I will be unbanded August 24th

[thepoodleluver 0]

Hi all,

I spoke with the infectuous disease doc today and the surgeon, and after being on Levaquin for 4 days my fevers still go up to 99.+ so....since the infection from my port has traveled up the tubing to the band, the band has to come out in order for all to heal properly.

I have had a love/hate relationship with my band since Aug. 6th 2003 when I entered bandland. Despite the ups and downs, the pb'ings, too tight fills, too loose fills, things getting stuck, etc. I was glad to have lost almost 90lbs and had this experience and gained health and self confidence back.

I am not sure if I will get rebanded, or opt to have the gastric sleeve done at a later time (at this point I don't qualify), but I thought my band would last forever and I am kind of sad.

I am convinced that an improper fill proceedure in March '10 cause this entire fiasco, so please make sure that whoever does your fills does them properly, and INSIST on that they wear gloves, and use more than one needle if they can't get access to your port the first time!!!!!! I have an open wound that is healing, and now I have to lose my band. I am so upset, but make sure you are proactive when your fills are being done!!!!!:ohmy:

[JoanieP 2]

:sad:I am so sorry you had this happen to you...I have always feared losing my band since I know I would gain the weight back without it...old habits die hard!

Good luck!

[Mimilou2004 13]

I feel so badly for you.....what I fear most is happening to you and it isn't fair.

Mimi

[Manda87 3]

Awwww. I'm so sorry. Hopefully, you can work with a nutritionist and a personal trainer to keep you healthy.

[BetsyB 9]

Oh, how discouraging

I hope you have a fast recovery.

[marykb 0]

I'm so sorry. I too hope your recovery is fast.

[SmallerChristie 0]

I am really sorry to hear this! I hope your surgery on the 24th goes smoothly. Hang in there.