Hi Everyone,

I'm new here. On 9/11 my lap-band is coming out and I'm having bypass. This is due to esophageal erosion, heartburn and a hiatal hernia that just won't quit. I've never made it to slender, but I've been happy with my size. I'm looking for folks on a similar journey for support. Thanks!

Hi Everyone,
I'm new here. On 9/11 my lap-band is coming out and I'm having bypass. This is due to esophageal erosion, heartburn and a hiatal hernia that just won't quit. I've never made it to slender, but I've been happy with my size. I'm looking for folks on a similar journey for support. Thanks!

I just had my band removed three days ago for similar reasons. I'm working on converting to bypass, and expect my surgery will be in February. I had my band placed in 2011, and lost about 85 pounds. Unfortunately I started having problems with esophageal hypomotility, and was vomiting all the time. So my surgeon removed all the fluid, and I've gained most of the weight back. I'm looking forward to the bypass, and finding a more permanent weight loss.

I'm sorry to hear about the problems you've been having with your band D:. I had a lap band placed in 2010 and removed it in march of this year due to complications. I lost 65 lbs in the first two-three years but regained it all back + more in the years ahead. I had constant pain at my port site, food would get stuck at each meal, and I would vomit up my food often which made me eat foods that were easy to go down (fatty, oily foods). I also had severe pain in my left shoulder that would last hours at a time (apparently this was due to my band pushing against my nerves). After taking my band out I don't have any problems. I am starting all over and preparing to have gastric bypass. Going to my orientation tomorrow
Are you getting your band removed and a bypass in one surgery?