I have decided to have my 10cc band replaced with the 14cc band due to complications. I am having surgery this Friday at 7am... And even tho this is my 2nd go around I've totally forgot what the healing and recovery process is like lol. I have a heating pad, gas x strips, pillows to sit up, broth, Popsicles , water, and protein shakes. Am I missing anything ? I am so nervous that this go around is going to be painful. Has anyone else had their band replaced ? Was it much different from the first surgery? And did anyone else dr mention scar tissue removal? Thanks for reading.

Hi Rayne, sending very best wishes your way. Sounds like you are all set! Here's to a quiet weekend of healing and lots of pampering. Keep us posted on how you're doing.....

Why do you need to have it replaced? What were the complication? How long have you had it?

My band slipped and developed scar tissue. Making it hard to eat. Surgery is tomorrow morning at 7 am. Eeeeekkkkk.

Hi Rayne, isn't the anticipation just the worst? Hope you can get some rest tonight and then tomorrow you'll be out of surgery before you know it. Don't forget to walk all you can. Best wishes!

I'm nervous as heck. So scared of the pain or nausea ... I have hour n half drive back home. I dread that the most. I am scared... But I have faith all will be ok. Thank you so much for encouraging words.

I'm nervous as heck. So scared of the pain or nausea ... I have hour n half drive back home. I dread that the most. I am scared... But I have faith all will be ok. Thank you so much for encouraging words.

Hang in there! You seem to know what to expect. Just be careful driving home. Try and get a buddy to go with you. Good luck!

I have decided to have my 10cc band replaced with the 14cc band due to complications. I am having surgery this Friday at 7am... And even tho this is my 2nd go around I've totally forgot what the healing and recovery process is like lol. I have a heating pad, gas x strips, pillows to sit up, broth, Popsicles , water, and protein shakes. Am I missing anything ? I am so nervous that this go around is going to be painful. Has anyone else had their band replaced ? Was it much different from the first surgery? And did anyone else dr mention scar tissue removal? Thanks for reading.

How long have you had the band you have?

I'm also thinking of replacing my band with a bigger one. I had surgery in 2010 and lost only a total of 42lbs. I am currently down 23lbs from my original weight. My problem was not slippage but everything that I eat gets "stuck" and I have these "episodes" as I call them daily. Did your doctor suggest a bigger band as the solution?

if you take too big of bites or not chew well, this maybe a reason for constant stucks...and even with a bigger band, this could happen...just my thoughts..

I'm also thinking of replacing my band with a bigger one. I had surgery in 2010 and lost only a total of 42lbs. I am currently down 23lbs from my original weight. My problem was not slippage but everything that I eat gets "stuck" and I have these "episodes" as I call them daily. Did your doctor suggest a bigger band as the solution?

I'm also thinking of replacing my band with a bigger one. I had surgery in 2010 and lost only a total of 42lbs. I am currently down 23lbs from my original weight. My problem was not slippage but everything that I eat gets "stuck" and I have these "episodes" as I call them daily. Did your doctor suggest a bigger band as the solution

I'm nervous as heck. So scared of the pain or nausea ... I have hour n half drive back home. I dread that the most. I am scared... But I have faith all will be ok. Thank you so much for encouraging words.

My ride home post surgery was almost two hours. Happily, hubbie did his best to avoid the worst bumps and nasty spots on the road and we have a fairly comfy car so the ride home wasn't bad, at all. A requested extra bump of pain med before I left the surgical center helped, as well.

I had my size 10cc band for 3.5 years. It created scar tissue underneath bc of it being too small for my surgery. My main dr kept telling me that I'm eating wrong etc but I wasn't. I am a very by the book type person. So in January of 2013 I went to a new dr. He gave me options... It took me this long to decide. So I went back n we discussed it all again. Andddd now I'm 1 day post op. Dr said everything went amazing. He removed scar tissue and the band was indeed too small for my stomach. He doesn't understand why my main dr would have placed it in the first place. So, im hoping I'll be on the right path after all this liquid n mushie stuff is over lol.

I'm also thinking of replacing my band with a bigger one. I had surgery in 2010 and lost only a total of 42lbs. I am currently down 23lbs from my original weight. My problem was not slippage but everything that I eat gets "stuck" and I have these "episodes" as I call them daily. Did your doctor suggest a bigger band as the solution?

Are you eating small portions and chewing? Yes my new dr told me I def needed a bigger band and I have scar tissue. I had surgery yesterday and the dr said I def had scar tissue which he removed and he said my 10 cc band was def too small. So I'm hoping things will get better. Ask your what he thinks.

I had my size 10cc band for 3.5 years. It created scar tissue underneath bc of it being too small for my surgery. My main dr kept telling me that I'm eating wrong etc but I wasn't. I am a very by the book type person. So in January of 2013 I went to a new dr. He gave me options... It took me this long to decide. So I went back n we discussed it all again. Andddd now I'm 1 day post op. Dr said everything went amazing. He removed scar tissue and the band was indeed too small for my stomach. He doesn't understand why my main dr would have placed it in the first place. So, im hoping I'll be on the right path after all this liquid n mushie stuff is over lol.

Yay! Im so glad to hear things went well for you! And you sound great! I hope you can now just relax and enjoy the holidays

~hiddn