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Hello all...been a while since I've been on here. My wife had her band put in during April of 2008. My wife has been having some issues with weight gain/pain for the last few months. Today an ECG showed that her Lap-Band® has completely eroded through her stomach. She was told by the GI doctor that she would have to have it taken out, let her stomach heal, and then, if she wants another, put another band in. We called the Dr's office that did the band, told them the results and they scheduled an appointment for next monday. Anybody ever have this happen to them???

Hello all...been a while since I've been on here. My wife had her band put in during April of 2008. My wife has been having some issues with weight gain/pain for the last few months. Today an ECG showed that her Lap-Band has completely eroded through her stomach. She was told by the GI doctor that she would have to have it taken out, let her stomach heal, and then, if she wants another, put another band in. We called the Dr's office that did the band, told them the results and they scheduled an appointment for next monday. Anybody ever have this happen to them???

My BMI was 36 when my insurance approved it...I have United Health Care...they required a 40 BMI with no questions asked....Between 35-39 BMI you had to have co-morbidity factors like high cholesterol, high blood pressure, sleep apnea, etc. If you have any of these sometimes the insurance companies will lower your BMI requirement for surgery. Check if you already havent

The Optifast got a little tough...my wife had to do it for 2 weeks, I only had to do it for 1 week (there was a problem with my insurance approval). On top of the optifast, we did eat jell-o, and broth but that is about it. It is tough at the beginning, but after you get banded the liquid diet really isnt all that bad...after you get banded you will be on Clear liquids for 1 week and then full liquids for about 2-3 weeks. I recommend you buy a drink called Isopure from GNC or Vitamin Shoppe...They give you 40 grams of Protein in a 20oz. bottle. You will need the protein to help you heal and to give you a boost. When my wife and I go to our post-op appointment we will find out about the various things bandsters do from that office together. Hope to meet you at any upcoming picnic. Keep me posted about your experience with the group and your surgery...

I was banded by Dr. Dicicco and Grossbard on 4/3...So far everything has gone well and I go for my post-op appointment this Monday....We used this group because they came highly recommended, both me and my wife had the surgery on the same day. My wife works at Tampa General Hospital so they did the surgery there. No issues. Are you in the Tampa area?

Hey, is FOSA the group in Pasco County in Florida? Is that the one with Dicicco and Grossbard?

Ladies Ladies,,,,please take it easy on us...we arent all that bad....

It all sounds normal to me...I was banded 7 days ago...my port still is tender but not as much as before...it is slowly subsiding. I have just been changed from clear liquids to full liquids (which included strained creamy-type soups and skim milk). The pain in your chest is normal....I do have food cravings throughout the day but they will get better once you are able to put something of substance in your mouth. Try and get some protein in you...Like Isopure drinks or protein powder. you will be fine...and make sure you dust off the television screen before you lick it....or maybe that will help...if you lick the screen and it tastes like crap it might curb you appetite for what you were looking at...ha ha...you might have something there

Thank you...what brand of protein shakes is it??

Thanks much

Hey everyone, I am a LEO in Florida and am 5 days post-op...Going to be on light-duty for about 3 weeks at work, but still a little nervous about damage to my port area. I work in a crappy part of town, and fight happen every so often, just a little worried about that. Anyone have any issues??