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What if it was a shipment of substandard bands instead of procedure or coincidence? Why would Inamed's # 1 surgeon suddenly perform technically flawed surgeries during a short period of time? Doesn't make sense to me assuming Lopez is one of the best.

Where are you in Oregon? Do you go to Kuri for fills or locally.Thanks

Just went through the survey. The selection criteria must have something to do with the timing of the lapband surgery. I had my surgery in Oct 2005. Try the survey again with a date of later this year. See if that works.

Home equity line of credit. I'm a loan officer so it was the easiest way without the high interest of credit cards.

I am avoiding reading this thread because it is absolutely chilling to even read the horrid title "Suicidal Thoughts" and it the first thing I see when logging into see the new posts.

What is a Band erosion? This is when the Band actually erodes into the stomach. It is a more serious problem, and generally requires removal of the Band. Band erosion is thought to be related to placing too many sutures (or too tight sutures) at the time of Band implantation. Surprisingly, Band erosion is often unnoticed. Occasionally the port will become infected if bacteria track along the catheter out to the port. Other times patients will stop losing weight. Diagnosis often requires an endoscopy. http://www.laparoscopy.com/pleatman/Lapbandfaq.htm A band slippage usually requires the patient to return to the operating room for repair. A band erosion is related to the pressure of the band being wrapped around a hollow organ. Over time, the band may erode through the stomach wall and if this occurs, reoperation is required. A band slippage usually requires the patient to return to the operating room for repair. A band erosion is related to the pressure of the band being wrapped around a hollow organ. Over time, the band may erode through the stomach wall and if this occurs, reoperation is required. http://www.boone.org/bhc/?booneorg=/bhc/cms/1/bariatrics/lapband.html

Kathy,, Thanks for saying what I have been thinking. You can't worry about something that hasn't happened yet. Thanks for the chill pill. You may have averted a stampede.

Out of my ignorance and curiosity, why is PCOS treated with Lapbad Surgery?

Brian, Since the Gallbladder surgery and lapband surgery can be done at the same time, it makes sense to me to go ahead with the lapband too. You recover once instead of twice. The recovery is a breeze. It seems like your doctor is okay with the risk since he said it can be done at the same time. The question to be answered is "are you prepared to change a lifetime of poor food decisions and the pychological loss of your best friend?" You are going to have to find new ways to entertain yourself that doesn't involve a stop for fast food. For me it was easy to make the decision because I was finally hopeful that the Lapband was the answer to 18 years of dieting and weighing 100 pounds more than I did at 38. I am 56, female and enjoy excellent health. ( other than achey knees and lower back from extra weight. ) The hardest part for me was the head hunger which was pretty strong in the first few weeks. I am now, one month post op and no longer struggle with that. In fact, I am hardly ever hungry. It may even be helpful for my grandkids because I am not dragging them to fast food and restaurants for treats and entertainment to feed my own habit. Good luck in your decision and finally, I would ask myself..."What do you have to lose?"

Two months ago, when I was making the decision to get the band, I stumbled on this site. (After reading a gazillion before and after stories from Dr.Websites, obesityhelp.com etc.) I had a hard time even finding out what the heck PBing was! Seemed like everyone was more than pleased with their progress. I noted that some bandsters were more successful with their weightloss but for the most part everyone was plugging away. Everyone take a deep breath. There are many success stories. Michelle is a success story. The band works. It is not a magic bullet. It is a tool. Anybody read the failure rate of a Pacemaker? Now that is scary..

Dr. Joya's website is drjoya.com. You can email them at info@drjoya.com http://www.drjoya.com 1 (888) 4 DRJOYA Toll Free from anywhere in the U.S. 1 (888) 437- 5692 I had my surgery done there. My daughter as well. Very pleased with the service. Full Hospital with ICU. No complications. Everything delivered as promised.

Alex, I agree..Life is full of unexpected twists. To worry about events in the future that may or may not happen is a waste of time and we can't change the ultimate course. It is what it is.. In the meantime, eating healthy, following Drs. orders is excellent advice.