paula4422

I had my sleeve done Tuesday before last. The incision where the tummy was pulled out is unbelievably painful. I can't bend, squat... and there is a huge knot if I press in the area... any ideas what is causing this... the pain has gotten worse and my surgeon is out till Monday after next.

I had the band for 7 years, and I had trouble the past year. Bloating, nausea, never felt well. I have gained 20 lbs and my skin is shiny it's so tight on my hands and stomach.

I am in the 3 month waiting period as my stomach was in really bad shape, Doc said it didnt even look like a stomach. It took him over 3 hours just to find the band and get it out of the mess it was in. The problem is....anything I eat swells up my stomach, it gets huge, and my stomach always hurts, and the gas is unreal. Has anyone else experienced this?

Hi, I saw my Dr Monday, an upper GI confirmed that my band has slipped and my pouch I'd dilated. I am assuming that my insurance is going to cover the repair/ and revision to the sleeve. I decided to wait until Dec 16th due to schedule issues. I can eat some, but I stay nauseous and have incredible heartburn. I've been reading post for several days, but I don't see many people with slippage. I found that odd. Thanks for letting me in. I need lots of support. Lol I was banded in 2008 and have lost 135 lbs. I regained the 35, but I have it under conrtol. I am not losing now. Even with really low calorie intake. scales just not moving.

Sooooooo.....My surgery was bumped up to November 18th, which was about 3 weeks ago. My condition worsened and my dr didnt think it was safe to wait. The surgery ended up taking over 3 hours just to locate and detach the band from my stomach. I am told the surgery took a turn for the worse when my vitals began to drop. Long story short, he was not able to do the sleeve. So now I wait. He said we can start over in January.....I am not sure how my insurance will look at this mess, it was initially approved. Its been a long 3 weeks.

Thank you so much for the encouragement! I am so worried about not losing again. It's good to hear that so many people do so well.

Can I ask why you were denied? I guess I dont understand if it "has" to come out how can they tell you no?