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moonturtle · June 3, 2010

I am 2 years post op with the lap band. I have acquired the nickname of "Murphy" as in Murphy's Law when it comes to my band. So far, right after surgery, the port flipped, which brought on surgery #2. Then 2 different times and after bouts with bronchitis, my band just arbitrarily tightened on it's own. Then after a mad crazy drive to the doctor office with a spit cup (I couldn't even swallow the spit my body was producing) Fluid was removed the problem solved and later the fluid was replaced. Just a few months ago, I had a surgery to repair a ventral hernia at the surgery sight of one of the fluoroscopic tools. With that fixed, I have now started having stabbing pains in the area of my port and today a second round of esophageal spasms that sent me to the emergency room. Heart is fine, and the pain let up, but I am at a loss as to what to do. I am so disgusted with all of it and the minimal weight loss just adds to the frustration.

Help, has anyone had any or as many problems as me or am I just the lucky one.:biggrin:

HD Gloria · June 19, 2010

I am 2 years post op with the lap band. I have acquired the nickname of "Murphy" as in Murphy's Law when it comes to my band. So far, right after surgery, the port flipped, which brought on surgery #2. Then 2 different times and after bouts with bronchitis, my band just arbitrarily tightened on it's own. Then after a mad crazy drive to the doctor office with a spit cup (I couldn't even swallow the spit my body was producing) Fluid was removed the problem solved and later the fluid was replaced. Just a few months ago, I had a surgery to repair a ventral hernia at the surgery sight of one of the fluoroscopic tools. With that fixed, I have now started having stabbing pains in the area of my port and today a second round of esophageal spasms that sent me to the emergency room. Heart is fine, and the pain let up, but I am at a loss as to what to do. I am so disgusted with all of it and the minimal weight loss just adds to the frustration.
Help, has anyone had any or as many problems as me or am I just the lucky one.:thumbup:

hey Moom - I'm curious to know if you got many responses.

I got band in March 2008. Never did work, no tightness, no fullness. They tried defills to check band and there wasn't the fluid they said they had put in. After a year my doctor did a surgery with me awake to look at the port area and see if there was a leak - no leak. He said I needed a surgery to remove the bank (it had a problem) and replace (if I wanted). then that doctor became unavailable and I saw about five others at the clinic. No answers, problem continues, no weight loss.

Eventually I couldn't eat anything healthy - salad, lean meat, etc - I could eat ice cream, chocolate, crackers, etc., so no weight loss.

In March suddently extreme restriction - haven't had any fills for 1-1/2 years - lots of throwing up. Finally admitted and put on IV since so dehydrated - ban removed.

I'm trying to decided if I should have another inserted since I haven't lost any weight just two years and three surgeries. The clinic wants another $3500 on top of the $15000 I've already paid.

I've talked to a few people suggesting the sleeve. I don't want a surgery that is going to remove part of my stomach. 2 years ago the band was the latest and greatest thing, now it's not?

Hope things are going better for you.

Gloria