warriors_journey

Perhaps it was too acidic for you. After being banded I found my tolerance for food changed.

I am currently still banded but am having issues. Saw my doc 2day & he thinks it's eroded & needs 2 come out. I lost 85!lbs, gained 10 back & am very very close 2 my goal. I asked him his opinion regarding a revision 2 the sleeve, he's all for it. My hubby on the other hand was sleeved a couple of months ago, has done well, no complications & is very happy w/his progress. I don't know many sleevers but they all seem 2 be pleased. U may want 2 go to the counterpart forum for sleeves. I'm sure u'll (we'll) find goo-gobs of former bandsters to sleeves. Good Luck 2 u & may God ease your path just enough for u 2 make it thru this. Celeste

If the band is infected the bacteria travels from the stomach/band to the port site.

I have an appt Saturday. I just wanna know so I can get it fixed & move forward.

Sx are pain & swelling @ the port site. Stomach pain....is horrid.

I don't KNOW 4 sure but I have the symptoms & my doc said he wanted 2 see me ASAP.

It is alarming - greater than 40%!!!! I'm having signs/symptoms of an eroded band, so I AM frightened.

I will call. I'm just a ball of nerves.

My surgeon explained to me that if I continue to have pain at my port site he wants 2 do an egd. That was 2 months ago. I still have pain, feels like I'm overly restricted & I have a burning sensation & pain in the upper abdomen. I need this band - whether physical or psycho. I'm super nervous & hesitant about calling him. Signed, Scared Cee