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I was very stressed and anxious about my decision until I really put it in the right perspective. Would I rather deal with eating differently and all of the things that go along with the WLS, or the complications from diabetes (of which I'm hoping will improve after surgery). It was easy for me once I looked at the overall picture. The day I asked my PCP about the surgery, he listed off all the benefits to the problems I already face. It became a no-brainer. Yes, I'm still nervous about this decision, and will be until my surgery in 2 weeks, but looking at the big picture sure helps calm me.
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Appendix Ruptured And Surgery Is Postponed
scorpiolady replied to ElizabethAnne's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
I'm sorry to hear about your appendix but aren't you glad it happened BEFORE your Lap Band? Better to happen now and heal, than have complications later, right? Wishing you a speedy recovery Eliz! Now I don't remember anyone setting defined rules for being a "Springer." I think it's more a state of mind for me and everyone else in here. OF COURSE, you will remain here. I, for one, value your friendship and would be disappointed if I didn't see your posts! Get well soon Ladybug! Your banding will happened when it's supposed to! hugs, j~ -
Post-Surgery Follow-Up Appointment Disappointment
ElizabethAnne posted a topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
I met with my surgeon yesterday for my post-surgery follow-up visit. I was all set mentally for my first fill (one of his nurses had told me earlier that I would likely get one if I was having no complications), and guess what? No fill. He said he didn't think I needed one. He is a man of few words. In the short time I had his attention, I tried to persuade him that I am ravenous an hour or two after I eat and that I am losing at a steady rate only because I'm walking 10 miles daily and following the "rules" perfectly. He didn't seem concerned that I'm losing only because I am highly motivated right now. His focus seems to be solely on total weight loss. I do trust that he knows what he's doing, and I certainly didn't expect this weight loss journey to be easy--- guess I was just hoping for easier than it had been before. The positive side is that I won't have to worry about being too tight when my family and I are on vacation. -
I found out about a year ago that I have one (1) mutation of factor five leiden in my blood after suffering from a superficial blood clot in my left calf, at the time I was smoking about a pack a day and on the birth control pill Yasmin. Anyone been banded with the condition?? Any complications?? Thanks
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Lomg Term Effects Of The Band Is Cancer.
Boniluuu posted a topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Just saw a post on band complications that it has been linked to cancer. The acid gets caught in the stomach and causes cancer. I am worried about this!!!! -
Pshych. Evaluation
Bjornsyouruncle replied to DebNH's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I just had mine on June 5th. It was kind of in 2 parts where the first part was asking about my history, childhood, etc. The second part was more about the band, what my expectations were, screening questions to see if I was an emotional eater, what had I already done that the doctor had asked me, if I was familiar with the lifestyle changes and possible complications, etc. -
Complication after complication
alb replied to HappilyEverAfter44's topic in Gastric Bypass Surgery Forums
I too had 2 strictures the first one being at 4 weeks out! However my bariatric surgeon performed my endoscopy and dilated me on the spot. Two weeks later I was sick again and went for a second endoscopy and again he dilated me on the spot! And that time it stayed. I cannot imagine going as long as you had to wait....I vomited non stop during my strictures and couldn't eat or take Vitamins. That's a very long time to feel miserable. Sorry you had to endure such. Prayers your complication days are over! Sent from my SM-G900F using the BariatricPal App -
I think you have to do what feels best for you. My research says that people do initially lose with faster with the bypass, but longer term studies are currently saying that over time the weight loss is similar. You can gain weight whether you get the bypass or the band. These are just tools to help you not be as hungry - that doesn't matter if you still choose to drink and eat high calorie and high fat tools. I have heard of at least one person who gained weight on the band, but they were choosing to drink milkshakes all the time, and goodness only knows what else. My concern with the bypass is that it is very intrusive and totally changes the way you digest food by reattaching your intestines to a newly created stomach. This is a huge surgery and the possibilities of complications (that could be for a lifetime) are higher than with the band. I think everyone makes a choice that is based on their needs. I have had a number of surgeries over the years and I am glad to choose the least intrusive as my first choice. I guess I am curious as to why your first Dr. was so insistant on the bypass. I am glad you are getting a second opinion. Do what feels best for you.
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Thinking about having the Lap Band surgery...
Marimaru replied to TRN87's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
There are 2 forums here you should probably check out, 1 is the complications forum, and the 2nd is a forum for people who've had to have their bands removed. You might check those out for information. -
i am type 2 diabetic and everyone in my support group including myself had no complications being banded. and we are all off our diabetes medication. for me that was 180 units of insulin daily. my endocrinologist told me the new york times recently had an article calling the lap band the cure for diabetes type 2.
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Wondering how the band does in the long run - like after 5 years. Has anyone had slippage or other complications after this time period?
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Anyone Have Systemic Steroid Shots/tablets With Band?
Sojourner replied to Kimberly Collins's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
I have had to take the "medrol" dose pack of prednasone tablets (sp) a couple times since being banded for systemic inflammation. I have not experienced any complications with the medication, but my physician has told me that he would not prescribe it if I also was not already taking Prevacid daily. I've never had issues with Fluid retention when taking this medication. Best wishes... -
Any bedside nurses here?
jmart_RN replied to nursebb's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
I had my revision from band to sleeve on Apr2016 and at that time I was a floor nurse on a telemetry unit. My revision was done in one surgery and only had to spend one night in the hospital and was released the next day with no complications. I took two weeks off and went back to work doing light duty for another two weeks. The first couple of days was very difficult for me, meaning that my abdomen was still sore and I had to be extra careful not to be doing any lifting or bending. I was mainly doing administration work such as patient admits and discharges and passing meds for those who needed help. After about one week of light duty I was feeling much better and had lots of energy. I still took it easy and followed my doctor's advice because I did not want to hurt myself in the healing process and I did not want to take more time off than I needed to. One of my co-workers had gastric bypass and she took six weeks off of work, not because she had complications but because she had that much time that she could use to take off of work. You know your body best and you don't know exactly how much time you need to take off before returning to work until after you have the procedure. I was ready to go back to work after two weeks but my body was telling me differently and that's why I was placed on light duty. I remember leaving work crying my first day back because I was in a lot of discomfort and felt I returned to work too soon. Listen to your body and take the time to heal and enjoy the new you. -
Any bedside nurses here?
Introversion replied to nursebb's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
Please...3 months is rabid overkill, especially for a sleeve, band, or bypass. These are simple, minimally-invasive laporascopic surgeries. My sleeve was a same-day procedure: I was operated on in the morning and sent home that night. Those with no complications and sedentary jobs often return to work in 1 week. Those with complications, slower healing, and/or laborious jobs usually return to work in 2 to 4 weeks. But 3 months (12 whopping weeks)? The bariatric coordinator who said that is living in La La Land among the ivory towers and unicorns who fart rainbows. -
UPDATE* it isnt a leak but a bubble , aneurysym type thing in the band..
vikkiann posted a topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
Below is an email from my Dr's office... Do you think Allergan will cover this type o complication? basically my band has a bubble, aneurysm, blister (whatever you want to call it) in it and when they fill it the Fluid is all going in to this bubble. Below you can see what Allergan wants to see from my Dr as he is appraoaching them to replace it... just want to know what you all think??? Ok, I finally have some information for you. Dr B let me know that we need to do a fill under fluoroscopy to show Allergan where the dye is going. So we will adjust your band while we are shooting an xray which will show Allergan the fluid is not leaking out of the band. I am having Becky work on dates for next week to get you in to do that. I will let you know once we have a better idea. We are getting closer. No, it is all accumulating in a bubble. Think of your band as having a blister except the fluid goes in but can't come out. Jessica Thorpe, RN, BSN, CBN -
Hello ...... 36.6 BMI
OnTheWay to Thin replied to david6789's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
Dave once you get to the correct fill level after a band, then you are supposed to be satisfied or full with about 1/2 - 3/4 cup of food. This is how you are able to lose weight, but you have to follow the rules. The band is made to be a lifetime implant, and many have had them for a long time, but sometimes there are complications where they have to be removed, that percentage is pretty small though. On the excess skin issue everyone is different, it depends on your age and the elasticity of your skin, one advantage to the band is you lose slowly and this allows your skin to retract better than very very rapid weight loss such as you have with a bypass surgery. I believe I remember reading that about 20% of band weight loss paitients need a plastic surgery after they are at their goal weight. Hope this helps. Debbie -
Just like with WLS you'll hear all sorts of birth control horror stories. Pills make some crazy, people say shots make them gain weight, etc. I'm on my third IUD and have never had a complication. I also already have two kids and don't plan to have more. Personally I would not recommend am IUD to one without kids. I'm so out of the loop with bc options since I've had an IUD so long, but take others experiences lightly... Everyone reacts differently
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Hi group: My name is Jackie, and I am wondering which surgery will be better for me on the long run. I am between the sleeve and the lap band. I am really scare to go with the sleeve because I am not sure what will happen to me on the long run with taken out 80% of my stomach. I heard many things, that can go wrong after you have the sleeve. I am trying to avoid further years to come complications issue w my organs. I believe the lap band will help me and I have less side effects from it. If I have complications I can always take it off, and avoid other issues. I am undecided in which surgery I should do and confused about the whole thing. Any suggestions, or please let me know what do you think about my post. I need to hear more information on this issue in order to make a good decision, Thank you group!
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Hi, I am just beginning my journey! My doctor is Francis Teng, MD, out of Las Vegas, and I have been following his work for almost 6 years. I have my consultation on the 15th, seeing the psychologist and nutritionist next week. My insurance is not paying, so I'm doing it all myself, with a little help from my mother. LOL! But, I have a 12 year old daughter who is at weight loss camp now and she has been there 2 weeks and has lost over 13 lbs so far. I want to set a good example for her, because she is doing it for me. I have entertained the idea of weight loss surgery for years now. My brother had the bypass done last year and has lost over 150 lbs. He had so many health problems so the surgery probably saved his life. I was set on having the same surgery when I learned more about the lap band. I like the idea of losing slowly, no cutting, less complication/risk, among other things, so I decided to go this route. I have about 140-150 lbs to lose. I would be ecstatic with 100. I found this site yesterday and I'm looking forward to learning from everyone here.:thumbup:
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You have a 100% chance of dealing with complications of obesity (you already are) or you have less than 1% chance of serious complications with banding. Banding will go a long way to fix your problem, the choice is yours. I think sometimes we all need to put it in its proper perspective. Good luck to you!
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I am sure you'll be fine! It's all done laproscopically now, so much less chance of complications and healing time is quicker. I would advise staying away from reading up on complications now as you'll just freak yourself out. Be prepared for a little weight gain after surgery; you're just wanting to heal at that point. Good luck, it will all go well!
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Sleep apnea — how soon till I can get rid of my machine?
Molly23 replied to Arthur Dent's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
I had very mild sleep apnea, only 2.5 occurrences more than normal. At the initial appointment my sleep doctor said a CPAP wasn't required but recommended to help decrease surgery complications. My surgery was April 20th. I saw the sleep doctor this week and he said I can return the machine since my case is mild and I had lost 28lbs since my last appointment with him. He scheduled a sleep study in 3 months to review how the weight loss affects my sleep and make sure the apnea has improved. Every case is different and depends on the severity of your apnea and your progress. Best of luck! -
I've not heard the lap-band discouraged, but I can understand why it would be from a medical perspective. The lap-band requires you to meet it at least halfway, probably more like 75%. Some of the other WLS do not. But this is not due to complications. I believe AGB has one of the lower complication rates of all WLS. As for suggestions on how to handle... I would ask: What are the complications and their rates, that makes it so unattractive? Are those rates based on national numbers, or that surgeon's own? if the surgeon needed to lose (enter amount of weight you have to lose), which would they choose and why? How does that compare to other WLS? Yes, AGB recipients have gone to RnY. RnY have also had to get the AGB to help control their weightgain. That one definitely swings both ways. But it's not COMMON.
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I was banded Nov 27, 2007. The doctor originally was going to put 1 cc in my band based on the idea that the nurses in the operating room put 2 cc's in it after doc closed me up. He said he would check how much the band had before adding more. He stuck me{which felt like I was getting a shot} and found out that the nurses didn't add any to my band. I received 3cc's yesterday and ate my sugar free pudding last night and a soft egg and grits this morning. I feel great, no complications. I have lost 7 pounds in 4 weeks...I am satisfied. Good luck everyone..make today one of your best days...
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LapBand experience / Band-friendly foods?
meggs353 replied to meggs353's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
Thanks so much for the suggestions and tips! I definitely want to keep good eating habits since I know that if I don't it can lead to complications. I appreciate hearing your experience!
