I had my band in 2009 and I loved it as well. I actually did VERY well with it and the only reason it was removed in 2012 was because of a horrible stomach bug....I was supposed to get it back after...

I do plan on talking to my surgeon, but i'm going off of personal experience. I had NO problems with my band...I loved that it was adjustable, I lost weight easily, I wasnt' hungry, I didn't need a...

I had my lap band (which I fought SO hard to get) on 7/7/09....I did amazing and I loved it! Back in December 2011 I had a horrible stomach bug and was so sick that I needed my band removed...my doc...