Have all of you who have had their bands removed, not replaced had it done laparoscopically and out-patient, thanks Nanook.:confused:

I had mine done laparascopically while in the hospital.

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Mine was done open. I spent 2 1/2 days in the hospital. It was a difficult recovery. I thought I was having lap, until I awaken. I had it placed on March 8, 2008 and removed on June 10, 2008.

Thanks for your responses guys. Mrshobo, I'm assuming you had some comps. Was yours done by scheduling or by emergency removal? I'm having preop testing just like I did prior to getting banded and am hoping for no surprises when they get in there. I wonder who they all practice on before they become certified to do bandings and removals. Are they people or animals? I don't know why that bothers me but it does. Anyway hope you're both doing better, Nancy.

Nancy, I am doing great now. It was scheduled. I did have some complications. Best Wishes.

Edited September 27, 200817 yr by mrshobo
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I just had my band removed last friday (9/26) and yes, they did remove it laproscopically. I have 2 tiny incisions and 2 medium sized ones (about 2 inches)....it was done day-surgery and my surgery was at noon and i was home by 3:30

Kytanna,

That's sounds pretty smooth. How are you feeling now and do you mind me asking why your band was removed? Thanks Nancy:smile:

HI, my name is Stacey. I'm new at this site. I have an eroided band into my stomach. They want to remove it the 17th of October. I am so scarred!! Maybe someone can tell me what to expect during and after surgery??? They said something about a hole in my stomach that may have to be fixed, that really scarred me!! Please gie me as much info on this procedure you know????

Thanks,

Stacey

stacey,

I wish you luck and sorry you have this problem. I don't know much about erosion myself but hopefully you can get someone here to help with the info you need or maybe you should discuss your fears with your surgeon and possibly that may help calm your fears. Take care, Nancy:smile: