Finally taking my 2004 band out tomorrow!

melimel11 · June 13, 2016

I am so happy I am getting this thing out of me! I was showed pictures of people who's band has stretched their esophagus out so bad over the band. I'm glad I am not one of those awful cases, but my esophagus has stretched a bit. The Doc says I am the oldest lap band he has seen lol. I cannot wait to be able to eat something without slathering it with sauce. I will not miss the "stuck" feeling and the having to run to the bathroom while at a meal with family or friends.

CelesteMarie · June 14, 2016

I haven't heard one good thing about the band. Is it really that bad? If it causes so many problems, why do the doctors still do it.

Good things come to good people.

KristenLe · June 14, 2016

I haven't heard one good thing about the band. Is it really that bad? If it causes so many problems, why do the doctors still do it.

Good things come to good people.

My surgeon doesn't do them. I can't believe how many still do.

anna81 · June 14, 2016

I had my first band 5 years ago and it snapped after 6 weeks. I then had it replaced 3 weeks later and now this one is leaking. I have had nothing but problems with it and finally am having it removed on the 2nd of July and having a gastric sleeve on the same day. Good luck for tomorrow x

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