jsmith1167

Hello I need to find some help or advice on what could be done. I was all ready to have the surgery and during my surgery my stomach was punctured. The doctor said my stomach was "bloggy and floppy" and he wouldnt advise having the lap band done. I want to know if anyone out there in lap band world has every run into this or heard of this happening. I feel like I need a second opinion. I have worked hard now for 3+ years getting all my documentation around and finally was able to be approved by my insurance to have the surgery and now I am being told it wouldnt be advisable. My surgeon and his team were great, just a weird situation but I really want to have the surgery done and dont want to waste all my progress that I have done. Words of wisdom would be greatly appreciated. Thanks Joann:frown::mad:

Hey thank you all for your advice. I will probably take my op report to another surgeon and see what they think. I did go on a 2 week pre-op diet and lost 15 pounds, so I'm not sure that was the problem. I did not want to go the bypass way, I just am not comfortable with moving things around in the body permanently. All I want is a tool to aid me in my weight loss. I have heard of the gastric sleeve but my doctor said they are just be now beginning and only one area in Michigan is doing them, but it is still something to look into. Thanks But thanks again and hopefully I can hear some good news with a second opinion. I will keep posting news. Thanks:smile: