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hey there my name is brittany... my mother and i both have been banded but just recently my mother hasnt been able to keep anything down for the past 4 days... we took her to the hospital and they say her band has slipped and there is extreme pain in her chest and stomach. Her esgphagus has inflammed to the point where she is completely closed up. Now this doctor at the hospital isnt the same one who did her surgery but he is suggesting to do a scope and try to expand her opening and the 2nd thing is to remove the band... i have a strong feeling that it should be removed... i need some advice... can anyone help? has anyone been through this?

hey there my name is brittany... my mother and i both have been banded but just recently my mother hasnt been able to keep anything down for the past 4 days... we took her to the hospital and they say her band has slipped and there is extreme pain in her chest and stomach. Her esgphagus has inflammed to the point where she is completely closed up. Now this doctor at the hospital isnt the same one who did her surgery but he is suggesting to do a scope and try to expand her opening and the 2nd thing is to remove the band... i have a strong feeling that it should be removed... i need some advice... can anyone help? has anyone been through this?

I have also had bad shoulder pains in my left shoulder, and my god does it hurt, i had it right after my surgery and still get them, and ive only had one fill. i get at least one a week and i just fight through the pain, havent found anything that works for me yet, gas x pills didnt work and i thought maybe a heating pad may work along with some Rub A535.... didn't work....

Hey my name is Brittany and Im 17 weighing in at 207 pounds. Im getting banded on April 21st 2006. A lil scared but very excited at the same time. Any advice? My mom just recently has had it done and shes happy with it so far, shes lost 5 pounds and was banded February 23rd 2006.

Hey my name is Brittany and Im 17 weighing in at 207 pounds. Im getting banded on April 21st 2006. A lil scared but very excited at the same time. Any advice? My mom just recently has had it done and shes happy with it so far, shes lost 5 pounds and was banded February 23rd 2006.

Im 17 and getting the band done in April, I dont think there is an age limit at all, why would there be? If your depressed and overweight and you have so many self image issues why not change what you see in the mirror? If you can afford it then whats the problem? This islife changing and I think that if you get it done when your younger then you wont have that weight lose and gain when your older, its keeping you from experiencing some horrible self image issues in the future. This is an amazing oppurtunity. I have diabetes and obesity running through my family genes, I dont want to have the risk be there anymore.

Please do, good luck! I really hope all goes well!

Thank you all this is really huge for me, im taking notes on what you ALL say, the more advice the better, this is highly appreciated, I couldnt ask for better support

Wow thank you, that really helped. At the moment im weighing in at about 207 and im 5'8

Thank you so much lambchops and argon, Lambchops you have a very good point about starting... maybe i just might start my own new thread looking for young adults getting or having it done. Im not a 100% sure which doctor it is but Im thinking it is Dr Yau. I am so happy and lucky that I have the oppurtunity to be able to do this while Im young. 75% of me is so excited because I will no longer feel like the way I do, I dont want to look in the mirror and feel horrible or sad or depressed because of what I see, Im quiting smoking too before I go in and I want to be healthy again, I want to feel good about myself. I think this is the best solution for myself. Mom has been banded since February 23rd 2006. Shes doing pretty good so far, shes lost about 5 pounds so thats really good. I have someone that I can look up to now, and she can help me and thats what I think will be a huge encouragement because shes gone through the stuff that I will be going through. Are there any tips that any of you would like to offer before I head into surgery?

Hey im from alberta and im flying to Toronto to get banded on April 21st. Im a little scared but my mom has just gotten her done so i have someone to look up to when i get worried or scared. Im nervous and stressed but those feelings should go away soon... right? Im only 17 and I weigh 207 pounds, my goal is to hopefull get somewhere between 140-150 pounds