sheshard2hold

I am a former lap band paitent that has eroded in DEC. '08, and had it removed by another doc. He will not reband...so i am consulting another doc who does bands and sleeves. I have insurance that covers the sleeve but the new doctor in my area (Melbourne,Florida) who does the sleeve has only done six sleeves all have been private pay and I'm the first to have ins. pay for the procedure.I am desperate due to the fact i have gained back 45 of my 110 lbs lost and I have heard great resluts from his credentials and one testimony. what does anyone else think???should i give him a chance?? he'sDoctor Domkowski, Sebastian ,Florida.

Hello..It has been a real long time since I have posted. But now I want to get some insight from anyone who has had their port removed more thatn 2 x and been successful at last with their 3 or 4th maybe? I have been thru alot this year since Dec 25th last year 2005. being banded Dec 12 2005 i had a port infection landing me is hospital on Christmas Day and septic.....upon admission my b/p was 67/37. I was told I had MRSA, anyways 10 days in hosp after having port removed in emergency surgery...I came home with an intrevenious antiboitic on the pole i had to drag around for 26 days. I decided to get a 2nd port put in March 1,2006. Not good......it was placed under my rib and caused so much pain for 2mos and 3 weeks i was turning crazy and elected to get it out again. The doc left the band intact and i had 70% restriction....but emotionallly i was a wreck and carbs are easy to consume as we know when stressed and depressed. I have gained 12 lbs back. I was told there was no need for and antibiotic this time and just taking out the source of infection will let the body heal. The tests run on my port and skin showed heavy colinization for MRSA again.Well that was May 25th and now I want to get the port put back in again. So I have a date set for Nov.29th...(6 mos later)I am very apprehensive that I Will get infected again even though we are doing things to prevent this like 1. wash 1 week proior to surgery with hibiclens antibatcterial cleanser 2. on day of surgery doc will give me I.V of the newest version of an antibiotic to fight any MRSA infection 3. Doc will place port under layer of muscle instead ,due to better blood circulation instead of first layer of skin......... I sure pray this works and I can get on with my life. My surgeon is very knowledgable with this surgery,,that isn't a fear..it's the port not healing up again....if not it will be the end of my lap band experience cuz the doc will take the band out . If there is any info or any other docs reading this I am open to all information and encouragement provided:) I did manage to lose initially with my band ,46 lbs but gained back 12. I need to lose 60 more.Thanks to all in advance!! NIkki in Fl

hello fello bandster......I too had a port infection but 14 days after surgery......I am wondering what happened to you since then did it ever heal ? was it removed completely ?(The port, like mine) or what.? I have had 2 port infections now and am contemplating a 5th surgery to put this new port back in after packing the wound and healing up since May 24th.I hope this post finds you.and your outcome was good overall. I am maintaining 211# down from 255 Dec 12th. but i need that port for restriction you know!!?? My name is Nicole and was banded in Melbourne flORIDA dec 12 2005

COngratulations on your banding! please know that the pain from gas are not relieved too well from the liquid pain meds the doc ordered.....due to the fact it is very constipating, relaxing the bowels and trapping gas......i had a sharp opain in my lower left area of my belly for 3 weeks and was on my 3rd refill of liq hydrocodone........causing more pain in the 3rd week til the pharmacist told me I was only making it worse by trying to get rid of the gas pain taking this med. so he gave me an over the counter magnesium drink that cleaned me out like you wouldnt believe and the next day my 3 weeks of gas and pain were gone!! hope this made sense! GAs ex does work too and as much movement as you can tolerate! Good Luck

Hello, I was banded Dec.12th 2005, If you felt what you called a perfect restriction and now after severe vomitingnone, then listen to your body! You know with your weight loss how it felt before ,call the doc asap........I hope you already have. I can barely eat 5 ounces, i know we sare only allowed 4 ozs. but I tried to test my limit a few times and you know that HORRIBLE ,CRUSHING feeling we get in our chests when we cheat.......that's the band doing it's job."preventing overeating". I hope to hear back from you and that you have resolved the problem. I recently spent Dec 25 -Jan 2 in the hosp. due to my port having a bad infection and being removed. But my origional restriction is still keeping me in line!! I will be reoperted on in about 3-4 mos.to reconnect the port in another location. GOOD LUCK

I am a diabetic and got infected 13 days after lap banding surgery, 8 days in hosp and major antibiotics by I.V. now for next 4 weeks and 2x daily packing of my removal port site! with home care nursing . This is very interesting to know...about the diabetic majority!! I have lost 24 lbs. Since DEC 12th and am honestly looking online tonite for the first time to read previous posts similar to mine about infections and re-attatching my port to the in 4 weeks or so.

Hello, I was banded on Monday Dec.12th...at 11:00 am and went home by 3:30. I know I'm supposed to be sore but this left shoulder and neck pain "takes the cake !" owwww! It comes and goes...today is the 3rd day and my tummy is rumbling and diarhea has set in. I feel a wreck. Does anyone have any secret to relief of this shoulder /neck pain? I am also FULL of GAS! I dont mean to sound too mushy but I'm in real discomfort I have tried the gas-x but did not swallow the shell around it for fear it could get stuck, but no relief.