My band slipped and I had to get the all the fluid removed . I was experiencing discomfort with my band. It started with the late night vomiting. I really nervous about this, but know I did the right thing about letting my doctor know how I felt.I just hope I can maintain my weight. I feel really vulnerable right now.I will have to go back in 4 weeks for another Endoscopy.

My band slipped too ; ( so, so sad and discouraged!!!!! My dr is giving me 4 weeks and if it doesn't relocate, I will need surgery!!! If I have to have surgery I'm just gonna have him remove it!! This experience has been like a roller coaster ride and I can't take it any more!!!! On second note, my dr called me tonight to see how I'm doing....thoughtful gesture!!! Good luck to everyone!!!

well i'm still on liquid and semi soft diet until 4/23 when i go back for another upper gi. dr is pretty sure it will go back to normal. i'm really being careful on my diet. on a good note i've started losing again and down 12 lbs. i think i'm just so scared of losing my band that i'm very cautious.

Sad news! I will not be a band to sleever. FDA requires BMI to be above 30 for any Bariatric surgery. Mine is 23. I can have the band removed but I do not want that!!!!! I am absolutely heart broken. I can either gain 40lbs to be considered, have it removed or live on soft foods and liquids. I guess that I will live on soft foods and liquids. Sooo disappointed!!!!!

I am considering going to Mexico for the reversion but we will see. right now, i am just sooo sad and disappointed.

so sorry Juliannabaca@yahoo.com i believe we caught mine early enough that i think we saved it. i don't ever want mine removed. i have no liquid right now and have a lot more restriction then i did with 3cc of Fluid in me. not going to sleeve either, ins won't pay, bmi too low

I'm SICK of the band slipping, two surgeries, constant reflux throwing up and the LUMP from my port!!! So I am GOING TO Mexico next week!!! Yup..after research and prayer, I'm getting red of the band, and getting sleeved by dr Ponce de leon. Please pray or send good thoughts to the universe that there is not too much damage to my stomach to have it done in one procedure. I am laughingirl71@yahoo.com if y'all want updates.

please keep me updated laughingirl71@yahoo.com. How much is that procedure for all of it? This is the first time of a slip for me and i've been banded since 2/06 so i've done good up till now. my fault, i was way overeating. you can catch me at ldatda@hotmail.com

5800 for everything....except the flight.

I'm SICK of the band slipping, two surgeries, constant reflux throwing up and the LUMP from my port!!! So I am GOING TO Mexico next week!!! Yup..after research and prayer, I'm getting red of the band, and getting sleeved by dr Ponce de leon. Please pray or send good thoughts to the universe that there is not too much damage to my stomach to have it done in one procedure. I am laughingirl71@yahoo.com if y'all want updates.

I would love to hear about your experience. I am seriously considering going to Mexico. When are you having surgery?

ok, that is really awesome girls. Please keep me updated laughingirl71@yahoo.com and julianabaca@yahoo.com. i would def pay $5800 for a reverse. i haven't had any problems but i am tired of the port in my stomach cause when i exercise it becomes very sore after ab work and i hit it a lot on the washer cause i'm so short, lol

Surgery is FRIDAY april 25. Please pray for minimal difficulties. I really liked the fact that dr. Ponce de leon was honest with me and said he would not KNOW if he could remove band AND do the sleeve until he got in and saw the status of my stomach. So ... I am praying for "one and done"!

Surgery is FRIDAY april 25. Please pray for minimal difficulties. I really liked the fact that dr. Ponce de leon was honest with me and said he would not KNOW if he could remove band AND do the sleeve until he got in and saw the status of my stomach. So ... I am praying for "one and done"!

I will keep you in my thought!!!!! best of luck!!!!!

your in my prayers girl

Called Trish (dr Ponce's coordinator) with a few questions...she called back a few hours later on Easter SUNDAY...can't say enough about her or their organization...answered my questions. I'm ready to go, and will post more as I go through the whole sheeeebaang. AGAIN...all prayers and good thoughts to the universe are more than welcome.

I had my band removed and sleeve done on FRIDAY!!! felt so good, I came home yesterday (Monday) instead of Wednesday as planned. I have been on Clear liquids since Thursday night, and feel absolutely no hunger. I do find myself bored and wanting to eat just for something to "do". I even had a dream that I ate a bunch of food and gave myself a leak. I know I'll have to work on head hunger more than anything else. Dr. Ponce is a good surgeon. I have NO bruising, and my incisions gave me minimal pain. I am thrilled he was able to remove the band and do the sleeve in one surgery and I am committed to keeping myself healthy and following all eating directions to a t. If you have questions...feel free to ask.

Laura71, so glad your doing so well. i go to the surgeon tomorrow at 10:40 to see where we go from here but i already know he said the band comes out so i'm hoping he'll do some wriggle work with my insurance and get them to pay for the sleeve. keep me posted and i will let you know tomorrow after i get out what the doc said. be good and obey doc, girl.