I had my lap band three years ago. In the beginning I lost 55 pounds with the band and gradually slow down for me to the point that I gain about 10 pounds and I have been up 5 pounds and down 5 pounds can't seem to lose to my goal, lately the upper top of my stomach seems inflamated and the part where my port is it hurts to the touch I am afraid that this band is causing internal problems and I would have to take it out I have an appointment with my surgeon to see what he recommends. I have not see him in a long time and I don't know what he is going to say. I am very disappointed with this surgery and is causing me a lot of disconfort. I guess I will let you all know the outcome of my appointment.

I'm sorry for the trouble you have been having, but your decision to see your doctor is the best thing for you. I just had my eleven month post op appointment and was too tight so I had some fluid taken out of my band. My doctor was concerned if I had pain when eating and checked my port area for inflammation and pain. I asked why, and he said that if you have an erosion, some of the symptoms are pain when eating, poor weight loss due to little or no restriction, and redness, pain and swelling of the port. The port is affected because of infection that will travel through the tubing to the port. Luckily, I had only been too tight for a month since I see him monthly. I hope the best for you, good luck!