Hi all! I just joined and here is my story - I am one of thoses "2 year out banded people" Never had the first complication with the band till Jan 09 - jumped off 3 ft ledge and hit the floor went to my knees in pain at band area. Wen to doc he said it was find perfect in fact under flouroscope - pain subsided after a week so went on with life then in 4/09 I suddenly had no restriction so I went in for a fill - told him something still felt differnt - he looked again - again said perfect gave me a fill - I called back that day and told them something was wrong no restriction - they said wait a week for it to kick in - I said not something that has happened to me but I know others that do so I waited - 1 week later under flouro they see the Fluid get to the band and just pour out - go for EGD next day - found erosion - never had any symptoms per doc - band removed two days later - now I am looking into the sleeve.

What can you tell me to settle my mind! I have so many conflicting opinions from so much reading I just can't decide what to do ;( HELP ME

Paula in FL

PS I am at goal actually below goal was 239 - goal 135 - met in 46 weeks with band - now 119.0 but just holding on - really hungry now without band.

I too had to have my band removed and while recovering from the removal surgery, gained back 13 lbs. I got the sleeve 3 months after the removal surgery, that was the ealiest I could have another surgery. I got the sleeve and love it. Good luck with your decision. Life with the sleeve is so much better. none of the complicated crap the band had.