Im 20 years old and I've had my band for 3 years. I need a removal because My body is not "compliant" with the band.. I have fluctuated between 280-265 since having my band but have not seen any physical results. I am now 1 pound below pre-band weight.. So I'm getting a removal. The problem is I'm extremely scared of going under and never waking up. Just someone tell me everything is going to be ok :'-(

You went under when you had the band in the first place and you woke up then so there is no reason now that things won't be the same. I think your fear is extremely common, I have had a number of ops and I'm always scared that I won't wake up either.

I, too, understand your fear. It's always scary going under, but the odds are very, very, very likely that you will be fine. I had mine removed less than a week ago, and I am here to tell the tale.

Good luck to you!

Well stay positive. I just had my band slip semi fixed and since it was an emergency operation I didn't even think about the "not waking up" part, but like the other reader said you did it once and you woke up fine so what's gonna make it any different now? just stay positive and everything will turn out well, goodluck 2 u.

Try not to worry

Complications are SO RARE. If you were ok the first time you went under then there's no reason to believe you will have trouble now

My anesthesiologist told me that I have a greater chance of getting hurt on the freeway then from anesthesia. (And I go on the freeway every day! )

I too have had many operations, my latest was Neck Fusion July 20th which has a lot of complication associated with it, but nothing to do with the anaesthetic. I had my band removed June 15th and will have my Sleeve done September 25th that is three operations within four months. Take care, try to be positive I pray all will be good for you.

Thank you all for your kind words! I just had the removal and the surgery went well. Recovery on the other hand is a different story. I am healing well although very sore. More that my midsection is my neck. I don't know what happened in the surgical room; I woke up from surgery with the feeling of an elephant sitting on my shoulders. Any similar feelings?