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Astrotoes, The book is great and so worth the $15.00. I love the thought that a runner is someone who runs...nothing more complicated than that. It is cold like the dickens here right now, and windy. Let me check the old weather ... it is currently -25, with the windchill making it -39C. So, I think I will drive home tonight and cuddle up with my gang and watch a movie!!! Have a good night all!!! Dawn Banded April 4, 2006 Montreal
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Outcome of what happened with surgeon today.
NurseTeresa replied to raazzberry's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
JoAnn I am so sorry to hear about your problems and wish you all the luck in the world with the decisions that you make. Please do some serious research as to what other form of WLS you will chose if that is the way you go. There are so many more complications with the DS then the RNY if you choose to go that way. There is more malabsorption, higher death and complication rate, among other issues. There are alot of Drs that will not even do that surgery anymore because of the complication rate. Don't get me wrong all surgeries specially WLS have their issues but the DS has more then the RNY. Including severe offensive smells from stools and when you pass gas. That is something that will never go away. I have friends that have had both done and do know that the one that had the DS done now wishes that she would have looked into the two choices better then she did. She just figured she had a larger amount of weight to loose and you tend to lose more with the DS then the RNY. So that was how she went. I am offering you all this information as a friend and someone who has seen the outcomes of both very close up. I also happen to work in a hospital where our Drs will not do the DS because of the higher mortality and complication rate. To me that says a whole lot about that particular surgery. Again, Best wishes in whatever your choice is. I will keep you in my prayers just give it to God with him all is possible. -
Outcome of what happened with surgeon today.
NewSho replied to raazzberry's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
Very good questions indeed. I don't know if I qualify to even respond to this, since I know many European Bandsters who have had theirs for some time (longer than me, I've had mine 5 yrs this upcoming month). There are also some Mexican Bandsters who are around with longer term band experiences, if not on this forum, then certainly on others. What's a "long" period of time? I don't know. Mine has stayed in (even though almost 5 ys ago, I had life-threatening illness after being banded) partially because no one knew much about the complications back in 2001. Rejection is always a possibility but so far apparently the Band and I have found some truce. I did have my port & tubing replaced 13 months ago but it was done surgically as usual (*shrug*) and I don't think there were signs of me rejecting the band, per se. However, my biggest concern is that after 5 years and 2 LapBand surgeries later, I've only gotten my BMI down to 30 or so. So technically I'm still listed as 'obese' according to BMI charts. That's hardly acceptable to me, and far more important, I still have more weight to use. So to answer your second question sometimes I wonder why " I " particularly went through this. Had I known a year ago that I still wasn't going to lose weight - then band rejection or not - instead of having my band port/tubing replaced - I would have been revised then (*sigh*) to another form of surgery. I wouldn't have gone through all I have done just to get down to this size. I'm VERY frustrated about that. Here's the irony - now that my BMI is down to 30 - I no longer qualify for a revision. So it's a tough position. So now I am undergoing series of tests to make sure the band is still OK. If the band has a defect or needs to be removed - then I would DEFINITELY need a revision to another surgery at the same time. Period. Or else I have to fight it out with the band. I can't lose any more weight with my band being under-restricted but at least it's there. - if I am unbanded and without a restriction, then I fear I will return to my former weight without a doubt. And so help me, I live in fear that I'd get even bigger. I'd be inconsolable. So it makes this a bit tough, but I'm not down yet. Happy Band (and UnBanded) Journeys to all, New Sho -
Outcome of what happened with surgeon today.
rachele replied to raazzberry's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
I don't think that I could consider a surgery that many doctors are not willing to do anymore.. Hi, Jo Ann. I just wanted to clear that up real quick. It's not that the Dr's are not willing to do the DS, they are just not trained to do it. It is a more complicated surgery, and required more learning, which most surgeons are quite happy with the status Quo if they are making money with the RNY. For some people (myself included) the DS has many, many advantages over the RNY. I'm not trying to sell you my surgery, I just wanted to say before you decide please do some research on the pros and cons of both, RNY and the DS. The DS still has the highest rate of EWL and the lowest rate of regain. I don't regret revising from the band to the DS, not for a minute. Good luck, and I'm very sorry about your band. I know how it feels, I've been there. Rachele -
Roll Call; Previously Sleeved...
amykins replied to AmandaRaeLeo's topic in Mexico & Self-Pay Weight Loss Surgery
I was sleeved 8/31/12 by Dr Aceves. I've lost 55# since surgery and I feel incredible! Not a single complication, Still can't eat more than 2 oz of meat in a meal and I like it that way. :wub: Would I do it again? In a heartbeat! But I'm glad I don't have to LOL -
Truckoholic - I read your post and go "yep, yep" -- well, for most of it (don't plan on having any more kids, etc). LisaB411 - I too fear the complications, and the 'never being able to eat _____ (fill inthe blanks, since I love everything). But, Like Truckoholic, I have started to dream about everything I've missed out on in the past years of being fat... I too want to ride a bike again (especially w/ gas prices today!) I want to run and play and garden. I want to shop and buy nice clothes. It took me a year to decide to have the surgery. The first time I read about the life style changes I thought, NO WAY. I could never do that! Only eat a 1/2 cup of food? Never get my money's worth of an all you can eat buffet? Skip pizza? It seemed too radical. But over the following year, It was sitting in the back of my brain... Last fall, I revisited the whole issue, and decided it was time. What was I waiting for? At 50, my life is probably more than half over! When was I going to start enjoying myself? Was food that important to me? The past 4 months have required life style changes in preparation for the surgery. I've lost a little weight, and I'm finding that I really don't miss eating large quantities of food as much as I thought. I still cheat -- and need more food than I'd like to feel satisfied. But that's what I'm hoping the band + proper fill will help me out with...less hunger, less food = weight loss! I already feel better just loosing what I have. I can only imagine how great I will feel next year at this time! I read a lot of studies and statistics to convince myself this was safe. My surgery is in about 2 weeks, and yes, I'm scared about the possible complications, pain, diet changes. Maybe you're not emotionally ready for the surgery - you CAN cancel it! But, maybe you're just having the normal jitters... There is risk in everything we do, every choice we make. Do the PROS of having surgery outweigh the cons? Only you can decide for yourself! Good luck!
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I had lots of complications the first six months due to an unknown problem that existed long before I had surgery and the band made it worse. My doc diagnosed and fixed it. I'm 12lbs from goal. I would do it again without a 2nd thought because I'd never be 162 without the band. It just wouldn't happen.
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Is "banding" The Sleeve A Common Practice?
TheNewSusie replied to Estrovan's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Sounds neat, but even though it's stitched in place to prevent slips don't you have to end up taking the band out within 5-10 years? Can it still erode ? What r the complications ? It's still a band, right? -
Hi! My husband is in the Air Force and we are stationed at Lackland AFB, TX. I was seriously considering the RNY surgery, but was too scared of the possible complications and side effects. Just this past week I found out that Tricare is now covering the lap band surgery. I had said before that if they ever did I would do it in a heartbeat. However, we will be moving this summer (more than likely) and I don't want to start the process of getting approved and then have to start it over when we move. I just hope where ever we move I will be able to find a good surgeon. Does anyone know how to look for a great surgeon in the bariatric field? Or have any tips of what to look for? Also, my BMI is only 34 right now however I am borderline diabetic, I have PCOS, hypertension, high cholesterol, and had my gall bladder removed 10/07. I could still lose 100lbs and be in my normal wt. range though. Also, I'm looking for people's experiences with getting the lap band. What I can look forward to, or not? I'm very excited for this journey! I know that with the lap band I'm not going to drop 60lbs in a month or anything and this is particularly why I chose the lap band. I really wanted something that will help me keep off the wt. more effectively than just diet and exercising. I really see this as a tool to lose wt. more than just a miracle wt. loss procedure. Thanks in advance for all your advice!:wink2:
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nervous about surgery now
Tanya_cotto replied to Thundarump's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
The gas is starting, but its not as bad as i was thinking it would be! The pain is very little for me! It was just the straight lap band (err.. Realize Band) , no hernia or stones the DR. did a terrific job! You do need to check your Rx for complications I had been on Lexapro for a bit, but it was too expensive so i switched to Paxil. But i know you can't take Advil, ibuprofen or aspirin while on these meds take Tylenol if you need it (theu have liquid bottles at walmart or CVS) If you're in a hospital, you can request a tranquilizer if you're really needing it. But I was honestly more curious as to were i was going to be! -
Hi Everyone! My name is Kim and I'm new here. I was looking to talk to people who have had lap band surgery that are in a similar to me in their goal. I am 5'5" tall and weigh 295lbs. I live in Southern California and have a referral for the weight loss surgery process. My medical group requires 6 months of classes (2x per month) prior to the surgery. Did anyone else have to do this? If so, was it beneficial? I have one child (almost 2 yrs old) and was really hoping to have more children. When I was pregnant I ate really well and lost 50 lbs (while pregnant) and since he was born, I have gained all of it back and another 25 lbs. One of my biggest concerns is not being to have children after the proceedure. Anyone have information on having children after the proceedure? I am terrified to have gastric bypass and feel more comfortable with the lap band proceedure but I have to do something. I really just don't want to have complications and possibly die from either proceedure, I have a child to live for. I am sure I will be posting more :smile:
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but, none the less I was sleeved on Monday, December 20th. They told me to show up at the hospital by 11:30 and do everything to prep for my 1:30 surgery. I decided to be there by 11 in case I could get in early, I'd be good to go. But, I ended up waiting for at least two hours before I even seen my surgeon. I kept joking with everyone. I really wasn't nervous at all. I was more annoyed with running behind schedule then ANYTHING. I didn't have to get a Foley since I went to the bathroom before the surgery. And, I am so thankful for that. I did NOT want one of those. My husband and I joke that I have a 90 year old bladder. I have NO issue peeing what so ever. However, after surgery it did make me nervous because I had to kind of force it out. And, it made my stomach hurt a little. I am still in some pain, and still taking my pain meds. But, hoping to stop them ASAP. I wasn't able to walk around like I wanted while in the hospital because I was in pain and SO nauseous. But, today I found out why my side was hurting so much. They left the stinkin' heart monitor piece on me. So it kept sticking to my binder. Now I've taken it off I feel so much better. Leak test came back great. No complications during surgery. Now, I just wait and recover.
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As per my surgeon, after a recent encounter with a stomach virus, if you are ill and going to vomit, then that is what is going to happen. No, it's not the healthiest event for someone with a band, but single incidents should have no long term complications with your band. I got my virus from my grandsons when I had been banded around 9 months...I had to have a small unfill to give my stomach an opportunity to calm after the irritation. Post illness and prior to the unfill, I stayed on liquids, and could not eat any solid food after 2 days, so I realized that intervention from my surgeon would be required. I recently had the same amount of Fluid replaced and thankfully there was no significant aftereffects from vomiting. It does happen, just do your best to minimize the incidents is what I learned through my experiences.
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Stuck, Slipped, Or Normal - Am I Fighting Myself?
JimR915 replied to JimR915's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
So...here's the scoop. Upper GI showed a "major league" slip (doctor's words). No Fluid passed through the band for more than 15 minutes. I was admitted on Friday for emergency surgery. Surgery was postponed, but then performed on Saturday morning. My band was removed and now I am in healing mode. I am scheduled to have a new band put in between Christmas and New Years. The doctor said that, while a slip is a rare complication (about 2 - 3% of cases), they most often happen after a person has lost a lot of weight. My issue, I think, was that I had lost a lot of weight, band was too tight. I started vomiting, which agitated the band/stoma. Doctor failed to diagnose it multiple times and kept unfilling me. I kept telling him that the unfills were doing no good, but he waited almost 6 months to schedule an upper GI. I can't blame him though. I simply wasn't forceful enough about him scheduling an upper GI. I'm on the mend, but my advice to people, after having gone through what I've gone through over the past 6 months, is to be firm with your doctor. If you are having problems swallowing/keeping liquids and solids down after a significant unfill, insist on an upper GI. My understanding is that the sooner a slip is diagnosed, the better chance that it can be corrected without surgery. -
Serious about MGB - Please share your surgery experience - Pre/During/Post
JoleneH posted a topic in Mini Gastric Bypass Surgery Forum
I'm pretty sure I've made my mind up that I need to have this surgery. Please share your experience. How was surgery outside of US? Did you have complications? Weight loss? Scared but really excited. SO tired of being sick and tired because I'm too heavy. Thank you! -
Maybe I shouldn't be reading so many posts
msfitn2014 replied to mentalistfan's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Its ok to FEAR THE UNKNOWN.... Im thankful to have found this site it has scared me, motivated me, inspired me, worried me and calmed me!!! I have found this site to be so educating! I have felt just like you!! Im recently sleeved since 4/2014 and have had No complications, i was back to normal on day 3 of being sleeved. I have went from size 16 to 14 in a month! When I run into a stall i find this site to help me and know that its ok and there are others who face the same problems i have -
Thanks Ladies! I HATE these threads b/c they can be so dangerous for the OP if they listen to the garbage above. Come 3 years (or whenever) down the road, they'll be on here crying b/c of the complications with their band that they probably caused when they didn't follow their surgeon's advice. It's sad and potentially dangerous. I really hope they're okay later down the road. :redface:
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Going to MEXICO - Ortiz?
Bob Barnett replied to Knip_toh's topic in Mexico & Self-Pay Weight Loss Surgery
There are tons of positive reviews on this and other forums of Dr Elias Ortiz. In 5 weeks post op and he still checks up on me. I had absolutely no side effects. A lighter me will baby you in TJ. Abraham and Orlando are always available and they plan outings to local shops. Dr Ortiz and Dr Hernandes check on you every day. Multiple times in The hospital and multiple times in The hotel. I would not choose another surgeon in The US even if the cost were the same. Eventually he will have a leak bc they just happen but as of now he has never had one. Also, read up on the various forums. Most of the problems come from the US. I keep touch with many alighterme patients and we all feel great. None of us had complications and are able to eat and drink comfortably. I feel so lucky to have used them. And like I stated, Dr Ortiz still keeps in touch and answers questions. They also have a post op care c coordinator, Ronda, that calls once a week to discuss the different stages of diet. All around first class service and surgery. Bob -
Maybe I shouldn't be reading so many posts
macman replied to mentalistfan's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
For every person that has a complication posted on this forum there are 10x as many that do not. It is good to know about potential issues but you can be paralyzed by some of the commentary and the worry that goes with it. I suggest you do the reading, listen to what people say and determine what does or does not apply to you. There is terrific information here if you look for it. For me it has been a valuable resource. Being able to talk with others about similar situations has been invaluable. Understanding the risks associated with the surgery should be part of your decision making process. I knew and understood the potential concerns with the surgery and was willing to proceed, because the long term benefit was too great not to participate. I had a complication that I did not think would happen to me but it did. I dealt with it and moved on. It has been the best decision I made for myself in a long time. I feel great and my life has changed for the better. Maybe it is just me but I couldn't dwell on the what if's once I understand them and commit to move forward. -
@Proud2BMe I am going to call my doctor tomorrow on my day off. I really don't feel that I am doing this correctly. I have spoke to a dietitian from the clinic who informed at the time of my soup it can be whatever and high in sodium but that does not sound right. My main fear is my liver does not shrink and cause complications. My surgery is Dec.17 and I think this is the last day for the year. I have only lost 1lb in 6 days . They told me to stay away from the scale but I can not help it.
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How long was your hospital stay?
boatdays replied to LittleDooker's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Surgery Monday 9am, no complications. Released on Thursday at 5pm. -
who has had there band longer then 5 years?
Hynita posted a topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
im just curious who's band has lasted longer then 5 years with zero complications? mine only lasted 2 years... so just wanna see long term how long everyone else's last. I thought id have mine forever but that didnt happen no band now for 2 months sleeve soon july 1st. -
I can soooo relate. I've had several complications that required unfills. It's a lot harder to get back to the green zone after an unfill, for me anyway. I'm a tiny bit tight now, but so afraid to have another unfill... It seems like they take the tiniest amount out and it opens up the hunger flood gates!!!
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Pondering Question to ask...
Tiffykins replied to Gabriella21's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Thank you Ada. I initially lost 23-25lbs with my band, then complications started, lost restriction, husband deployed, and I started gaining back my weight. I started off at 270 with the band, the day of my revision, I weighed in at 263. So, I technically only lost 7 pounds with the band. I've lost 114-115 with just the sleeve in about 6.5 months. -
Here is a good Site to Check and Read about prolapse's I would be concerned as to WHY? it occurred so EARLY in your banding ..Good Questions to ask your Doctor. GOOD LUCK! Please keep us posted. Complications associated with adjustable gastric banding for morbid obesity: a surgeon’s guide http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3038361/
