One year ago I had surgery because the port flipped. I found out Friday that my band has leaked out the fluid and has a kink in the tubing. I have two choices, pay to have it fixed or removed. I want to hear peoples thoughts on life after it was removed. (I still weigh what I did the day of surgery.)

Has it ever been filled properly and has it ever given you satiety? Sorry, but it sounds like you have a lousy surgeon. I've never heard of anyone having so many device problems?

Get it out! I had those problems and more and it's just torture. I had mine removed and I wish I had it removed it 5 years ago. They don't go away but get worse. Sorry to hear of your struggle.

I found out that where the leak is, they replaced the chord and plug last summer. But the chord is not attached to the lapband properly. Again, not my doing.

What are you going to do?

Had my band installed in 2005. It stopped working a few years later due to a leak. I haven't had it filled since 2009 and will be having it removed soon. Since I have not had mine removed yet, I can't speak on how it feels without it. However, I have read several posts from sooo many bandsters who speak about how great they felt once their bands were removed and how much they wish they had had it removed sooner. I think these are signs your body is giving you that this is not the best wls option for you. Have it removed before any further or worse damage is done!

Well.....I had it fixed. My port is now rerouted to the right side instead of the left. The surgeon had used to much tubing when he repaired a year ago. I am one week post op and I still don't feel well. My stomach is still bloated and it is hard to eat.