Is it just me?

I have had this band for 3 years and have lost about 40 pounds. Started at 308. I can only be filled 1.0 thats right 1.0, because I have a thick esophogus? Anything over that and I am completely closed. I can't keep anything down and I can see it closed on the X-ray when we go over 1.0. I have never heard of this. Should I change docs? I really want this band out and go for the bypass. I am very disappointed in the results. Do I need to get this thing out first or can they do everything at one time?

Please help:eek:

I don't know your situation but may I suggest that you write Dr. Curry also known as Dr. C on this board..he does read the complications section. Otherwise he might be able to help you if you email him www.thebanddoctor.com

You will get though this.

I'm so sorry you are having problems. Do you feel like giving all of your information. Some people do have the band and bypass surgery done at the same time so I don't see why they can't take the band off if that is what you want. Did you go through your insurance co? Would they pay again for the bypass?

2 years is a long time, what is your doctor saying? Did you guys do blood work to rule other diseases or thyroid problems? How much do you weigh now? What is a typical day of food for you.

One positive note is that evidently you haven't gained any weight. On the average people gain weight annually. Good Luck

I had a revision to the Duodenal Switch (DS) and the band was removed at that time. I've lost about 76% of my excess weight from my all-time high and 72% from the date of surgery.

There are many band surgeons who have limited experience placing the band and even less experience removing one. In my case, my closest "Center of Expertise" band surgeon was just about to do his FIRST band removal (uh...no, thanks, I'll go elsewhere) and my DS surgeon had done enough that he had a drawer with a bunch of removed bands sitting there.

My surgery--band out and DS--was done open and took less than two hours.