Band removal

[charlesoakes68 62]

I got my band taken out after not quite two years. Instant relief. Wish I had gotten the sleeve from the get-go, instead of dealing with the year of pain and reflux that led me to having to remove it. I'd say it was a Waste of money if I hadn't lost any weight- but I dropped 130 lbs, so it wasn't a total waste. If I could have done it over again- even knowing all the pain, I still would have done it- Cuz it changed my life. Now it's up to me to work out consistently and not overeat so that I can keep this weight off. Anyone else have their bands removed, and if so, how well did you keep the weight off after removing it?

[Dolores33778 248]

Hi @@charlesoakes68, I cannot answer your questions since I have not experienced a removal, but did you already have the sleeve revision? Although I do not have any complications right now, I am not against going to a sleeve when or if I ever do.

Just curious what the transition was like.

-dt

[charlesoakes68 62]

There was too much swelling of the stomach for the surgeon to get a clean cut for a revision, so he's making me wait 3 months before possibly doing the revision. I'm not sure at this time that I will in fact do the revision due to the financial stress of two cash surgeries within a year and a half of each other. It's been 4 days now and I'm eating normal again, which is nice. A week ago I struggled to get 20 ounces of liquids down in a whole days time.

[Dolores33778 248]

I'm sure that is a relief. Do me a favor.....chug a bottle of Water for me, would ya?

Where is TX?

[charlesoakes68 62]

Houston, Texas, United States

[charlesoakes68 62]

Trust me, I was severely dehydrated at time of surgery. Now I'm chugging Water nonstop!

[Dolores33778 248]

I meant to say where "in" Texas. I'm in Houston as well.

Edited February 16, 2015 by Dolores33778

[charlesoakes68 62]

Gotcha! Actually I'm in cypress. How about you?

[Dolores33778 248]

Sugar Land. Did your band slip? Who is your surgeon?

Sorry I hijacked your post, hope you get your answers.

[charlesoakes68 62]

Yes my band slipped. You're not hijacking anything! I haven't really spoken to anybody else that would understand me (friends, family members and coworkers cannot understand what we go thru). Dr Hollis was my surgeon. He's been great throughout the process.

[charlesoakes68 62]

Who did your surgery and when was it done?

[Dolores33778 248]

I just looked up Cypress, like an idiot. I work in Jersey Village. Cypress just sounds so far!!

My surgeon is in that area as well, Dr. Ahmad, he's pretty great, but I rarely see him anymore since I'm 4 years out. I had an un-fill in November (was really tight) and hadn't seen him in 2 years prior to that.

I'm guessing you recommend regular check ups? Any idea what caused the slip?

[Dolores33778 248]

Feb. 2011 was my surgery and I've been at my goal weight for 2 years. Fluctuating about 2-4 lbs any given day.

Yes, I weigh daily, hush!

[charlesoakes68 62]

Yes I had regular check ups and fills, unfills, but My slip happened fairly fast after the initial surgery. I've been dealing with the effects of the slip for almost a year now. I was never a good candidate for banding, as I've always been an over-eater.

[charlesoakes68 62]

May I ask how much you've lost?