This thread is very fascinating...I have NEVER been to OH..nor do I intent to. I find LBT is very informative and helpful even to us'old timers'..haha...IT is VERY wise to never give out medical advice...I was banded in APril of 2003...in April of 2004 I had the most agonising pain..I was on a trip and wound up unconscience and in an ambulance...did not know anything for 4 days. They lost me in the 2nd ambulance when I was rushed to a city 70 mi away with bigger facilities...and NO..i did not see the white light..I wonder why actually?? haha..teasing here...BUT, my point is..it turned out to not be the band...was a pancreitus attack...which seems strange in itself because I DO NOT NOR EVER HAVE drink...seems the bile duct was closed off...the pain hit instantly and with such force that it was almost unbearable...My surgeon talked to a few other DR'S and they do not really see a corralation with the band...but..I am just posting this in case anyone else may have experienced this occurance...or..if you do have a pain that nearly knocks you off feet..remember...not everythign is the band..but it sure is a place to start wondering...
I am throughly enjoying everyones posts in all the threads!
Thanks
deb
banded APril 2003...been at goal for couple yrs give or take that dreaded 5 lbs!..Feelign like God gave me a new life!!..Go For The Dream!