I am sooooooo frustrated with myself!!! I have had my band for a little over 2 years now and have nothing but problems with acid reflux, vomiting, band being too tight and now I just had surgery Wednesday for a band slippage. I am torn between keeping my band or having it removed. I have had more bad than good times with my band and want your opinion guys and gals.:faint:

Only you know the answer to that one. You have to ask yourself...if it's worth it if it's been more bad than good? If it truly has been more bad then good then why has it been that way...just physically your body doesn't like the band even though you've followed the band rules.....did you not follow the rules and so it's been bad but, if you did you'd do ok? Stuff like that. I think writing pros and cons on a piece of paper would help you too. The band isn't for everyone so don't knock yourself for trying...you need to pat yourself on the back for at least trying because it's not an easy decision. I wish I could help you with your decision but, it's such a personal choice. I now for me....even through I'm not losing and haven't since January, I know I'd eat way more than I should if it weren't in place so for me it's still a good choice. I wish you the best in your decision and hope you're feeling better soon.

thank you for your input, it is greatly appreciated. Carol

Hopefully wasabubblebut will come in here and talk to you about problems with the band. Some people have spasms in their esophagus and can't handle fills in their band. There is medication you can take for this.

Were you having trouble with the band when you didn't have a fill? That would answer some of your questions.