Slippage from auto accident...I need to vent!

[Dawn Abbott 0]

I would say I am new here but I am actually not, when I had my band placed 2.5 years ago I was a member but I could not remember my username so this is my new profile.

Something horrible happened, I was in an auto accident on Nov 01 and I suffered blunt trauma to my chest and abdomin. Immediately after the accident I was vomiting and had pain. Long story short after 6 weeks of dealing with Workmans Comp (I was driving on the job, running an errand) I finally got to see the right doctor and all the correct tests were done and not only did my band slip but I also have a hiatial hernia! I am just waiting on approval for surgery to fix this and I was left with several options with Dr. Joseph Naim...

1. Remove the band (NOT!)

2. Replace the band

3. Gastric Sleeve

4. Gastric Bypass

Although the band has been good to me I am afraid of this happening again as this is a very miserable experience. I am leaning toward the sleeve...any thoughts?

Dawn

[isaviolinist 11]

Oh my goodness I'm so sorry for what happened to you. Car accidents are horrible without complications like this, but this just makes it really terrible :-(

It definitely would depend on your circumstance but I would revise to the sleeve. For me, dumping syndrome is just so unappealing that I wouldn't consider RNY. I really like my sweets and I want to be able to enjoy them (but normally, in normal portions as opposed to an ENTIRE cake or the WHOLE container of Ben and Jerry's) without having to run to the restroom every time. If I ever revise, I think I will revise to the sleeve (or plication, depending on how that procedure fairs).

Sorry for your situation and good luck with your decision!

[elcee 3,342]

I am really sorry to hear about that. What happened was pretty bad luck.

Research your options carefully. Each surgery has its pros and cons. You will find people that think the surgery they had is the WLS that is better than all others.

If it was me I would look at the sleeve or rebanding. I would probably lean towards rebanding particularly if it was successful the first time. What happened to you is not something that should recur but there is always the chance of slippage with a band. I think the sleeve is also a pretty good option and it has less aftercare. To me bypass is way too drastic.

Whatever you decide I wish you all the best with it.

[Dawn Abbott 0]

Thank you both for the feedback, I decided on the Sleeve and my surgery is on Tuesday, January 4th. I will keep everyone posted on my journey:)

Dawn