would do it again in heart beat. The day of my surgery I weighed 254lbs. I am now having stomach problems, ulcers and acid reflux. I do want my band removed because I know my stomach will feel better. I am confindent that I will continue to be active and hopfully loose more weight. I can't seem to find answers as to what I do to prepare for the surgery, what I eat right before surgery, and right after. Can I swim right away? I have my doctor appointment next week to give my decision, but I feel they want me to have mini gastric surgery. I don't think I want to mess with my stomach anymore. I hope someone can help me. Lori

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I am having my removed in two weeks. I had one put in 8 years ago but it has slipped. Has anyone had a second one put in? What has been your experience?

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Lori congrats! You have done a great job. I have had my band for 8 years and recently found out it has slipped and will be removing it and replacing it. I lost just about 100 lbs with it. My first instinct was to remove the band because I did not want to have surgery again. My surgeon loosened it in December and I have been slowly gaining a few pounds. I know now I need this tool to keep the weight off. I can't let it go! I just hope the new one will continue working. I myself would never even think of having the gastric by-pass. That surgery is just not for me. This is a decision only you can make. I wish you much luck and just give yourself time to think it through.

Best wishes:)

Ayme

I am considering having my band removed. I am 53, 5'3" and now 185. I had my lap band surgery 5 years ago. I would do it again in heart beat. The day of my surgery I weighed 254lbs. I am now having stomach problems, ulcers and acid reflux. I do want my band removed because I know my stomach will feel better. I am confindent that I will continue to be active and hopfully loose more weight. I can't seem to find answers as to what I do to prepare for the surgery, what I eat right before surgery, and right after. Can I swim right away? I have my doctor appointment next week to give my decision, but I feel they want me to have mini gastric surgery. I don't think I want to mess with my stomach anymore. I hope someone can help me. Lori

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