rhythmco

Hello friends, i came across this web site today in desperation of dealing with complications from my lap band surgery. I was banded on July 20, almost three weeks ago. I am having a terrible time with pain and nausea and i'm so discouraged. I've been to the ER twice now, once by ambulance, with uncontrollable dry heaving. (attempt to vomit but nothing comes up) Also my acid reflux is to the point where is coming up my throat and through my eustation tube into my left ear. I AM DIEING WITH THIS PAIN!! I have prescriptions for all of this nonsense, but what kills me is that of all the people i know who've had the band i just can't understand why i'm the only one with all the problems.... this has been a very discouraging ordeal for me. I have lost 32lbs as of today (296 to 264) and feel no excitement or glory about it. This is not worth it. My mother and sister both have bands and have done wonderful as well as two other friends of mine. All of us went to the same surgeon. My life has been totally disrupted and i am losing money for not being able to work with chronic nausea, or vomiting, or something. So at this point i will ask those who read this post: - How long did it take you to return to normal and live life as you did before the band? - has anyone else experienced an impossible first month only to heal well and regain control of their life?

Neal this is absolutely great, i LOVED seeing the pics, thanks for such a detailed picture narration. You are exactly what i'm hoping to become. I just had my band on july 20th, almost three weeks ago. I have had terrible, inexplicable complications. Extreme nausea, some uncontrollable vomiting, acid reflux all the way back up into my throat and left ear, excruciating pain......etc etc this whole deal has been a tough experience. I keep telling myself it will get better but man it's something new everyday. Your pics are great and a bit of an inspiration. This device is in me now so i might as well make the best of it that can be made. I started at 296 and in three weeks have lost 32lbs. Today at the doctor, between throwing up, i weighed 264. I wish i could say there is glory in losing 32lbs, but with my complications there is none at all. Good luck to you! Have your scars healed from the skin removal? How well have they healed? Chris