VETERAN BANDER
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13 years later and - I Love my band
VETERAN BANDER replied to TakinThePlunge's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
banded in 2012. That's what I wanted to hear if it ain't broke why fix it. Have you gone to dr any time just to get it checked since 2006? I'm hesitant to go to a doctor, since lap bands aren't popular anymore they will try to get me to remove band and get a different procedure. For the most part, I'm happy with the band, once we became friends, it's all good in the hood. I just want to get the band checked to make sure it hasn't slipped. No health issues, some weight gain, but that's because I eat crap sometimes. -
Gastric Banding Concern/Eroding
VETERAN BANDER replied to Amanda A.'s topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
This is my worry. Got in 2012 also. I only have 3ccs in a 10cc band. But I keep hearing how the band can erode and mess us up internally. There are no bariatric doctors locally and I would have to go out of town too. I don't have any issues per say. How are you doing now? -
i HAD LAPBAND IN 2012. AND HAVE NOT SEEN ANYONE SINCE. I TRIED AND THE DR WOULD NOT EVEN CHECK ME. MY ORIGINAL DR RETIRED. I ONLY HAD 3MM ON SALINE EVER IN A 10MM BAND. HAVE BEEN LOOKING FOR A NEW DR, BUT NONE IN MY AREA WILL HAVE TO LOOK OUTSIDE OF CITY.
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Question, when I did my lapband, I had to do 3 weeks of liquid diet (I lost 26 lbs) Someone I know is having the sleeve done and she only had to be on liquid diet one day!. Is this possible? Inquiring minds want to know!
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Entirely possible.
Entirely normal.
Horses for courses stuff.
Doctors are different and have different expectations.
Patients, too, are all different. Not all generalities apply to everyone.
Some doctors have short liquid diet suggestions for their patients.
My surgeon generally sets two weeks for MOST patients. In my case though, with a BMI of close to 50, he asked for FOUR WEEKS. I chose unilaterally to make it even easier on him by doing SIX WEEKS.
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