I received my lapband on Friday the 13th in November 2009. Dr. Henderson was my doctor at the time, but he soon left and Dr. Kent took over. I lost 35 pounds right at first from being on a liquid diet 2 weeks before and 1 week after. I lost a few more pounds after that but no more. I fluctuated up a few and down a few for the next three years. I began having probems eating and keeping it down after the first few weeks. Sometimes I would have no problems, but for the most part, anytime I would eat a meal I would have to run to the bathroom. This went on for the duration and got worse as time went by. I had to have my lapband removed in January 2013 because it had eroded into my stomach. I lost 20 pounds during my stay at the hospital that lasted 4 and 1/2 days. I kept running a fever so I had to stay longer than normal. I feel much better now and I am maintaining my weight. I can't lose any because I still have the problem of having no thyroid gland that's active. So I am right back where I started from except I am not over 200 lbs - YET!!! And that's my story and I am sticking to it.

What a horrible journey! I have to admit, I get a little nervous when I hear stories about band erosion. I was banded on 12/31/12 and (knock on wood) no problems at all. I wish you the best.

I wish you the very best. Good health to you!