I screwed up

Tired_Old_Man · June 6, 2006

I made my first post in the wrong section.

I am 61, was banded almost 4 years ago at 327 up in NY and now weight 233, but live in FL.

I have been having problems with PB's since my second band adjustment and due to the lack of doctors doing Bariactric surgery in my area, I have to travel over 100 miles for all lap-band related problems.

I had my band emptied yesterday because I was drowning in my own saliva while sleeping. An under the pillow wedge stopped being effective and even sleeping in a recliner didn't solve the problem. I am having an endoscopy two days from now.

I'llsucceed · June 6, 2006

First - congrats on such an awesome weight loss!

After an unfill you should remain on liquids for at least 1 to 2 days as I am sure your aware of. I am sorry you are going through this & think that your scope will tell you the true story. I will say a prayer for you that it is nothing to worry about & all that is needed is maybe less of a fill. God Bless & keep us informed.

You may also wish to place this post additionally under the lap band complication's section, where others too may help.

Tired_Old_Man · June 7, 2006

First - congrats on such an awesome weight loss!
After an unfill you should remain on liquids for at least 1 to 2 days as I am sure your aware of. I am sorry you are going through this & think that your scope will tell you the true story. I will say a prayer for you that it is nothing to worry about & all that is needed is maybe less of a fill. God Bless & keep us informed.

You may also wish to place this post additionally under the lap band complication's section, where others too may help.

I will start a thread in the Lap-Band Complications Section as you suggested and I will link it to this post.

Thanks for the warm welcome.