Got the Lap Band in 2002. I lost 30lbs but in 2005, the port became separated from the tube. Not one doctor would help me get it fixed. I finally found a doctor that was willing to repair it. He decided to convert me to a VSG. I had surgery this morning. During surgery, the doctor decided there was way too much scar tissue to convert today. While operating, my stomach tore! Fortunately, it was the section of the stomach that is to be removed for VSG. The doctor decided to proceed with the conversion and I am recovering now. I feel very lucky and relieved that it turned out the way it did. I could have not been so lucky and want to thank everyone involved for their great care.

I was just reminded of right after I got the Lapband in 2002. I was at my parents house recovering. Everybody was eating McDonald's for lunch. I couldn't have any since I was a few days post op. I was soooo hungry, the smell made me even more hungry. I wanted real food so bad and was frustrated I couldn't even have a bite. Fast forward to 2012, I had the band removed and converted to the sleeve. Everyone is eating pizza or lasagna or muffins around me. It smells good but I do not have that hunger feeling physically or mentally.