Greetings, I had my original band placed 12/8/04. All has gone well (weight loss 142lbs) until this past Spring. I thought I had allergies, maybe a cold, maybe I had become too run down (working 55 hours a week). Seems I had a slip, at that time nothing major, I was still able to eat 3-4 times a week and drink. Eventually, I wasn't able to eat but I was able to drink. That, too, came to an end. By the time I was able to get to an urgent care facility I was so run down my potassium was 2. Low potassium levels can cause cardic problems. My surgeon told me I was a direct admit to the hospital dispite my protests as I had finals this week. He even called the hospital to make sure I had arrived. I was sitting at the admitting desk. My surgery had to be postponed due to my potassium levels. The corrective surgery was done and I'm recovering much slower than I anticipated. He told me had I waited until the 27th like I'd planned, my heart would have given out by the 25th.
The point to my story is that the slip was not noticable on a flat x-ray, it had happened less than a week before and there was NO PAIN whatsoever. Don't let this happen to you. At the first sign of nausea, dry heaves, excessive mucus- GO TO YOUR DOCTOR!! The first time is elective, you're psyched, and ready. This time is life threatening!
Thanks for listening. Cheryl
