I had the lapband in 2008 and it eroded in 2011 amd had to have it removed...I am now starting a new journey with the sleeve....I had my first appt today and should be ready for surgery at the beginning of the year....I cannot wait

welcome!

I just had my revision surgery last week (exactly 7 days today). I had my band since 2009 and it slipped last year. When the dr went in, he found it embedded into my stomach and it took 30 minutes just to dig it out. Ouchy.

I used to vomit almost daily with my band (even with it unfilled). Haven't vomited once (thanks God, the sheer pain of that thought fills me with anxiety). I'm expecting to lose the last 45 lbs and get to my goal of 130 in maybe 6-9 mths (at least I'm hoping it won't take a whole year - I know those last lbs can be stubborn tho)

Good luck to you! You'll be so glad to be rid of your band...