I just had my band removed due to port complications 6 days ago. I have been recovering nicely but I still feel like I have a lot of restriction, just like the band is still in place. Has anyone had their band removed and had similar issues.

What I want to know is, is this normal and if so, how long does it usually last before things go back to normal.

I had my band removed in Nov, recovery went fine but i can still only eat small amounts at a time (small compared to what i could have eaten before the band). I assume my stomach has become smaller. I am having vsg in 10 days so i figure i am already prepared for smaller volumes.

I have had my band for 5 years and had all Fluid removed 14 months ago. I still feel I have restrictions and continue to throw up on occasion when eating apples or just random foods. Since my fluid was removed, I have lost 55 lbs and now have an appointment with Lapband surgeon to check on having band removed. Wanting to know the recovery time for removal of band (NOT converting to the sleeve) and if anyone experienced any problems after the surgery.

I have had my band for 5 years and had all Fluid removed 14 months ago. I still feel I have restrictions and continue to throw up on occasion when eating apples or just random foods. Since my fluid was removed, I have lost 55 lbs and now have an appointment with Lapband surgeon to check on having band removed. Wanting to know the recovery time for removal of band (NOT converting to the sleeve) and if anyone experienced any problems after the surgery.

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I had mine out just two weeks ago today. It was a very simple procedure and there were no complications. When I spoke with my surgeon last week he told me I could feel the restriction for up to a year post-op as I wait for the swelling of the stomach to go down. The recovery from the surgery itself was pretty quick - back to work today...

Edited February 23, 201511 yr by freezinginyk

Interesting!

I think it has to do with scar tissue buildup putting pressure around your esophagus

Hopefully it will go away but if not it might be. Blessing lol. The benefits of restriction without the complications of a band