informednomore 0 Posted June 29, 2006 Hello, I am curious if anyone was physically unable to be banded? This is what happened to me. I thought I was ready for every possible complications...I guess I was EXCEPT for non-placement. Never really understood this was a rare possibility. I won't say it wasn't mentioned, but I will say I have no recollection of it ever being mentioned. Although I am sure somewhere in waiver we all sign prior to surgery (in the very small print) it is probably listed. Let me say, I researched & did more reseach and finally I picked an expirenced surgeon w/ a great record, and a world renowed hospital. I was told it was due to abnormality in my anatomy I was unabled to be banded. I had a second attempt at band placement by my original doctor assited by another world class lap-band doctor, preformed @ same hospital. The second attempt was also aborted only this time due to scare tissue (internal) from the first attempt. I would still have lap band placed if it was viable possibility. So I guess I looking for a person who may have had band placed after several failed attempts & lots of scar tissue. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Trace Curry 1 Posted June 29, 2006 While it has never happened to me, I have heard of it happening. If you had a 2nd attempt with one of the Australian docs (if it is who I think it is, which it probably is) you're not going to find more experience or skill than that. If you really want to pursue it again, the only way I would even think about it is to lose a significant amount of weight prior to surgery through a very-low-calorie-diet (google VLCD) and then it might be a possibility. I know it sucks to lose weight the hard way and then get a band, but it would be worth it in the long run. (Not to imply that banding is 'easy' but you get my drift). Good luck, Dr. C Cincinnati, Ohio www.TheBandDoctor.com 877.442.BAND DISCLAIMER: I am not your surgeon, any comments made by me are not meant to be taken as medical advice, just general guidelines. Contact your surgeon about your specific problem! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
informednomore 0 Posted June 30, 2006 yes, I think we are on the same page. I heard he is the best in his field.:eyebrows: :zip: I had heard rumors as to the losing weight thing. How much in your opinion. I started pre-op at 223, I now weighing in at about 188lbs depending on the day. How exactly does the weight loss affect the out come? Thanks for taking the time to respond. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
