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Thank you for your support. The good news is I had the revision on May !, so I am 5 wks. Post op...my stay at the hospital was a little rough because there was an error in my "computer chart" for only 5ml of pain meds and I was suppose to be getting 20ml. So I had to play catch up and so that second day was really really rough. But I am here to talk about and that's what matters. By the way, I did change surgeons and couldn't be happier. As of today I am 28 pounds down. Not bad in five weeks. So the surgery went very well, I love my new doctor and I also had a long talk with the head nurse on my floor, They put you on the general surgery floor and its almost like the nurses are out of their elements. I feel there should be a bariatric floor for us. Just because there are so many different needs. I wish I could have gotten up and walked more there, but the pain was to much for me. Even after it sort of got under control. I have moved forward, but it still bothers me once in awhile. Pain will get your attention. I hear these stories people are up and walking and feeling good, ect...yet I have heard people say, " what did I go and do". So its all in the experience. I am pleased how I feel and the results so far. I am so blessed my insurance paid for it!!! I was shocked...I am writing a letter to the head of general surgery, The big chief. I need closure on what my old doc did to me. That should have never happened to me...plus 7 months of unnecessary bills...so that's where I am right now..they said I should lose about 12 pounds a month now if I stay compliant... how exciting is that!! Have a good evening.

Just a shout out its been two weeks since my sleeve and feeling a bit stronger each day! I am a bit nervous about how little I eat but doctor says I am on course. I had the band out and sleeve done at same time and will say I did occur a lot of pain...I knew there would be pain, but not like that. Come to find out they weren't giving me the right dose of pain meds....that helped once they fixed that. The second day was very rough. I did say those words, "Why did I do this to myself". I still do....its just a lot of emotions right now. I have a good support system at home though. My first check up I lost 19 pounds.WOW! I eat a lot of yogurt....just my thing right now. Can't imagine what I will be like in a few months. I know its slows down, but I will enjoy each pound as it drops off. I will say, I really got scared that 2nd day when I was hurting so bad. I thought I would never feel better. Yet here I am able to start my new journey with all of you, family and friends. Thanks for all your support everyone. It truly helps get me through those days. Time for a walk!!! Everyone have a great day!

Glad to hear things went well. Your doc listened to you. It took me 7 months to convince my doc something was wrong. I wasn't staying restricted. I knew I had a leak but he wouldn't listen. Finally after getting very assertive he did the test, and sure enough, right in his face!! So the band is leaking and my port was fixed last June and it never healed right. So i still continue to have port site pain. I can't lift like a heavy load of laundry..so in 4 days i am having it removed and getting the sleeve. Would I do it again, YES! I understand complications are part of surgery but when you doc fails to listen to you that's not your fault. I gained all my weight back plus 10 pounds. Talk about sad...but like you said, you have to stay strong and pull yourself up and start again...found myself a new surgeon who i absolutely love and talked to patients who had him for a surgeon. Not one bad word..same hospital, different surgeon. how awkward was that. My body and I will decide who does that cutting!!! One time my surgeon didn't know how many CC's i had when I asked him. I walked out of there and slammed the door. This is not over with. When i am done with my surgery i am going to the hospital and having a chat with a rep. Patients have rights too and they need to know they have Chief of Surgery that is very difficult and is not doing his job. One time I told him I had yogurt for Breakfast and his next question was, what did you have for breakfast. OH MY GOSH!! HELLO!!! So thank god I can move on and have someone who will listen to me. So that's my story. Again, not bashing the band, just the doc!!! have a good day and keep up the good work. Renee

Have you thought about seeing a counselor I know they can be expensive maybe someone can help you break this habit. Sorry you are going through this. I myself was never was an ice cream eater until my band. WOW! That stuff is addicting. Besides just enjoying these certain foods, maybe there is an underlying issue. Hope I am not out of line, just a suggestion if nothing else is working. Believe me, you are not the only one going through this. Many people struggle with letting go of their favorite comfort foods. It is very hard...there is nothing wrong with you. We all love to eat and thats that! Maybe when you want something not on the menu wear a band around your wrist and snap it to remind yourself how far you have come and what you did to get where you are at! Hope that helps a bit....keep us posted.

I JUST LOVE NEWBIES! IT BRINGS BACK THAT FEELING WE ALL HAD AT ONCE PRIOR TO OUR SURGERIES! I think it really helps hearing the stories and journies of newbies. It sort of brings us back to that major rush of how life changing it is. I am getting the band removed and getting sleeve on May 1st so hearing your excitement helps me a lot. I am having it removed because I have a leak and my body does like the port. I don't want to scare you. Nothing bad happened. Its just a personal decision I made. Plus I will find it less costly in the future from the fills. Everyone is different and I am sure you will do great! I love your count down...think I will go make my chart too. A time chart and a weight loss chart. I put a big WL chart on the back of my bedroom door. Just for me eyes only. You will be so thankful you had it. First day or two your sore, especially where the port is at. That is normal, I found walking right away helped a lot in my healing process. Yes, there were days I didn't want to get up, but that's what the meds are for. Use them if you need them to get up and walk. Keep us posted, I am excited for you..Welcome.

Sorry for the long letter....This is a great post! I couldn't say it better..I am having my band removed and getting the sleeve May 1st. 3 reasons..1) its leaking 2) my body seems to be rejecting the port and I have a lot of port site pain and 3) believe it or not because I get this second opportunity in the long run it won't be as costly due to the fills. I did very well in the begaining and after my port was fixed in June 2012 because it twisted everything went down hill but my weight! My anger was towards my doctor for not listening to me for seven months that there was something wrong. When you have a fill every month and a week goes by and your fill is no longer working there is a problem. So I say, i am not bashing the band, I am bashing the doctor that wouldn't listen to me. And yes, I am responsible for putting all my weight back on. I will admit I am at fault, but I also am doing something about it...looking forward to buying some new walking shoes and pants today..my motivation is coming back and it feels so good...again, your post is right on..the only trouble I do see though is when your band is working well your not hungry at all (at least I wasn't), then it stops and it feels like you haven't eaten in weeks. So that is the only bad part of the band failing, it doesn't help matters...thanks for sharing your thoughts and stories. Especially about the bypass and gaining it all back. They really blame the surgery? I didn't know the stomach made the choices of what we put in our mouths!!! Do you think we have more support these days? More things to turn too and docs or nurses are more educated on what works and are more supportive. WEll, accept my last doc that I fired I was thankful I found a different surgeon to help me. Same practice so a bit awkward, but my body and I want someone who will listen to me. When I say something is wrong and I am being true to myself, there is something wrong and your better listen. After my surgery, I am going to sit down with the hospitals patients representatives and talk to them about this matter. I did go thru hell and back with this. Emotionally, Physically and Financially I would like some answers. When a patient calls you up crying because their fill from that day is creating so much pain there is issues...I could go on and on but that doesn't change anything It just made me stronger and assertive in a good way. I deserve the best treatment just like everyone else. We are being proactive in our health and need that support and not made to feel like we are lying and fell off the wagon every time. I hear a lot of stories on this site and it scares me. Would've your doctor doesn't listen to you and you bleed out or something. YIKES. Did you read that one gentlemen s story? Lost 8 pints of blood due the band eroding a hole in his stomach. YIKES..I am sure this is rare, but this is why the nurses and docs have to listen! Ok, I am off my soap box,, I guess I am getting nervous for surgery too. I am so blessed though to get this second chance. I was banded in 2010 and have had a band in me for ten months thats doing nothing but causing me port pain...i will be glad to get it out. Thanks for listening. I JUST LOVE THIS SITE...

Yes, waiting can be the hardest part because sometimes you just wish you could follow your paperwork. I didn't know I was approved till the scheduling nurse called me and said, "Your surgery is scheduled for May 1". I said, "why thank you for letting me know I was approved"! Caught me off guard in a good way though. Then the next time you will be waiting is when you are lying in the bed waiting for your surgery!!!! YEAH!!

Good Evening, Just remember to take it easy and listen to doctors orders...i remember walking around helped me a lot. These darn foreign things in our bodies, why can't they just behave! Glad it well though. Ok, I don't mean to make you feel "bad" but when I was reading your post you put "die to complications" I just about fell off my chair. Once I read the whole thing then I seen you meant "due to complications". Again, I am always making spelling errors and I am not trying to point it out to everyone, but when you see "die" in a surgery forum it catches your attention. Glad it was just due!!!! Have a good night and glad you are ok!!!!!!:

Your Welcome, yes, these surgeries can be trying and emotional. Its amazing though how strong we can stay though during the rough times. And sounds like you know what I mean!! Can I ask why do another fill with severe reflux going on? I would think adding would make it worse. Something new for me. I am sorry you are going thru this. Its so hard when you feel you are doing everything right and the tool is failing you. Is your doc listening to you? My band would only allow me 10cc's. Looks like almost a year for you too. That is great only if they can get the reflux under control. Did they give you medicine for it or any advice...i wish I could help everyone. I can honestly say I have been thru hell and back with this band but i am still here to fix things so I can't complain. Thats how I look at it. At least I still have a voice to speak up and say listen to me!!! My body is hurting and you need to look into it. Its not till I got very assertive and rose my voice with my doc things changed. I wish you well and please speak up....let me know how you are doing..Although its hard, keep your chin up!! Get things worked out...Good night.

I was banded in Jan. 2010 and everything went great. Like many others say, the only pain I had is where the port site is..so take your pain meds so you can get up and walk around. Good for circulation and getting that CO2 out of your belly from surgery. You will be tired and sore but if it wasn't for the port site I would've felt like they didn't do much. I even asked "did you do it already" But then the numbing agent wore off the site and I started feeling it....about a week and you will be back to yourself. Everyone is different though. Remember to walk, walk and walk. It will help so much with a quicker recovery. Make yourself get up and walk. Thats what the pain meds are for if you need them. Maybe at night to help you sleep too. Yes, surgery is scary but so is the thought of dying of dieabetes and all that other awful stuff that comes with obesity. AS long as you have faith in your doc and hospital you will be fine. I don't want to scare you at all because we are all different, but my band doesn't like me so I have to have it removed and I am having the sleeve done May 1...I got a leak too in my band so thats my story. Talk about being scared. Taking most of my stomach out, just a weird feeling. You will do fine and they are there to help you and encourage you. I stayed over night. Glad I did. Three young boys at home, what a rest I had. Best wishes and keep us posted. And oh how blessed you are to be 18 and gets this done. many of us have gone most of our lives with this awful disease. I am so thankful this tool is out there for you now, you can live the rest of your life healthier and happier. I am so happy for you !!!! And sounds like you have a great support group.....Again, best wishes.

Good Morning To You, First of all sorry such a long email...I am a writer so it just happens!!! I am so sorry to read about your story. That is terrifying! Besides your weight issues, how are you doing emotionally and do you have a support system? If you don't mind me asking, how did all your issues start with the band. Like was it an emergency situaton or did little things start happening? As you, I was a huge believer in this band from the begaining. It changed my life around so much when I dropped the weight. But always in the back of my mind I did not like the fact I had a foreign body in me and the fact you really can't see what its doing to you as the years go on. But speaking for myself I would do just about anything to lose weight and keep it off. My leak started after 2 1/2 yrs of being banded and I am still waiting for the approval for insurance for the sleeve. Although taking most of my stomach out sounds scary, its more of a natural way....make sense? I am thinking about your story and it just clearly helped me understand why we shouldn't have foreign things in our bodies. Maybe the band isn't as safe as they once thought. We all go into this thinking I will be fine and won't have any of these horrible side effects....because we want to believe in this intervention so badly. Again, I am so sorry you had to go through this. I am sad my band has to come out, but in some ways I am relieved because I always did worry about some of these issues I hear about. I pray if I get the sleeve things will work out. Because I know this is my last surgery I will have for my weight issues. I wish I could one of those people that could do it on their own. I don't have enough money to pay a trainer or make my meals for me..like you see on TV. I have gained all my weight back within the last say year and oh how disappointed I am in myself. It just proves that surgery does work when its working for you... What do you think you will do? Have have you lost faith in the bariatric programs or will you try on your own. I am just curious. The other reason I am glad I will be getting the band out is because I do have so much port site pain that it keeps me from doing certain things. Only if my doc (that I fired) would have listened to me sooner and not 8 months later . I really like my new surgeon and have much confidence in him. I like him because he actually listens to you!! My old surgeon never knew how many CC's were in my band at times. Good grief!! He scared me so much towards the end. And he is the chief surgeon of general surgery at Froedtert in Milwaukee, WI! One of the best hospitals in the country. Like you, i just want to be healthy and be around longer for me and my family...So I wish you well and continued strength thru this new journey of yours. It has to be very difficult for you...this is what this site is for..so we can support one another and help eachother going through the good and bads..Man, I can't imagine your band landed you in the hospital for 3 weeks. That is just horrific for you and your family. Did they say this is rare??? Or did your doc not listen to you when you started noticing issues??? ..Again, just curious how it all started with this event you had...Take Care and best wishes...Renee

and remember...don't drink anything half hour before you eat!!!

I am not a doc but I use to get the hiccups when I was full....not for 15 minutes though. Try to walk around, you may just have some air in there from drinking your liquids to fast or something. I don't think your band is going to slip over your hiccups. Like I said, I use to get them all the time. And your band can seem to go through a lot before it slips. Again, I am not a doc but call yours and just ask them to make yourself feel better. I have gotten sick, hiccups, taken a bad fall and my band is still in place.. unfortunetaly its leaking and I am having issues but this is not about me....just call the doc...it will make you feel better..ok!!!! I remember too when I would do something and freak out about my band. Once I forgot to crush a pill and thought I was going to flip! EVerything was fine....hope i helped you some..

I was banded in Jan. 2010 and did very well. I had my port revised in June last year..twisted, unfortunately it went down hill from there. He placed the port on my belt line. I have had nothing but pain and tenderness for the last 8 months and oh yeah, took him 7 months to convince him I had a leak. I know what restriction is and I never got it after the revision. Anyways, yes, my port incision for my port wouldn't close and I would have fluid poor out like a faucet. As long as it wasn't infected leave it alone they said..Its like a got a pocket around the site and it would fill up and poor out. Scared the crap out of me...My fills became so painful from them digging around I would lay on the couch with an ice pack and Tylenol and wishing I had pain meds. I felt all these months have been wasted and I gained my weight back. I fired my so called doctor and now am with someone who listens to me. I am converting to the gastric sleeve if my insurance will allow me. Please be strong and be your own advocate. I waited way to long to speak up to where he would listen to me...one time i asked my doc how many cc's i had, he said i don't know. so keep track of your cc's...I wouldn't change a thing but to be much firmer next time with my doctor. Lesson learned. So i feel for you and it does stink these bumps come up in the road. If you have a good doctor that communicates with you, you will be fine. If not, find another surgeon who cares..just my opinion..

Hello, I realize it’s been awhile since you posted about your band being filled to 7cc's. I came across it today and was wondering how you were doing. I ask because I went through the same thing. But it took me 7 months to convince my doc that something was wrong with my fills. One time I asked him how many CC's do I have in there? His reply in a snotty way, "I don't know". I walked out the door with my jaw on the ground. I was speechless for the first time in my life...I was banded Jan. 2010, had the port fixed in June 2012 and from there it went downhill. I kept telling him I am losing restriction after a fill. Then I informed him my incision from the port surgery felt wrong. I was having way to much pain and I was getting a lot of cirrus fluid coming out of a small opening of the incision. When I say fluid coming out I mean "gushing". First time it happened I woke up in the morning and was soaked with fluid. Scared the crap out of me. I am in the medical field so I knew what it was, but way too much of it. This happened to me at least 4 times. I couldn't go anywhere because I was afraid of it gushing. I would have to put like 3-4 paper towels on it and tape it on my site in case it gushed. He says as long as it’s not infected its fine. Of course it would never happen when I would go for my check ups. I called the nurse so many times crying. Why do I still have so much pain, why do I have fluid coming out of me like a faucet?? Over time it finally closed up. I think a pocket formed around the port and would fill up and once it was full, GUSH! All from a port revision and my doc not listening to me. Finally, after 7 months and putting my foot down he actually paid attention to how much he put in and then a month later took out. Guess what, half was gone. Yes, there had been a leak this whole time and for the port pain, he said, "OH that’s probably because it’s on your waist line where your pants sit. I told him that 7 months ago and even asked him why did you put the port there in the first place. So as of that day forward, I fired his arrogant mean ass and took on another doc in the same practice. I knew from the start I should have picked this one doctor. I have met him before and he is amazing. When I had my band done at Froedtert he came and checked on me at 9 at night. He assisted in my surgery. Till this day I still have terrible port pain. And one more thing I had to deal with, when I would get a fill, I ended up lying on the couch for 2 days with an ice pack and Tylenol because the site was so painful. That I don't understand and again he would blow me off. So when I would go for these fills I hated the thought of it. I knew what was going to happen that night and the next 2 days. But I needed the fills. Now, the good news, I see Dr. Goldblatt on Feb.18th and we are going to talk about removing the band and I am converting to the gastric sleeve. I feel I am in good hands and have faith and confidence in this doctor. I am nervous as anyone would be. But the end results or outcome are so worth it. Just feel healthy again. So something bad happened that day when I had my port revised. Because since then everything about the band went downhill. It was working great for me....I learned though I had to keep track of my own CC's. That’s not a good doctor. I am very assertive and my own advocate. Yet you think the doctor should be on top of these things. We are losing our health insurance so I am hoping to get my surgery ASAP. Don't want to rush into it, but the best part I am waiting for is getting rid of the port pain. It has actually stopped me from doing things. I have gained a lot of weight back so it proves to me the band or bariatric surgery is a great tool. Please tell me how you are and have you experienced any turbulence along the way...I like to hear my supporter’s stories. Good or bad...Sorry my story was so long, I guess I just couldn't believe what that doc put me through. And the nurse knew the whole time what was wrong, but she seemed scared of him. Look forward to hearing your story!!! My advice I give to my supporters...is listen to your body and mind..if something feels off or wrong..it probably is. Don't let the doctor just let things go. Demand answers even if you have to be assertive. It your body and your paying for it. I learned a lot with this issue and learned a lot about myself as well.....take care.

Don't cry, but I understand your nervous. Its a major life change. This time for the better!!! I love what a FLORIDAYS said, "see you on the other side". It will feel so good to be in control. That is what my band gave to me. You will be ok, and each day is a journey. Take it one day at a time and enjoy your new chapter in life. It can only get better for you. Imagine a year from now, we all know how fast time goes, just think postive and your dream will be yours. Keep us posted and never be afraid to spill your feelings. That is what we are here for. To support one another. AS we all know ones who don't struggle with weight don't understand. The day I know I was discriminated against for a job I felt like I was going shribble up and die. I will not let my weight define who I am. I know who I am, I am a good person, good wife, good mom, a good friend and try the best I can. Thats all we can ask for ourselves. I was blessed to have the lap band and insurance paid for it. I look forward to hearing from you. Will be thinking of you in the days ahead. I JUST LOVE THIS SITE....

Oh my gosh, who said just be happy you have a band and a fill? I realize going through this is a life changing process but lets remember we are here to support eachother. I don't think there is one person out there that suffers from obesity intends to hurt anyone. We are already hurting ourselves deep inside. I hope I never say anything to hurt someone. I tell people all the time how blessed I am to have this tool (thats not working right now) thats another story, but I have been given a great opportunity and its just a tool to help. I am very blessed but hope some day my doctor will find out why my fills arent' working. 5 months of nothing, no restricton, nothing...I can what ever I want. And I don't like it.....anyways, please everybody, lets come together and be supportive of eachother. We all have hills to climb and conquer. We can do it together, harder to do alone....lets embrace the fact the tool is out there and hope for those that want it so badly and find a way they can get it...Again, we are not alone in this journey of obestiy. Its one difficult battle....Good day everyone.

One thing I have learned is you have to keep track of your fills and whats in them and not...I asked my surgeon what was in it before and he said, "I don't know". Isn't that just great!! Lots of confidence in him...I am looking for my green zone and can't find it because I have a leak or my doc thinks 3 cc's is to much. Like most banders say, the green zone and cc's is different then others. The doctors are just not listening....Its not like a gallbladder removal. If this is a life time commitment for me then this my case should be a life time commitment for him....I don't think I could state it any better then that.....

This statement couldn't be more accurate. My doctor questioned me at 3cc's. He thought it was too much. I have had my band since Jan. 2010 and things were going great until June this year when my port flipped. I had surgery to correct it and been down hill since. I have a lot of pain in my port area 5 month later and gaining most my weight back. Does he not see the pattern. I think I have a leak. Every fill I became a pin cushion. I think they inserted that needle in my tube. Why else could I eat a bagel the next day after a fill. I should never have too!! I just want to be able to tell him what I can eat without any problems. Something is not right and I don't know how they can test it to see if there are leaks. Under fluroscopy? 5 months of frustration and confusion and actually depressed. I don't want to throw in the towel but i have to pay fo these fills and its getting old. Come Dec.21st. my husband is even going with me because he is even getting tired of it. I finally thought I had this obesity thing under control, nothing more depressing when you start to lose weight and boom, a minor surgery turns everything around. I did take a fall at a grocery store in Aug. I just want the band tested for peace of mind. If everything is ok, then I guess an extra fill or take it out. Has anyone gone through this at all.. A very disappointed lap band patient...or maybe seek the advice of another surgeon. I am so confused.....

Is there anyone else out there dealing with what I am going through? I had my lap band done on Jan. 28th 2010 and it couldn't have gone smoother. I lost an astoning 71 pounds and felt like I became the person I should have been a long time ago. My nightmare started the day after my port revision. It had flipped in June of this year and of course was told is was a simple procedure...woke up twice on the table but I guess that can be common with a twighlight...ever since he did the revision it has been pure hell for me. He relocted the port, I have nothing but pain and none of my fills are working. I have had 3 fills since the surgery and nothing is working. I have expressed this to him and he did a CT Scan to see if there was anything going on around the port. Of coursenothing came up so why look into it anymore....he did a fill that day and I woke up at 4am in so much pain my husband had to help me out of bed. I laid on the couch for 24 hours with an ice pack and Tylenol. And cried a lot. I called the nurse and told her everything again and she has been very kind but kind doesn't help. She told me to make another money making appointment and have a heart to heart chat with him and write all my questions down. Not sure what else I can tell him!! When a patient has that much pain wouldn't you think your doc would look into this further or give you options. He told me it could soft tissue/scar tissue from the surgery or my body is rejecting it. Now I can't get in to see him for almost a month. Dec.21st!! Just in time to renew my deductable. I shouldn't worry so much about the money because my insurance does cover a lot of it, but I still have to pay some. So when I see him I am going to give him these options..either do a test to make sure the whole band is working, no leaks, port flips, or band slips. I have been poked so many times I feel like pin cushion. I don't even think he is getting the fluid in the port.. When I drink the water it does get stopped and then he does his thing with the fill. But then the next day I feel like there was nothing done. I think I have a surgeon who is not listening (not the first time), doesn't care or does't believe me. I am actually getting scared. Would've something is really wrong and he is missing it! So again, options are test, see a different surgeon or get the band removed which breaks my heart. It worked so well for me when it was just right. I am so sad about this right now. I thought I finally had found the answer to my obesity and its all messed up due to a flipped port. Gosh darn it! I also travel one hour to there. I go to Froedert in Milwaukee which is an awsome hospital. One of the best. People come all around from the world to go there. How did I end up in this mess. This time my husband is going with me....can someone please hlep me or support me in anyway. Give me any advice..I need something to keep going....I hear all these success stories and I want to be one of them. I was on my way too. Please, maybe just a pat on the back for me right now.Dec. 21st seems so far away. He is going to be gone I guess. There are two other docs in the practice whom i wish i picked now. I have met both of them and they are awsome. oh well...thanks for listening everyone...HELP!!!

Hello, I can sympathize with your issues My surgeon questioned me on having 3cc's in me. He felt it was too much. I don't understand this. When I asked him what I had before this fill he didn't know. I was like what the heck!!!! I just posted my horror story I have been going through and it may lead to my band being removed after almost 3 years. I have no trust left in him. For now on, bring a note book and you keep track of your cc's. At least you will know then and you can tell them. Sorry to tell you but it goes on more often than you know. Its in and out the door with most surgeons. I am giving my doctor 3 options. Either run a test and make sure there are no leaks, no flips or slips, go to a different surgeon or get the band removed. I have a ot of post operative pain (five months into it) and he just doesn't care. Pain is pain and its interferring with my life. So speak up and keep track of your own cc's. That is what I am going to do if I keep the band....wish I had better news for you.

I don't mean to alarm you, but I am 4 months post op of my port revision (it flipped) and I still am not back to normal. I will be blunt, it hurts like hell and if I move in the wrong way it makes my eyes water. According to my doctor its normal. Guess what, I am looking for a new surgeon. Its not infected, its just soft tissue that will not heal fast enough for me. I still think something is not right, but my doctor says its normal . Pain that makes you buckle over is not normal. If anyone knows of a good surgeon in the Northern part of Ill like Lake County please advise. Listen to your body and don't be afraid to ask your doc questions. This is all new to you and they should have an answer that makes sense to you. Never stop looking for an anwser until you feel satisfied with it. I wish you well with your new journey. Again, I don't mean to discourage you, its just something I am going thru. I was banded in Jan. 2010 and did well until the port flipped. Then everything went down hill but my weight. That went up due to taking out my fluids from the surgery and couldn't get a good fill. These things just have to work themselves out too. You will learn what works for you. Remember, this is a life time journey, not a race.....Have a great day..

After reading your story I am sorry your don't have more family support. Your hubby should be happy for you because you will be healthier and be around longer for him. As for your parents, they may be from the old school. Surgery scares us all, but its their daughter going thru it. People don't understand we do this surgery for our selves. No one else. God gave surgeons a gift to give us this tool to help us be healthier. Thank God we have this availbable or I would be so lost battleing diet after diet. You hang in there and continue to tell them the postivie things and the wonderful outcome of this. Your husband has to work on his insecurities. Show him all the wonderful benefits from it. And agree with him yes, sometimes things don't go as we want them too. That is where faith in your doctor and spiritual needs come in. I wish you well and hope everythig continues to only go as you intend it too. Take Care....

Thank you for caring. Just in a bad place right now. I just thought after almost 2 years of being banded I was clear of these things happening. I went from a new person to a depressed discouraged person. Mostly because the doc woudln't listen. Again, just the pain talking. I pray a lot and tell myself it will get resolved. If it means changing doctors or clinics. Froedert is known to be the best in the country. I guess doctors can't predict our outcome but they sure can help us when they are needed. I will let everyone know whats going on with my port. I wish I could find someone who is going through this too. (I don't wish this upon anyone) but it would be nice to know things can be resolved with this. I am usually a very up beat postive fun person. She has left the building and I am patiently waiting for her to come back. I miss me and so does my family.......