Galaxy

I only met the actual surgeon just before going to surgery but I met one of his medical assistants at a clinic in Glasgow. They did all the consultations prior to the surgery and told me that it would be laproscopically so the scars would be in my belly button and therefore not seen. Due to the high profile of the company I trusted them. I was told I had a 'small 10ml' band but had no restriction when it was filled with 10ml. The doctor increased it to 11ml and I had a little restriction. I haven't had the after care I required as the company who did the surgery withdrew that and I don't know what to do. I am sorry if it case across as a rant. I was hoping for some advice, guidance, understanding? Perhaps someone else who had issues with their band that could tell me what they did to rectify it? I don't know how to 'make it work'. Perhaps this is not the forum I should be on.

Well thank you all for the warm welcome ..... NOT My first time on any forum about my band and looking for help, and all I get is ridicule. Way to make someone feel uncomfortable.

My journey started when I felt unable to regulate my weight. I had tried various diets but nothing worked and my will power was terrible. I had heard all about gastric banding and felt it would be worth trying. I contacted a very reputable company and met with one of their staff in Glasgow, and she commented that I was suitable for banding and it would be done in their clinic in England. I was also told that if I chose one doctor in particular, there would be no scarring as he would do it lapriscopily. I liked the sound of that, so went ahead and booked it, putting down a large deposit. I was given thing to do prior to the surgery and then travelled down to England for the procedure. I met the doctor shortly before going to surgery then I was taken to theatre. When I woke up I was immediately aware of a dressing high up on my abdomen. I was quite upset as I was told I would have no scar ..... When the doctor came to see me quite some time later, I questionned him about the scar and he said ...... Are you ready for this?????? "Oh dear. I didn't know because I didn't read your file before going to surgery." Well I nearly hit the roof. I was disgusted with the situation and just couldn't believe what had happened. So many other issues soured the whole procedure - the main one being that when I discussed my surgery with a local NHS surgeon, he confirmed I should never have been offered the surgery as I am a 'grazer' and nibble on things all day long and the band is not suitable for someone like me. I only wish I knew. The band has been drained of Fluid so doesn't work and I am now saving up to have it removed. I did contact the ombudsman and I was able to get a portion of my money back, but not enough. I had the surgery, went through all the pain, have a scan I shouldn't have had, and now have a band that doesn't work. I really wish someone had told me about this before I made a very bad decision.