Well, 2 weeks from today I am having it removed. I was told I just need new blood work and have to fast after midnite. The dr. also said the incisions might be a little bigger than when it was put in because they have to get the port out? Anyone have any additional info as to post removal? I guess Ill have to take off the rest of the week like I did when I had it put in. What did your stomach feel like after the band was removed. Any pains in the banded area:thumbup::biggrin: internally? How about the "runs" and swelling? Any info would be helpful and appreciated.

Thanks!

Linda

I had my band out 1.5 weeks ago and never felt better. I had the band for 7 years which were the worst years of my life.....I'm still in pain after the surgery, but as it day goes by I feel much better. I've been told by my dr that the swelling will subside in 3 weeks. Now just have to be careful that the weight doesn't come back on.

Good luck!

2 weeks later after lap band removal and repair of huge hernia I have bouts of diarrhea and after I eat, stomach expands. Pain and cramping but tolerable. Wounds are good, no vomiting or fever. Dr. Mentioned probiotics nothing else. I’m miserable.

I had my lap band removed in November of 2023. It was the best thing that ever did. Getting a lapband was the stupidest thing I've ever done in my life in the biggest waste of money.

It was a complete rip-off. They give you nothing but false hope. I paid for it on my own. I basically just threw $10000 away.

I never lost weight. What did happen was a bunch of complications and side effects. Reflux excessive gas. Severe pain in my chest and shoulder blade area. Vomiting food up of course. I wouldn't recommend getting a lap band to my worst enemy.

2 months after getting it out. I still have excessive gas. On a good note, most of the other things that I mentioned have subsided.

I can't wait for the lawsuits to start being filed. I will be right there with them. My money should be returned to me because it never worked. Like the old saying, goes. If it sounds too good to be true. It probably is.

On 9/20/2015 at 3:35 PM, al1234 said:

Anyone else wonder why none of these doctors, their wives, kids, staff who are all clearly obese never had bariatric surgery. When I ask had anyone had it. The answer is no way. Be mindful people.

None of them. Get it because it's all a waste of money. The biggest waste of money I have ever spent. You pay for it. Then you have all kinds of complications and problems. So basically you pay for medical problems. I hope they start some kind of lawsuit against them for it. Because they don't care what they do to people just as long as they're making money. When I was getting mine taken out? I was told that people are constantly getting them taken out. The place that I went through to get mine isn't even in business anymore. What is that tell you?

I had mine removed 2017 and it gave me relief because I had GERD. I was so much more comfortable and could eat without throwing up eventually. There’s still changes that have stayed like burping after meals and sometimes foods like rice and bread still feel harder to pass without liquid to help it down. But I’m happy I got mine removed because there’s no more Extreme GERD.

Lap band surgery 2004, nothing but pain & discomfort, no weight loss. Especially port sight hurt, lots of throwing up. After several attempts for help I started to just “live with it”. Married a wonderful man about 2 years ago, he said No your quality of life is more important. Went to doctors with me and he detailed everything (stuff I didn’t think to mention). I was referred to an excellent gastric surgeon. After tests and imaging, he said “the band needs to be removed and a bypass RNY performed. I was scheduled within a week, no waiting time. Best thing I ever did! The band was cutting into my liver, and other issues. I had a bit of discomfort but no pain meds other than Tylenol.
I had this done May 15,2023, I have lost 70 pounds and feel great. Wear a size 4-6 jeans. I hope this helps someone. I think the band is the worst choice!

I felt so much better after removal!! Could eat without throwing up. But takes a little to heal.