Wheetsin 714 Posted November 9, 2005 I should know this, but do not. I've never had surgery before but understand there are always associated risks such as infection, rejection, allergic reactions, etc. I also understand that some of the people who seek this surgery have delicate physical conditions that put them at higher risk for complications and/or mortality during the operation (heart problems, blood issues, etc.) I read so much about the risks of surgery, and the minor risks are obvious. I tend to associate major risks (e.g. death) with people who are not in good shape or have pre-existing conditions... even though I know there have been healthy people go under who they cannot revive. Are there additional risks that are related specifically to having a lap-band procedure? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
the best me 6 Posted November 9, 2005 Punctured organs? Cut stomach? Post-op would be swelling, inability to drink, subsequent dehydration, eventual death? Man, you are a great researcher, Wheetsin. I'm sending newbies to YOU!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wheetsin 714 Posted November 9, 2005 Just keep tolerating my weird and slightly spastic questions. That's all I can ask. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
the best me 6 Posted November 9, 2005 ROTFLMAO I'll quit hijacking your threads, too...I can't help myself! I keep thinking of stuff!!!! Dont' worry, I relate all too well. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MsButterKup23 1 Posted November 9, 2005 If I remember correctly, the doctor only added infection and bleeding to the standard surgery form he made me sign before I was drugged and forgot everything... lol Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vinesqueen 2 Posted November 9, 2005 ROTFLMAO I'll quit hijacking your threads, too...I can't help myself! I keep thinking of stuff!!!! Dont' worry, I relate all too well. Mmmm, no you won't. You will continue to hijack threads. But that's part of your job description, right? hmm, and here I've hijacked your hijack... hmmm. Some of the other specific risks of the banding are bands that are improperly placed, a band placed over a nicked stomach, the wrong size band used, and sky lab could fall on you. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Teresita 0 Posted November 9, 2005 You go Kathy you are a great wealth of Knowledge. You too Vines oh Queen.....LOL Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wheetsin 714 Posted November 9, 2005 Don't forget the risk of the doctor getting scared by my great pasty belly sticking out from the surgical drape. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
"Just" Paul 1 Posted November 9, 2005 Sorry Vines, Skylab fell years ago. The International Space Station, well, that's another story! Big Paul Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vinesqueen 2 Posted November 9, 2005 Oh, and while not specific to banding, your hair could catch on fire.... Super Train could crash into the hospital... Or The Atomic Train could crash into your hospital... a meteor strike could take out your town, an alien invation could be scheduled while you are in the OR, a masive EMP strike could nock out all power to everything in a 5 mile radius causing 3 jumbo jets to simultainiously crash into the hospital while shutting down every piece of equipement in the hospital, or a weird power surge could cause all the electrical equipment to suddenly come to life and hold the entire hospital staff hostage until their demands to be moved to the desert are met.... Just a million things could go wrong. Better not even leave the house. Heck, better not even get out of bed. Just grab your snorkle and hunker down in your blanket fort... And yeah, I know, skylab fell a long time ago, but I was feeling nostalgic Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
"Just" Paul 1 Posted November 9, 2005 Vines... I thought I watched too much sci-fi..! Big Paul Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
the best me 6 Posted November 9, 2005 ROTFLMAO Again!!! You guys are too funny. Vines, you got it goin' on! I like the "grab your snorkle and hunker down under your blanket tent" part...heh. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Firecallie 2 Posted November 10, 2005 haha...love your humor vinesqueen. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vinesqueen 2 Posted November 10, 2005 Big Paul, I don't believe it is possible to watch too much sci-fi. Not possible at all. Sorry Wheetsin, I just get on these tears sometimes and can't seem to control my fingers. It's Kathy's fault, honest! Really, the point is that you have done your research, and like Kathy (the best me) said, we are just going to send the newbies to you. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tomorrowsdream 0 Posted November 10, 2005 Perfectly healty people can have complications, and the elderly and infirmed like me might fly through it. If you have problems to start with, as I do, you have to be assured that this is an option for you. Don't worry about what could happen. General anesthesia is a risk no matter what surgery you are having, but the risk is small compared to what you are going to get out of the surgery...and trust me I've had enough surgeries to know. I spent 9 hrs. having open heart surgery and 5 years later I'm here, and I'm looking at the band as "a small obstacle" rather than the huge one I've been through. The band is about psyching yourself up for it I think more than anything. Good luck and quit worrying. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
