Hello!

I'm new to this site. I had Lapband surgery in 2005, with no results. I'm thinking about having it removed and possibly getting a different surgery. I'm not sure what would be best for me to look into! Anyone with a similar scenario?

Thanks!

-Amanda

Thanks so much for the kind words- I'm glad that I am making this decision for myself and finally look like the person I feel like inside!

I was banded in 2012 and lost about 80 lbs. But it got to the point where no matter how little or how much fill was in the band I would throw up everything I was supposed to eat. The only things that would stay down were Ritz crackers and ice cream. You don't lose weight on that.

I had the band removed and the sleeve done 22 days ago. I'm sorry I didn't do the sleeve to start with.

I would also get stabbing pains where the port was - the surgeon says that it was rubbing on a nerve most likely. And I hated getting that needle in my stomach.