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It's strange, 11 days post band removal and still feel like I have a band. Probably just because I'm still healing but it's good for now. Good thing is I still chew properly and I hope I carry this habit on :)

You are so right Min I agree. I don't know what I would have done if it was private. I have always appreciated how lucky I have been and known ive been blessed with the band and it can be taken away! These are the risks we take I suppose! xxx

Yes it was installed and removed on the NHS. It is concerning but the band hasn't been around long enough for the surgeons to know all the facts. It's such a shame but get this... Got weighed today and I'm lighter than I ever was with the band!! I'm keeping it up and determined. I've picked up...

Thanks guys, the band was in the perfect place no slippage no nothing. Just how it is with some people I guess. Symptoms were just the fact I have slowly been struggling to eat and drink (bearing in mind it has been empty since January where I had an emergency de-fill). Then come last Wednesday...

Thank you guys, yes was aweful but we are warned these complications when the band is installed- I guess we all think "it'll never happen to me"! xxx

Hi guys, Just to let you know I've just had emergency surgery to remove the band. I had severe scar tissue under the band that even stopped me sipping the smallest amount of water. I am doing ok and actually kind of relieved. I have had a lot of trouble with it but no wonder! I'm going to try...

Hey guys, crisis averted... Phew! Band is in good place, may have been food stuck but port has flipped so 4 painful injections to try and get the fluid out :(. But all is well now thanks everyone for your concern and help, y'all do sweet hehe xxx

Hi all, Called NHS direct who didn't know much about bands so out of hours GP called me and said it sounds like my band has slipped ??. They've asked me to come in on an urgent appointment so I can have an x-ray and be referred to the surgeons if necessary. Praying it's just something stuck...

Well yes I had some gammon last night and problems getting it down so I left it. Maybe that's stuck? I had stomach pain on Monday for about a minute but it was aweful, have eaten normally after then, though. xxx

Not sure I just have to be sick every time I eat, feeling ok I think just dehydrated. So hope it's not band slippage :(

Hey all, So woke up today and cannot get anything down. And I mean nothing, just spend the last 5 mins bringing up water. Not sure why or how but I'm really scared!! What shall I do? xxx

Mine was 3 months- the tests only last for that long and would have to be re- done if it went over the 3 months x

Welcome Ines- I'm 21 and had my band end of August. Getting on well and wish you all the best x

Oh for goodness sake people!! Leave the poor girl alone- glad you can offer advice but, jeez!

Yeah I have the card but the band is something you wear as not many people carry cards everywhere, while they're exercising etc. Ah I'll call my provider to see what they think. Thanks for all the help :)

Go with whatever you feel like babe. Most people don't get a choice so you're lucky with that. I'm glad the ball is rolling I've been following this post with everything crossed. So pleased for you x

Hey, I'm getting a mediband to wear so I have something on me at all times to show I have a band. Does anyone know the actual term I need written on it? Would it be like 'gastric band in situ' or 'shouldn't be intubated'?? Please help!

Honey you'll be fine! I'm so excited for you, having my band was a scary but exciting experience! Good luck babe! x

Hey, I was banded at Southmead, let me know if you ever want to chat! And good luck! x

Sorry! I didn't mean to post whoops :S x