Michelle C
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3 years has passed since you registered at LapBandTalk! Happy 3rd Anniversary Michelle C!
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2 years post - need revision
Michelle C posted a topic in Revision Weight Loss Surgery Forums (NEW!)
Hello- 2 years post op and I cannot believe I did not visit sooner! Summary of my story...I hit 268 pounds and told myself that something has got to change - made the appointment - went through the approval process - and was approved for surgery- I now weight 227, my lowest was 212- the results have been slow but I have been unfilled due to GERD for about 1 year - and that has caused me to gain some weight back (as well as other hormonal changes, surgical menopause and thyroid disease) but I am still very positive and I am going to be having my band removed and replaced due to slip/prolapse in the next month or so and I am hopeful that will resolve my gaining problems now that the GERD etc. is under control.:biggrin: -
Fran, Thanks for the vote of support and I am hoping for the same results you have..I thought about going to bypass but just too damn afraid of that surgery...may be that is silly but I need to be ok with it...I agree the liquid, mushy, will be rough for those 5 weeks...however, I do remember getting a little more creative in the end with soups and unjury powder so should be ok....Thanks for the success story.
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Thanks for the reply and no problem on no advice and asking a question to my question...I am happy to help anyone...overall I would say this has been gradual - the pain in my back has occurred and I also wake in the night from reflux and choking on the acid that would creep up while sleeping (which is very dangerous and you should tell your doctor right away) I have been sleeping with my bed elevated now and using prilosec twice daily and has made a huge improvement. My symptoms of vomiting and having the chest pressure have been with me since I have been banded, sometimes worse than others - I have had difficulty with slowing down while eating and chewing enough and that has led to where I am today i think because honestly my band has always been tight enough since surgery 2 years ago. The doctor stated after my surgery he was able to place the smaller band and I think that is why my restriction has been fine without having fills-however the vomiting of when I eat too fast or do not chew enough has probably caused the slip/prolapse - the upper GI is what was conclusive that my band needs to be moved or replaced my surgeon is replacing - looking at upper GI that is the best option. However, what concerns me is the stomach pain you are having - I think you should go to the doctor ASAP because my surgeon told me if I should have pain between now and the scheduled revision surgery I should go to the ER and they can do the surgery right away if necessary. I don't want to scare you but don't let it go. Hope this helped you somewhat.
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I found out today that I have a stomach prolapse and need to have my band removed and replaced - does anyone have any experience with this and any advice for me.:tt2:
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I found out today that I have a stomach prolapse and need to have my band removed and replaced - does anyone have any experience with this and any advice for me.:tongue2:
