MsButterKup23 1 Posted October 17, 2006 I'm starting to have problems with my band and my doctor's office. I am heavily considering having it removed by another doctor. I am tired of feeling like I have a fist in my chest all the time. My doctor won't even give me phenergan. I spent 4 hours in a Dallas ER just to walk away because of the 72 people in front of me. I'm tired of hurting at least being obese I didn't hurt. I had to leave work early and take 3 tsp of hydrocodone just to ease the pain. I'm just ready to throw in the towel. :think Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
staceylca 0 Posted October 17, 2006 You only have 15 pounds to go. That is great!!!:clap2: You should keep it in and maybe get an unfill. I am new at this. But thats what I would do. GOOD LUCK:girl_hug: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MsButterKup23 1 Posted October 17, 2006 Thanks for the encouragement, after losing 130lbs I am still the same person. Best of luck to you. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lisah25 3 Posted October 17, 2006 I wish I had some good words of advice for you, all I can think of is to keep looking for help. From other doctors then you surgeon. From all I've read and heard, this is not what it is supposed to be like, and you deserve to get some answers as to what is going on. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
B4by Ph4t 0 Posted October 17, 2006 Awww you poor thing.. Would it make a difference if you were to see a different Dr ? That sucks that your Dr wouldn't give you anything to help ease the pain it would definatley turn me off wanting to go back and see him.. Maybe you could get a little bit taken out and see yourself a new Dr ? Anyway best of luck with your decision and I hope things get better for you soon.. Do what makes you happy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
leatha_g 4 Posted October 17, 2006 Definitely sounds as if you need a barium swallow and perhaps an unfill. What HAS your doctor done?? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
catzintj 1 Posted October 17, 2006 hi, sounds scary. i had to go to er once, i couldnt get fluids down. my doc in mexico told me to go to er and get 3 bags iv fluids and solumedrol. i took the steroids too. it worked for a few weeks, then happened again. so i went to doctor huacuz in tj. he took out 4 drops of Fluid and i ate a steak dinner that nite. heaven. then i waited two weeks and went back for a fill. perfect. hope you get better. ive lost 70 lbs in 11 months. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alexandra 55 Posted October 17, 2006 Definitely sounds as if you need a barium swallow and perhaps an unfill. What HAS your doctor done?? This is exactly what I was going to ask. You shouldn't be in pain, but you know that already. Have you had an unfill? How do you feel when you're at a lesser state of restriction? I'm of the mind that an unfilled band is likely the way I'll keep it for as long as I keep it. I've lost more weight than I ever thought possible, and even though I'm not at anyone's idea of "goal" I'm dedicated to the pursuit of maintenance. Taking the band out would not help in that regard, but then, I'm not in constant pain. Please try an unfill before you think about having another surgery. I'm so sorry you're having trouble! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
paula 4 Posted October 18, 2006 Hey Carrie - Big Hugs to you. Something is not right. How long has this been going on? Did you talk to your surgeon, and what did he say? Please keep us updated. Hang in there, kiddo - k? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
~Jules~ 0 Posted October 18, 2006 MsButtercup, Hang in there. Get a little bit of an unfill. You have worked too hard to give up. I know it must be hard, but you have a ton of support here on this site. Keep us posted as to what you decide. We do care!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MsButterKup23 1 Posted October 18, 2006 I ended up taking 3 tsp of hydrocodone every 3 hours last night, I kept waking up in pain. I have a 10:15 appt with SCOR to have some Fluid removed. Then I am probably going to head over to the Baylor ER to try and be seen again. Hoepfully they can do a scan and tell me why I am hurting so bad if SCOR can't find it. I called my doctor's office again this morning. They don't care. He is out of town until Monday as is his office manager. They are right around the corner from SCOR and I will be there to pick up mine and my hubby's medical records as soon as I finish with SCOR. I'm sick of being ignored and treated like a bother Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alexandra 55 Posted October 18, 2006 Please come back and let us know how you're feeling!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
the best me 6 Posted October 18, 2006 Carrie, I'm anxious for an update. I'm sure your unfill will help tremendously. Being banded is not supposed to be painful! (((hugs))) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lisa99 1 Posted October 18, 2006 Hi Carrie, I'm so sorry to hear that you're in pain and that the doc is ignoring you. I hope you're feeling better soon and thank you for posting how you're feeling. I was recently banded by the same doctor that you're having problems with so I'll be very interested to follow what's going on and finding out what the problem is and of course to hear that you've found the problem and getting better. Take care, Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
~Jules~ 0 Posted October 18, 2006 Carrie, Hopefully a little unfill will be enough. Let us know how you are doing. Take care. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
