Terrified!

[Jean McMillan 2,973]

My honest opinion, if you're having second thoughts. Wait. I WISH I had not had the surgery, not because I've had any negative side effects. I have only PB'd once and never gotten truly stuck. Felt things going down real slow at times and I will not pretend I was not in pain, but I don't think (from reading) I was truly stuck). I don't really have much of anything in my band (because I don't want it).

I feel the surgery did change my life in it changed the way I eat and gave me a true love for working out. But if I had to do it again, I would not do it. And if given the opportunity I would have my band removed in a heartbeat. I don't go back to my doctor because last time I did he wanted to give me a fill because I was kind of plateauing (which I still kind of am), but I have no desire to lose weight that way. I worry about the risk of slip (though it probably would be real hard and probably no big deal with virtually nothing in my band.) I also worry about erosion. Jeez I kind of wish I knew about that pre op, since that would be one reason I did not want bypass due to possible septic peritonitis if your GI contents leak.

So yeah, my recommendation is wait and try harder changing your life the right way (like I wish I did).

Your surgeon didn't mention erosion before your surgery?

Before my band surgery, I had to sign a release that listed possible complications (including erosion & slippage) and stated that I was aware of the risks and giving my surgeon permission to do the procedure.

If your band has helped you lose weight, you haven't had many side effects, and have had no complications, why do you want to have your band removed? I'm just curious.

[MiniMi 1,468]

Jess55' date=' Why is your way the "right way" and my way not? Negative comments like this are not needed. Everyone has to travel their own journey. What works for me might not work for you, but that doesn't mean my way is right and your's is not. The band is a TOOL just like a gym membership or a treadmill. It doesn't work if you don't work it. Try to be more sensitive to other's when you comment.[/quote']

trish, i was thinking the same thing. wrong way? the wrong way is to ignore the inevitable health problems coming for you if you dont make a change. we decided that banding was that change. clear, simple, right!

[Joy1961 134]

Calm down' date=' I'm 21 days post-op. I vomitted once right after surgery, they tell you to expect to vomit maybe 1 or 2 times. Your stomach will be empty so it won't be much. They give you suppositories to combat the vomitting. No reflux or any other difficulties and I had a small fill at surgery. Some people do have complications but that doesn't mean you will. I think we all go through panic mode right before surgery I know I did, paid attention to all the horror stories and didn't look at all the success stories. You'll be fine.[/quote']

I agree. We all go into that panic mode. Take a moment of quiet time for you and remember why you wanted to do this

Will say a prayer for you tonight!