My name is Natalee from Birmingham, Al. I was banded May 2008 and lost almost 100 lbs within a year and a half! Everything was fine but then lost my insurance and was unable to have a fill for 2 1/2 years! But during that time due to family stress gained 80lbs back!

Recently I went to a doc in the box because I was constantly nauseous and sick. Doc said it could be related to my band but I told her it couldn't be! Sure enough, went to Dr. Touliatos at Trinity Medical Center in Birmingham and the band had started to erode!! So he said it had to come out and he recommended have the sleeve at the same time since I'm still morbidly obese. Within a week the insurance had approved the surgery and I'm getting sleeved on August 17!! I'm nervous of course but ready to have this horrible band taken out!!!

Starting the Pre-Op diet tomorrow and counting down the days!!

Good luck Natalee!

Please keep us posted. My revision is in 25 days. Nervous and excited! Look forward to hearing from you!

Cheers, Dottie

I'm checked into the hospital and ready to go! Waiting for them to take me down. Wish me luck and I'll try to post later.

Good luck. PraYing for a great out come..please keep me posted.

Had my band out Aug 9th the recovery is about the same , just less has pain for me. So happy made that decision , every fill , I was either too tight where could not eat or end up getting stuck to the place where I was in the ER. This was the best decision I made . You will not regret it!

Hi everyone I did great with my surgery. It only took 1.5 hours for the whole procedure no problems with scar tissue after having my band 10 years to God be the glory.

I am so happy for you. I have had my band for 5 years and want it out. It makes me feel so good to hear that it can be done in one surgery successfully.

Hey y'all! Well I'm still at the hospital. Feeling really bad. This is a little bit harder from when I had the lapband. The doc said I had a lot of scar tissue and the band looked bad so my recovery would be a little bit longer. I feel like I have 24 hr heart burn du to the gas. Pain and nausea have been at an 8 so getting meds thru Iv. But I'll check back later... Just trying to keep comfortable.

Hey y'all! Well I'm still at the hospital. Feeling really bad. This is a little bit harder from when I had the lapband. The doc said I had a lot of scar tissue and the band looked bad so my recovery would be a little bit longer. I feel like I have 24 hr heart burn du to the gas. Pain and nausea have been at an 8 so getting meds thru Iv. But I'll check back later... Just trying to keep comfortable.

I am sorry you are not feeling well. I will pray that you start feeling better very soon and you get to go home very soon.... What I hear from other ppl that you have been sleeved. Is walk walk walk... To get rid of the gas.... Please keep me posted

MyNameIsNatalee: I also had a very hard recovery but not from scar tissue. I am 10 days out and feel so much better. My doctor told me everyday gets a little bit better. Hang in there. You can do it.

Mynameisnatalee hope your surgery went well yesterday just remember everyday gets better and walk, walk ,walk it really does help.. Keep us posted on your recovery

I am having my revision October 11th. Have had band for 7 years. Not bad weight loss at first, but regained most of it back. I am having trouble with heartburn and some nausea. Ready to get it out! It has never been comfortable. I had my gallbladder out last year and my port tube was adhered to my gallbladder! My Doctor ( Dr. Alvarez) said there is a 50/50 chance of a complete revision in one surgery. Please be in prayer for me that I can get it done in one surgery. Thanks for all your support!

Lil Lo I would have used Dr Alvarez and Susan his patient advocate told me the same thing. if insurance would not have covered but I got approved. I will keep you in prayer for one procedure. Who did your band? Keep me informed how you do

Lil Lo I would have used Dr Alvarez and Susan his patient advocate told me the same thing. if insurance would not have covered but I got approved. I will keep you in prayer for one procedure. Who did your band? Keep me informed how you do

Dr. Les Miles in Birmingham, AL did my band. Insurance won't pay and I can't afford it. He has not done many revisions so I was looking for someone with more revision experience. I really like Dr. Alvarez and I am very excited. I will understand if he can't do it in one surgery but will be very disappointed. I want what is best for me physically. Thanks for your prayers and support!

Hey y'all! Well I'm still at the hospital. Feeling really bad. This is a little bit harder from when I had the lapband. The doc said I had a lot of scar tissue and the band looked bad so my recovery would be a little bit longer. I feel like I have 24 hr heart burn du to the gas. Pain and nausea have been at an 8 so getting meds thru Iv. But I'll check back later... Just trying to keep comfortable.

Hope you're feeling better today. You've been on my mind today and though I'm not the praying type I have you in my thoughts and I'm sending you good vibes and energy!

Well I'm 3 days post op now...things are a little better. I can move more and I can finally get some gas out! Lol! Luckily no gas in my shoulders like when I had my band done. Still no pain meds, they proscribed me liquid lortab which I'm allergic to and it has made me throw up several times, which is not fun. Tried taking the anti nausea pills before but still no luck. Trying to get the doc to prescribe me the right pain meds but only a couple of pharmacies carry it. But I'm hanging in there, I can already tell how small my tummy is...it's crazy! But thank you for all your well wishes and I'll continue to keep y'all updated.

Well I'm 3 days post op now...things are a little better. I can move more and I can finally get some gas out! Lol! Luckily no gas in my shoulders like when I had my band done. Still no pain meds' date=' they proscribed me liquid lortab which I'm allergic to and it has made me throw up several times, which is not fun. Tried taking the anti nausea pills before but still no luck. Trying to get the doc to prescribe me the right pain meds but only a couple of pharmacies carry it. But I'm hanging in there, I can already tell how small my tummy is...it's crazy! But thank you for all your well wishes and I'll continue to keep y'all updated.[/quote']

I am glad you are doing better, r u able to drink your Protein and Water