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If complications arised during surgery (and they sometimes do, regardless of the type of surgery) NOW picture the patient as YOUR CHILD...who would you want handling it? A surgeon who was doing this type of surgery for the first time or an old pro? Just my two cents P.S. -Isn't boston in MA, is Boston one the countries Medical Meccas?

Hello All, My story is a little different then most of you on this board. But I really don't "fit" in any catergory. I had 1st Lap-band surgery. Surgery was aborted BEFORE actual placement of band. Surgeon said it was aborted due to abnormality in anatomy. Although he did sucessfully remove my gallbaddler. I had 2-nd attempt at placing lap-band @ same hospital w/ my original surgeon assited by another expert lap-band surgeon, approx 6 months after original attempt. Lap-band surgery 2-nd attempt was also aborted, due to scar tissue (internal) from first surgery. :faint: Now I'm on Phentermine, it works okay, but not great. It is prescribed for appetite supression. Just recently started the Phen RX, about a month ago. I don't feel it is doing much, but then again neither am I. Other then continuing to make healthier food choices (I have been slacking on the gym lately). Tracy- What is Effexor? And how does it help when used w/ phentermine? I am just wondering how everyone else deals? Does anyone else struggle with the decission of considering more drastic WLS? Anyone know how to the "it factor" back...the one that gets u back to gym, back on track?

bug, I too got the blisters (from surgical adhesive-surgical glue). Second surgery they made a note in my chart & I reminded them just before going into pre-op. They used alternative measures to close me up (old fashion stitches). Hospitals/surgeon are used to dealing w/ allergies that they are aware of and prepare accordingly...I think most people run in to trouble when medical staff are unprepared/unaware/unexpected prior. Hope that helps

yes, I think we are on the same page. I heard he is the best in his field.:eyebrows: :zip: I had heard rumors as to the losing weight thing. How much in your opinion. I started pre-op at 223, I now weighing in at about 188lbs depending on the day. How exactly does the weight loss affect the out come? Thanks for taking the time to respond.

Hello, I am curious if anyone was physically unable to be banded? This is what happened to me. I thought I was ready for every possible complications...I guess I was EXCEPT for non-placement. Never really understood this was a rare possibility. I won't say it wasn't mentioned, but I will say I have no recollection of it ever being mentioned. Although I am sure somewhere in waiver we all sign prior to surgery (in the very small print) it is probably listed. Let me say, I researched & did more reseach and finally I picked an expirenced surgeon w/ a great record, and a world renowed hospital. I was told it was due to abnormality in my anatomy I was unabled to be banded. I had a second attempt at band placement by my original doctor assited by another world class lap-band doctor, preformed @ same hospital. The second attempt was also aborted only this time due to scare tissue (internal) from the first attempt. I would still have lap band placed if it was viable possibility. So I guess I looking for a person who may have had band placed after several failed attempts & lots of scar tissue.

Hello, I am curious if anyone was physically unable to be banded? This is what happened to me. I thought I was ready for every possible complications...I guess I was EXCEPT for non-placement. Never really understood this was a rare possibility. I won't say it wasn't mentioned, but I will say I have no recollection of it ever being mentioned. Although I am sure somewhere in waiver we all sign prior to surgery (in the very small print) it is probably listed. Let me say, I researched & did more reseach and finally I picked an expirenced surgeon w/ a great record, and a world renowed hospital. I was told it was due to abnormality in my anatomy that I was unabled to be banded. I had a second attempt at band placement by my original doctor assited by another world class lap-band doctor preformed @ same hospital. The second attempt was also aborted only this time due to scare tissue (internal) from the first attempt. I would still have lap band placed if it was viable possibility. So I guess I'm curious, looking see if there is anyone who may have had band placed after several failed attempts & lots of scar tissue.