So Unhappy...

[AngelaT 2]

Please do get a second opinion...better safe than sorry. They need to ake sure the band has not slipped or that there is no errosion. good luck!

[MsButterKup23 1]

My band is fine, no slippages. They took out some saline and sent me on my way. I have picked up my records and hubby's from the surgeon's office. He is at a conference and still hasn't been made aware of the situation.

I am feeling a bit better, my port is still hurting and because I was stooped over my herniated discs in my back are bothering me.

I asked to have him call me, but so far nothing from him or his back-up person.

[Alexandra 55]

Glad to hear your band is fine, Carrie! You never explained what sort of pain you were having, though, and I'm curious. Are you sure it's band-related? Being too tight usually involves symptoms of reflux, etc., not the sort of pain that would prompt me to get out the painkillers. What was the problem?

[garlandmom 0]

Carrie,

I responded to your private message.

Sounds like you may need a total unfill and a few days of liquids to calm everything down.

There's more about the doc's office in the private message. Hang in there!

GarlandMom

Banded - 4/2005

Unbanded - 9/2006 (Esophagus Problems)

Lost - 88 lbs

[~Jules~ 0]

Carrie,

Thanks for taking the time to update us. I hope with a little saline out and a little more time, it will get better for you.

[Marimaru 7]

Have you given any thought to gall bladder type issues? I'm not sure whether you still have yours or not...

[paula 4]

Hey Carrie, just checking in you.. how ar things going since your unfill?

[Alexandra 55]

Carrie, just checking in to see how you're doing! Feeling better and better, I hope! How are things?

[Scorpio 0]

is it anybody on line that is having lapband surgery done in Birmingham alabama?

[MsButterKup23 1]

I have been doing pretty good since the unfill. I am going to call the office on Monday (when everyone is supposed to be back) and see what they have to say. I know I need a port replacement and the insurance has already approved it.

I've been eating pretty good in the last couple days and have actually lost a couple pounds.

[mrsjones0728 0]

Carrie~

I'm new to this site but was reading your story and was wondering how you are doing?

[vinesqueen 2]

Sonofa... Oh Carrie! ((((hugs)))) I'm sorry! I've come to this thread late. I'm getting a real attitude lately about snotty doctors and their snotty office staff...

I thought they were supposed to be compassionate?!