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Surgeries going wrong/bad has been a topic lately. This can happen with any kind of procedures done by the top doctors and hospitals. About 3-4 years ago my dermatologist didn't like a small mole I had. I went to a top Boston hospital to have it removed. Because it was under the belly fat they had to tape my fat belly. I don't do well with tape and got tape burns, aloe took care of that. The mole was removed and I got an infection from the incision. The infection turned into MRSA (I hope I spelled it right). It took 3-4 different antibiotics until the right one was found to get me healed. I was at the hospital every 2-3 days to have them look at it. My husband had to clean it for me 2-3 times a day with saline and medicines. That was suppose to be a no brainer removal. So you just never know. I have had zero problems with the BAND!! Everyone is different. Please stop knocking the Band, I love it, it helps me be under control of my intakes etc. Yesterday I had a stuck moment, it sucks when that happens. I walked and then burped and was fine. My fault, not the band, it just reminds me to be more perfect. No one is perfect. Enjoy your weekend everyone. Stay dry-Boston is heavy rain for the next 24 hours. Arlene aka Eye Candy

Well put. I do appreciate people sharing their stories as they can be very insightful good or bad; but I agree that it can happen. I have horror stories I could tell about MRSA and what my mother went through for 2 years with gastric bypass, but I also know many people who have been very successful and had a seamless procedure. It's a chance we take. Many times I want to say well, what was your prognosis for NOT doing anything... probably much worse! Congrats to you and sorry to hear about what should have been a simple procedure.

Congrats you are doing great, girlfriend!

Thanks, that is the 1st place I lost it. I think 28 of the 29 lbs came off my chin alone! :-P