donnaalpers

I was banded by dr. Spivak on June 1, 2005. It was the best decision u have ever made. I weighed 276 lbs the day of surgery. I am proud to say that 9 years post op I have maintained my 100lbs weight loss. I am sad because dr Spivak is gone. I do worry about who would treat me should I ever have complications but the docs that are at his office in Houston are very nice as far as I've been told. I have never had any complications thanks you Jesus. Last year, 8 yrs post op I had breast masteopexy with augmentation and brachioplasty on my arms. This was performed by dr Daniel casso who is excellent. 4 days ago, 9 yrs post op I had a. Circumferential body lift with liposuction also done by dr casso. I am still very stiff and sore but already love my results. I have been over weight all my life and felt as though I lived in the shadows of my sister who wore a size 0. This weight loss procedure gave me my life back. For the first time in my life I went on family vacation with my kids and grand kids to a water park and wore a swimsuit and was not self conscious. I would recommend this to anyone who has had trouble losing weight. I've been. Wry fortunate to have a very supportive husband and kids who have all stood by my side with these decisions. This is the best gift I could have ever been given. A chance to really enjoy live without feeling ashamed. My husband has now decided that after the first of the year he wants to have the lap band procedure.

Thanks, and I too hope that is all it is. Just gonna do liquids and see how I feel on Monday. Hope you all have a Happy Easter.

Good Morning All: I am a long time bander. June 1st of this year will be my six year mark of having my band. I have had absolutely no problems. I have lost 110 lbs I have gone from 276 lbs to 166 lbs and from a size 28 to a size 12 - 14 even some 10's. I am so happy with my results. My concern this morning is band slippage. I became ill last Sunday night and had some vomiting throughout the day on Monday and Monday night. I went to the doctor or Tuesday and was told it was just a virus. They did x-rays and the band seemed to be in place, but it was just a regular x-ray, no contrast and was done by my regular pcp. I am feeling much better now but seem to be having trouble eating and drinking. I can eat soft foods and drink, but very little. I feel very very tight, like I did a couple years ago when I had a fill that was too tight. I am wondering if maybe my stomach is just irritated from being sick and this will resolve on its own or has my band slipped? I am thinking of going Monday and having my fill removed to see if this will help. I am very worried about this. It is easter weekend and I know I can't do anything until Monday. If anyone has any ideas please share. I pray there is no problems. Thanks for any advise you may have!