Anyone had a gastric band over ten years ago?

[gastricband]

Morning all

I'm wondering if there's anyone else in my position. I had the band in 2011. Lost weight, kept it off - all good. Fit and healthy now BUT

I am entering menopause and all the joys it brings including insomnia.

It has really become apparent how much reflux I suffer. Also taking medication has always been difficult with the band so taking supplements and HRT daily is pretty difficult.

I have found myself trying not to eat late, no alcohol and rarely drink fizzy drinks.

Anyway - I'd be really interested to hear from anyone who had the band (not sleeve) and how they're getting on.

It's not an operation I'd have now, but it was the right decision at the time.

Me. It didn't work at all so I'm now on mounjaro and the weight is falling off.
I've had dreadful reflux the whole time and I'm desperate to have it removed I've had it deflated which made no difference.
The waiting list is very long.

Thanks for replying.

When did you have yours done? Did you pay privately? Sorry you've had such a bad time with it.

Mines only six years old but I've been very lucky and never had any reflux or complications