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?

I don't use this site too much, so I'm still figuring it out

Nope, don't see them

Just approaching my 1yr anniversary of my op.

Without sounding thick, I've heard a lot about slips. What causes them and what are the effects?

Eating too fast. Eating too much. Breads, pizza, pasta, can all expand inside your pouch, causing your stomach to have to move up through the band to digest what won't go down thru the band (slip). Trust me, I was in excruciating pain for several months, and experienced nausea and acid reflux that no amount of Prilosec or Pepcid would take care of. Listen to the band, and always keep meals prepared just in case you go somewhere that isn't bandster friendly (kids birthday parties, super bowl parties, etc)

Eating too fast. Eating too much. Breads, pizza, Pasta, can all expand inside your pouch, causing your stomach to have to move up through the band to digest what won't go down thru the band (slip). Trust me, I was in excruciating pain for several months, and experienced nausea and acid reflux that no amount of Prilosec or Pepcid would take care of. Listen to the band, and always keep meals prepared just in case you go somewhere that isn't bandster friendly (kids birthday parties, super bowl parties, etc)

Thanks for sharing!

Are you doing well now? Have you had any permanent effects from the lapband even after the removal? I am asking because I just may be in the same position as you and need a removal.

So devastating!

And yeah, no one understands the emotional roller coaster tied into this