Was just wondering what choices people made after their band was removed... or are planning to make.

My band has been more trouble than it's worth from the very beginning. Right now I have unfilled as much as possible and will await insurance so I can get it removed all together.

I've been diagnosed with PCOS, a condition which prohibits weight loss and actually involves weight gain for no apparent reason.

Thank goodness I discovered the Atkins low carb plan of eating which is the only thing that has resulted in significant weight loss and it's easy to do and after the first two days there's no hunger involved. I've heard reknowned doctors talk about sugar as being as toxic as tobacco and I now believe it. For anyone who wants to jump start their metabolism, I suggest buying the Atkins New Diet Revolution book and trying this plan. It works for me.

My band has been more trouble than it's worth from the very beginning. Right now I have unfilled as much as possible and will await insurance so I can get it removed all together.

I've been diagnosed with PCOS, a condition which prohibits weight loss and actually involves weight gain for no apparent reason.

Thank goodness I discovered the Atkins low carb plan of eating which is the only thing that has resulted in significant weight loss and it's easy to do and after the first two days there's no hunger involved. I've heard reknowned doctors talk about sugar as being as toxic as tobacco and I now believe it. For anyone who wants to jump start their metabolism, I suggest buying the Atkins New Diet Revolution book and trying this plan. It works for me.

Dude. If that was the truth, I would have NEVER have lost any weight at all. Nor would any other ladies with PCOS. We just have to be more careful with what we eat and how often we exercise (meaning accountable for our actions) than others.

And the reason women gain weight with PCOS is usually deeply rooted in insulin sensitivity issues.

What is a fat flush?

I am all ears to any tricks as well!!!!

Hello, I have been researching and figuring out some things about this Lap Band thing, I have been considering getting it, but it seems everyone here has had it slip or erode or something thats not of the good. I was curious if to get it removed you have to have something happen to it, I want to keep it so I can lose the weight, but I guess Im just curious if its a definate thing that something WILL happen to it. If its for sure that something would happen to it, I dont want to risk anything if I cant keep it long enough.

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Hello, I have been researching and figuring out some things about this Lap Band thing, I have been considering getting it, but it seems everyone here has had it slip or erode or something thats not of the good. I was curious if to get it removed you have to have something happen to it, I want to keep it so I can lose the weight, but I guess Im just curious if its a definate thing that something WILL happen to it. If its for sure that something would happen to it, I dont want to risk anything if I cant keep it long enough.

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I realize this person posted once, over a month ago, but I feel compelled to write a response anyway.

You are in the "Life After Lap-Band Removal" forum so OF COURSE just about everyone here in this forum has had a slip or erosion.

Complications are not a definite thing that will happen. Surgical techniques and bands have vastly improved over the past couple of years.

Hi I had my band removed due to MRSA. 9ONE OF THESE SUPER BUGS WE HAVE HERE IN THE UK)

i AM GAINING WEIGHT. Very depessed but the nds is going to fund a gastric by pass for me.

My tummy hursts from time to time.

I haven't visited you guys here in FOREVER! I had my band removed in 2006 after two slips and after initially gaining back 20 (give or take) pounds, I decided I would not have gone through all of this only to end up back where I started -- 100 pounds overweight! I slowly, over two years, averaging a loss of a miserable one-half pound a week, lost 40 pounds. Quit dieting. Changed my eating habits (less carbs and sugar, more protein) for life and lots of exercise. I have maintained the loss for a year. I have no regrets about getting the band -- it jump started my weight loss (and gets credit for 20 pounds gone) and gave me a glimpse of what life is like without being so overweight! I know it's obnoxious to hear this, but if I can do it, anyone can! There is life after lap band removal. GO GET 'EM.

Elizabeth

lap band placed 8/03

revision due to slip 3/05

removed due to slip 2 3/06

total weight loss, give or take a few: 65 pounds...20 to goal. YAY ME!

As I research "options", I did not know the band was not for life. Considering it's to be removed, if over eating is the real problem, money is better spent on a permanent solution.

If it was hard to loose weight before the band, it will be just as hard after in theory. If you over eat and are forced to not over eat due to "pain" or some other discomfort of having a smaller stomche, once that is not there -- it's free range.

It would be great to think the eating habits have changed, but I know from experience I changed for over a year w WW and then fell right back and then some.

This was a good read for sure.

As I research "options", I did not know the band was not for life. Considering it's to be removed, if over eating is the real problem, money is better spent on a permanent solution.

If it was hard to loose weight before the band, it will be just as hard after in theory. If you over eat and are forced to not over eat due to "pain" or some other discomfort of having a smaller stomche, once that is not there -- it's free range.

It would be great to think the eating habits have changed, but I know from experience I changed for over a year w WW and then fell right back and then some.

This was a good read for sure.

I've never heard that the Band is not for life if one does not have complications. The Band will last long beyond you and me.

If you want a more permanent solution without fills, you can look at the sleeve gastrectomy. However, realize that it is not reversible. The portion of your stomach is gone forever.

I've never heard that the Band is not for life if one does not have complications. The Band will last long beyond you and me.

If you want a more permanent solution without fills, you can look at the sleeve gastrectomy. However, realize that it is not reversible. The portion of your stomach is gone forever.

The band will last forever but how many people do you personally know that have had the band 10 years or longer? How many people posting have had it 10 years or longer?

I know one person on OH that has had hers for 7 years and loves it, the longest I have met is someone that PMed me. She's had it for 9 years and wants a revision to a sleeve.

Theoretically, the band is supposed to be forever but that's not what is turning into reality. Doctors are doing more band revisions today than ever before.

The sleeve is permanent, why wouldn't anyone want permanent weight loss? Have you ever been on a diet that you only wanted temporary weight loss? ;o)

I have not heard the band lasts for life. My doctor told me that the FDA states the Band product lasts for 10-years.

My doctor states is can last longer than 10-years, but that it is a piece of equipment and as such will not last forever.

Here are links to the FDA web site and FDA reports pertaining to Bands, just in case you are interested.

U S food and Drug Administration Home Page

Search Results: GASTRIC BANDS

I've never heard that the Band is not for life if one does not have complications. The Band will last long beyond you and me. :tongue_smilie:

If you want a more permanent solution without fills, you can look at the sleeve gastrectomy. However, realize that it is not reversible. The portion of your stomach is gone forever.

Fabfatgirl!! I know you. what is your real name??

I had band issues on and off for a year before it finally slipped and I had to have it removed. :crying:That was back in March and I have worked hard to keep the weight off, but have gained enough that my pants are terribly tight.:w00t: I don't know how much because I refuse to step on the scale. I also refuse to buy bigger pants. So, until I loose weight I will be uncomfortable. Makes me think before I put food in my mouth!

I also, just got the news yesterday that my insurance has approved me to have the band put back in. I plan to have the surgery in February. I can't wait to have my band back.

I was originally banded in 2004 and had my band removed in 2007 because it slipped and my surgeon wasn't confident about replacing it. I opted to keep it out. I gained all of the 80 pounds that I lost plus 20 more! I have just gotten rebanded 2 weeks ago and I am well on my way to losing the weight again.

I haven't visited you guys here in FOREVER! I had my band removed in 2006 after two slips and after initially gaining back 20 (give or take) pounds, I decided I would not have gone through all of this only to end up back where I started -- 100 pounds overweight! I slowly, over two years, averaging a loss of a miserable one-half pound a week, lost 40 pounds. Quit dieting. Changed my eating habits (less carbs and sugar, more protein) for life and lots of exercise. I have maintained the loss for a year. I have no regrets about getting the band -- it jump started my weight loss (and gets credit for 20 pounds gone) and gave me a glimpse of what life is like without being so overweight! I know it's obnoxious to hear this, but if I can do it, anyone can! There is life after LAP-BAND® removal. GO GET 'EM.

Elizabeth

LAP-BAND® placed 8/03

revision due to slip 3/05

removed due to slip 2 3/06

total weight loss, give or take a few: 65 pounds...20 to goal. YAY ME!

Elizabeth, thank you for your post. this is inspiring. I've been without my band for about a year. I'm eating normally and wondering why i'm gaining weight. Arg, i'm NOT open to having any other kind of WLS or surgery in general (I've had too many besides this already). I need to hear more about people living beyond band removal. It's not perfect. I really thought I could at least keep it off... but i'm human. Thanks again for sharing.