I got my lap band in 2002 and the doctor installed the smaller band. (Dr. Beinevidas, TX) They had two sizes then and used the smaller size if you were under 40 BMI. I was just at 39 and after surgery I ended up in the hospital for a week because of swelling that did not allow me to get Water down. I am hoping that the smaller band has not done extensive scaring or overlapping.

I am having revision done on Dec. 30th and the Dr. Kim said that if there was a lot of scar tissue that I might have a two part surgery. Their office said that this was not common but I should be aware of it.

Has anyone gone into surgery for revision and told that it had to be done in a two step process because of scar tissue? I had the EGD but they said nothing could be determined until they are in there.

Are there any out there with the smaller band?

I had a small band and had no trouble having the revision surgery and the band removed at the same time.

Are you having any problems or symptoms of band troubles?