Hi all...

I am new to the site but have been rummaging around everyone's posts. I got the band in Dec 10. It was fine other than throwing up all the time. I could not find that sweet spot. .5cc made a huge difference for me. I would either throw up my own saliva or could eat a whole 6"sub. There is no middle for me. Pre-OP was 256lbs. I got down to 210 lbs in a year and a half, but most was lost early then was a huge struggle later to keep the weight off. My band will also be so tight in the morning that I can't even think about drinking Water till about noon and then at 6pm, it loosens up so I can eat a large dinner. I would never wish the band even on my worst enemies.

ANy way, I began having horrible acid reflux last August that put me in the emergency room a few times thinking I was dying. The surgery itself did not hurt that bad. They loosened the band a little and i have skyrocketed up to 253 lbs. I have my approval already. Gallbladder ultrasound is set for 3/12, upper gi set for 3/21, and pre-OP set for 3/28. I have osteoarthritis, sleep apnea, fibromayalgia etc.

I would like to hear some of yalls success stories and what helped you be successful so I can look forward too this with a little less fear!!! Is it better? Is it worth it? Did any of you have complications and come out ok and still would do out over again?

I had a ban for 8 years and lost 75 lbs but was never able to get below 200. My bad slipped, I had it removed at the end of Oct and had a gastric bypass in the end of Nov. best decision, I am now less than 200. The weight loss is much slower since I had already lost 75 and kept it off for 8 years. I am very happy with my decision and so happy I am not throwing up or refluxing any more

I too will be having my band removed and getting the RNY. Best wishes to you, your not alone!

I had my band in 06 and am now having bypass april 16th I dont know what to expect either ! Good luck to you

I had my band in 06 and am now having bypass april 16th I dont know what to expect either ! Good luck to you

Thank you!!!! I hope for the best for both of us!

Me too!

I had a ban for 8 years and lost 75 lbs but was never able to get below 200. My bad slipped' date=' I had it removed at the end of Oct and had a gastric bypass in the end of Nov. best decision, I am now less than 200. The weight loss is much slower since I had already lost 75 and kept it off for 8 years. I am very happy with my decision and so happy I am not throwing up or refluxing any more[/quote']

I am in the he same boat as you ....l

Yeah. I wish I had more knowledge about the lap band before I went through all this. I am trying do know everything I can before going under the knife again this time.