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I am a 45 year old male who is 5'10/270- I had a lap band put in in 2010. My lowest weight has been 230 and I balloon back and forth . I want the band OUT it is almost completely filled with no restriction. If I weighed anything under 200 I would be pretty fit.
Here are my concerns
1. Do I just get the band taken out and go to normal anatomy and lose it my on own?
2. I was positive for H. Pylori and I am worried about complications even though I have had 5 knee surgeries and band surgery with no complications, and I am fairly healthy.
3. I personally know 2 people that have lost about 100 pounds a piece with sleeve that highly recommend it. I need the weight off my right knee because of 4 surgeries and arthritis as I am a coach and need to get around.
I am at the phase where I schedule the surgery Monday. I would appreciate an of your stories, ideas and feedback - Thanks