a few weeks agO I ended up in emerg. with pain in lower abd.etc... had a whole whack of tests done, ct, xray, bloodwork etc... that showed some infection along tubing with pockets of infection in abdomen . I was put on iv antibiotics and after a few days, felt okay. I feel pretty much normal now. Had a complete unfill as well. Surgeon says my band must come out and that a reoccurance of this painful episode is likely. I am a year with my band and am pretty much at goal weight. I do not want to lose my band, but of course, my life is worth more, so it it must come out, it will come out. What I'de like to know is, if there is anyone else out there who has gone through a similar thing and how they ended up making out???

I am waiting to see another surgeon for a a second opinion so at this time it is a waiting game. I am a self-pay from Mexico.

I would appreciate any input, advice etc...

I'm newly banded, so don't have anything to offer other than I wanted to let you know I'm sorry that you are having this trouble, and I am wishing you all the best for a good solution that makes you healthy and happy at the same time. I will keep you in my thoughts.

I have talked to people who have had infections and just had an unfill and given medication. Once they finished the medication they were rechecked and the infection was gone. They were refilled and still have the band.

Please let us know the outcome.

I am so sorry this is happening to you. A second opinion is always good to consider when you have a health care crisis to manage.

There are several thread on this forum, which pertain to LapBand complications and removal. Below are the links, which might help you find more information.

Good luck!

Lap-Band Complications - Lap Band Surgery and Lap Band Discussion Forum

Life After Lap-Band Removal - Lap Band Surgery and Lap Band Discussion Forum

Good luck! I hope that you can keep you band but even if your heath requires it you look at how amazing you have done! I know that you can keep it off