Pinkgirl1234

Just saw the new dr.Requires a 3 month wait after removal.Going for an barium swallow test and X-ray to see if band has slipped.

With all of the issues with the band ,The insurance companies have the nerve of requiring a 34 mo diet. 3-4 month diet

I know...not too happy about anesthesia 2 times.

The sleeve loses its effect after a few years?Really?

The sleeve loses its effect after a few years???

The Dr. Did state that it is done in 2 surgeries because with the sleeve there are staples and if there is scarring and swelling it can cause complications.With the bypass same deal.I just am nervous of having to go under anesthesia twice.Is there a hospital stay for the initial band removal?

I am a NY girl now living in NJ.When I originally had my lap band I had it done at Lenox Hill it was the pioneer hospital but there are quite a few other hospitals and some great Drs.

I have the same thing happening.I Painful.

Everyday is like a crap shoot with the band.Yesterday great,today barfed and terrible indigestion.

Had my gallbladder removed and I am still vomiting and the various pain is not happening.I am going for barium swallow to see what is truly happening.He performs revisions in 2 steps.Band removal then revision.I am not jumping for joy.I have had deep vein thrombosis...I have to now put bypass back on the table.

Just went to the dr. Today....I now have to really reconsider whether it is the sleeve or bypass .I need to lose a minimum of 125 pounds .....no ifs and or but about it.This new dr doesn't perform bypass(his associates )do.He only performs a 2 part revision ...so it would be band removal,wait 3 months then another surgery.Now this is the same difference.2 surgeries....:-(.Maybe the bypass is the way to go.

...and another thing...I want off the fills ...I don't have time or money for this kind of upkeep.Lets also be real ...fills hurt.I have a whole bunch of other health issues.Unneccessary needles.Anyone who can should get off their miserable band ride.

Went to the new dr today.He is a quiet reserved physician.i told him my woes.Incidently had a bad case of indigestion .I am scheduled for a barium swallow and X-ray of the band on Thursday.He explained to me that he only does Sleeve ,revisions and the band.Seems like a lot of people are having their band removed.He also gave me a script for a upper and lower gi to make sure there is no hidden hernia.He only does 2 procedure revisions so I would have to have band removal then wait 3 months for the sleeve.He explained that this is the best way not to develop any complications because the sleeve is irreversible.

I have done the Atkins/Dukan diets.They work for awhile but I think they are not good for you in the long run.

I am wishing that post surgery I hate chocolate because....it has been a faithful lover of mine.

Npickering...hang in thee...you are doing great! Hang in there!

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What were your co morbidies?

Good Luck.Congrats !Say a little prayer and get ready to begin a new chapter.

Ugh...nerve pain...can this be detected in a known test.?

If I run into problems I will definitely contact Lindstrom.Thanks.

Barrysue...you have no craving for sugar?Wow...now that would be an upside for me....by the way,check out www.BariatricChoice.com.They have a wide selection of foods and products.

It is my nightmare.

Get it done!Keep us posted!:-)

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