Still Misbehavin

Hello, I'm Danielle and I am one of the MANY people who need to have a revision surgery. I had my band put in in July 2009. There were many ups and downs but I landed in the 40% EWL category. I still had 90lbs to go, but after discussing it with a different bariatric surgeon... He broke the news to me: (+)65% of all Lap Bands will fail in the first 6 years, and his case load carries more then 90 revisions a year. I was relieved to hear that it wasn't "Me" who failed; it was the band that failed. You see... I have a DIRE need to lose my weight. I have no co-morbidities, however, at 32 years old I have had 2 major back surgeries. In August 2012, I had a spinal fusion. My neurosurgeon explained that once you get one fusion, each subsequent disc will continue to deteriorate until my entire back is fused... Screws, rods, plates and all. My motivation is to not be crippled with another spinal fusion every 2 years until I am completely disabled at the age of 40. I am here in order to utilize EVERY POSSIBLE TOOL I can find, as well as, be here to support others. Thanks for taking the time to read my story. ***my official surgery date is Feb. 21, 2013 @ 7:30am***

PLEASE... Someone tell me they have felt that horrible burning pain. It feels like some set a hot charcoal in the middle of my abdomen. It's not directly after I eat either. I tried taking Tums, but it didn't help. I decided to lay down to go to bed, but the pain and discomfort made me nauseous and I started throwing up/wretching. Holy crap this is painful... Someone please tell me this is normal.

Sorry.... Turns out I have Acute pancreatitis and a kink in my intestines

Well.... I decided that the pain was getting worse, and I just couldn't handle it anymore. Turns out - actrcxfff f

That's awesome! Congrats.

I had a woman comment to me that: ********** "it's all perspective...Scars are your badge of honor.... They may not be pretty but they are the proof if a battle you conquered." **********

Congrats!!! Good luck to you too. It's the best thing I've ever done for ME!

Hi everyone!!! Sorry for the sluggish reply. Surgery went well! Dr was very pleased with everything. He said I had more scar tissue then anticipated, but was able to clean it up nicely. My stay in the hospital was a cake walk. HOWEVER, not 2 days after being released I started to come down with (what I thought was) a cold. Within 36 hours, I had the flu! Booooo... The sneezing and coughing was causing so much pain and discomfort that I was unable together ANY fluids down. Tuesday was the first day if being beaten up by the flu bug, and by Friday afternoon, I was told by my Dr to get back to the hospital for fluids. I was in the hospital for 45hours being pumped full of fluids. Dr said it was pretty bad. But Sunday I was released feeling much better!!! I was weighed before I left and I had lost 8lbs since my Pre-op check in weight. Dr told me that I is more, but because I'm packed full of fluids they wouldn't be able to get an accurate reading. No problem! I can still handle 8lbs. Lol

Hi everyone. My name is - stillmisbehavin

Hello, I'm Danielle and I am one of the MANY people who need to have a revision surgery. I had my band put in in July 2009. There were many ups and downs but I landed in the 40% EWL category. I still had 90lbs to go, but after discussing it with a different bariatric surgeon... He broke the news to me: (+)65% of all Lap Bands will fail in the first 6 years, and his case load carries more then 90 revisions a year. I was relieved to hear that it wasn't "Me" who failed; it was the band that failed. You see... I have a DIRE need to lose my weight. I have no co-morbidities, however, at 32 years old I have had 2 major back surgeries. In August 2012, I had a spinal fusion. My neurosurgeon explained that once you get one fusion, each subsequent disc will continue to deteriorate until my entire back is fused... Screws, rods, plates and all. My motivation is to not be crippled with another spinal fusion every 2 years until I am completely disabled at the age of 40. I am here in order to utilize EVERY POSSIBLE TOOL I can find, as well as, be here to support others. Thanks for taking the time to read my story. ***my official surgery date is Feb. 21, 2013 @ 7:30am***

AWESOME THREAD! I seriously mean that too. I have read a lot of different threads, and this is the most laid back and fun group of people thus far. Thank you for sharing, what I can imagine is a very embarrassing/humbling, experience. From someone who would have had to learn the hard way..... (Probably multiple times) ....... I appreciate your decision to share.

I just tried them. YUM!!! I add a full serving if other Protein to up the protein by 18g making a total if 30. Soy milk (more protein! ) and then some fruit - bananas peaches... What ever.... Awesome!

YEP! And you can order a sample pack (3-4 days worth) for $3. I kept track of the flavors that I liked and disliked. celebratevitamins.com The best part about this site- it SPECIFICALLY for bariatric patients. You choose which procedure you had and they show you the complete cycle of recommended vitamins! IT'S AN AWESOME SITE!!!