Dana newman

I just read a posters rendition of her experience With the band and how horrible it was/is for her And all she got was slammed !! Everyone who is Conciderimg this type of surgery needs to read ALL out comes because one of them could happen To you! When you are told in orientation all possible Side effects of surgery who are you fooling guys Everyone hears them and thinks it can't happen To me.... Well ask your self why are you obese?? Be honest this is life long and not a quick fix. They Also don't tell you all possible side effects either. Did they tell you that your band could cause a Life threatening inflammatory process involving Your lungs, liver ect??? It happened to me!! Lungs full of fluid ect... What about Vagus Nerve stimulation? Did they mention that? I also Have that now and have episodes of syncope( feel Like I am passing out) I am now afraid to go anywhere So, I AM getting my HORRIBLE band removed That I have had since 93.... I was not told about The above side effects... Kuddo's to u guys that This actually works for, contact me in 20 yrs and Tell me your experience !! Also for all of you that Bashed her read your own boards they are full Of miserable people!!!!

I just wanted to clarify some thing. I guess I didn't put in my post that yes it was put on in 93 by Dr Molina. It was a gastric band they all have similar side effects. To the poster who said I though that everyone did this surgery without thought...I never meant to come across like that. But the fact remains they cause numerous medical issues. The only other thing I have to say is that this board is full of bullies and it is for some reason allowed. This board should be for support God knows you will need it

I appreciate the comments and wish everyone well I only posted here at all because I personally Feel violated by what has happened to me. I am not here to make friends and was lurking only To see if others had the same problems. The poster Who said it is not the bands fault is mostly right Non compliance is the major factor. I think one that Is the worst for a morbidly obese person, if we were compliant All the time we wouldn't be fat! I want I just want people to know All side effects,

I am not the " other" person. I am a real live 58 yo Mom( used to be nurse). I was told about the