Well, since the web site ate my post ...this is what I remember....
This is my story and I am desperate for suggestions,
Had a lap band put in 12/12/07.
Recheck surgery Jan 3,2008
Feb 8 tried a fill through radiology....did not work
March 7 fill through radiology /argued w/surgeon/fill did not work/ asked records to be transferred/ dr held them back for 2 months
Met new apprehensive doctor May 9
Told to get blood work and an upper GI before I returned.
Dr next available appt July 31 (hopefully my 3rd fill?)
July 31 7:30am office called, canceled appt.
Next available appt, end of Nov. (still never had fill that work)
Decided to call some number off a TV commercial
Amazing when I called for my records, a new doctor was hired and I could get in the next week!
Now it's September 3rd.
Met the new dr, he tried 4 times, long needles in to my stomach trying to "hit" the port. Enough already...stop. I have the ultimate tolerance to pain but enough was enough.
Back to front office to schedule the radiology appt.
I called weekly. They were trying to get me in. ha After the 4th week, no appt. I called and said I am done.
Dr calls...What's up?" I quit. I've never had a fill that worked but when I least expect it, my mouth foams up and I vomit violently. /Just happened 6 days ago when I was at the Neil Diamond concert. We had box seats where you are waited on for dinner. Vomiting can occur anytime, 2 bites of a light meal,,,,,,,,,,,Surprise
Told the dr I want it out. Well, that's not done, they just leave it. But they have no real documented report of the lap band just left in any longer than 10 years.
Out of 10 months of frustration, I've gained 30 lbs. Yep, life sucks.
Now what can I eat? My girlfriend just brought over home grown grapefruit, oranges and some delicious looking apples! I don't prefer juice and why should I have to,,,,,.ya know?
Moderators, please don't boot me off the board. I am very serious and will answer any of your concerns but dr naming will only be done if need be.
Thank you all for reading, if I get removed from the discussion board, best of luck to all.
Lori
