i hate my lapband

[nanalisa46 11]

I was banded with plication in August 2012. I have had two fills so far. I have not lost any weight since November. I follow my diet, exercise etc. Now I am having pain in my stomach and left side around to my back. It gets worse when I eat. I went throught Dr. Wilkenfeld in Conroe and am finding out that he doesn't really care about you after your surgery. Is it too soon to consider another surgeon and possibly a revision to sleeve? Will another surgeon even see me? I wish I knew what I know now about him before using him and having the lapband. He talked me out of the sleeve and I wish I had just changed doctor's then.

[starfish108 15]

At Kaiser's bariatric program, we are advised against the LapBand and told it has ill effects and a poor success rate. We were given the info that only 2% of people opt for it and that too its not advised by doctors. I heard that they may even stop it here.

Not to worry you, but it's good for you to do research and get correct information. Might be worth getting a second opinion and looking into what your options are.

[Ms.AntiBand 2,984]

Get another opinion and it's not to early to consider an alternative WLS. Don't wait until you have major issues like I did. Check my profile story out. If you are having issues and wait to long you won't be able to go directly from band to sleeve. I had to wait 18 months because my symptoms were ignored and did major damage and nearly cost me my life.

[BrokeMyHalo 107]

Yes! See another surgeon now! Find the best in your area and find out if its too late to revise! I hate my band and can't wait to be sleeved.