Hi guys,

I had Lap Band surgery in May of 2009 - wgt 260. Then due to complications with the band it was removed in February of 2011 - wgt 170. Since then I have gained 40 lbs - wgt now 210.

I am trying to be optimistic....

Can anyone tell me if they had their band removed and how much weight they gained after?

I am not sure if this is average, above or below...

Thanks so much for the feedback.

Edited January 9, 201511 yr by zimazoom

Are you going to have another weight loss surgery? I also might need my band removed and thinking about the sleeve! But nerous and I can't seem to find someone to chat with that has had this done after lap band removal!!

Are you going to have another weight loss surgery? I also might need my band removed and thinking about the sleeve! But nerous and I can't seem to find someone to chat with that has had this done after lap band removal!!

Hi! I am considering the sleeve but terrified right now. Only because of the range of pain/issues with the sleeve that I am reading. Some people are only in the hospital one day and minimal pain and others are much longer with pain / complications. I am trying to figure out why some suffer more so than others... There is a forum on here specifically for Band to Sleeve patients. I think you would benefit by reading some of their stories. Hope that helps... Are you having issues with your band or have you just stopped losing weight?