Jump to content
×
Are you looking for the BariatricPal Store? Go now!

Recommended Posts

Find another doctor and talk about options I had a few problems myself with my band but I had a revision and I'm doing great.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

No, I never heard of gastric plication! I will look into it, thank you.

Here is another thought..... I don't know if they do this in Canada, but have you considered gastric plication? I had it done with my band, and it's supposed to dramatically reduce many band (alone) complications. I have not had any issues, but it's still early for me. At least with plication, they do not remove and staple 75% of your stomach. They fold it in on itself, and suture with two rows of non-disolving stitches. Basically, the size and shape of the stomach is that of the sleeve, without the permanence of removal.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

MorrieKins - here is a link to info on the procedure. These days it's popular to have the band along with the plication....which is what I have. There are others on this site who have it also, and are doing very well.

http://www.tlcsurgery.com/education/bariatric-surgery-houston-tx/gastric-plication/

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

MorrieKins,

Not that it's relevant to your situation but I was wondering which company you dealt with for your band? I'm from Canada too.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

I haven't had the same complications as you BUT there is NO way I would have my band removed. I would be too nervous about gaining the weight back. From an economical standpoint, it makes more sense to repair your band but you really have to go with your gut feeling on this. At a minimum, you need to find supportive medical professionals.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Why do you continue to post this old study of 74 patients operated on 15 years ago using flawed bands and evolving surgical techniques? You know very well that the product and surgical techniques have changed and newer studies show a 12% re-op rate compared to 9% for the sleeve. The slightly higher rate(3%) can easily be attributed to the fact that band patients can have their bands revised and it is so much harder or impossible if you're sleeved.

I'd have to agree with Jim1967 that odds aren't in your favor in regards to band replacement as you fully aware and the studies aren't great either:( Have you researched other WLS' ? vertical gastric sleeve, RNY, DS? Get somone like jim said that is a True Revision Surgeon that you can discuss the options. PLEASE decide what YOU think is BESY FOR YOU!! NOT the surgery that your Surgeon does. I hear too often that ppl allow their surgeon to decide their surgery. Problem is YOU live with it NOT them.

Best OF Luck!!

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/17593435

I urge you to discontinue using misleading studies. You're harming your own credibility and scaring patients who are researching WLS options with these unreliable studies.

tmf

I didn't realize that CREDENTIALS were an issue on this site since I haven't seen any posted from anyone before.

I am THRILLED though that someone realizes the 12% failure rate of the BAND since it's long been preached that it's only 5%.

Patient's researching WLS should be scared it's SURGERY.

And I was commenting to the OP who has already had 3 bands, with that statement alone something is wrong, it needs to be addressed and maybe they want to have the band removed for good, I don't know that is their choice.

But I do Agree that band technique has changed even the amount a band can hold 4cc vs. 14 cc but it's just as interesting that the COMPLICATIONS remain unchanged.

Edited by JACKIEO85

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

My vote is to work on your emotional tie to food first. That was my biggest handicap and the thing that ALWAYS set me back. No matter if I was banded, well-restricted, pre-banded, on a diet, etc. Bill Cashell writes with wonderful insight - a book called The Emotional Diet. It's so chock full of tools, that I honestly had to kind of pick what really worked for me because it was overwhelming to try and use all of it at once. But the fact that there is so much to choose from is great because if one thing doesn't work, you can go back and try something else or a combination of things.

The thing that has helped me the most with my emotions, though? EFT. You can find resources all over the internet for free that describe how to do it and you can even google "EFT for..." and fill in the blank with "emotional eating," "anxiety," "social anxiety," etc, and get specific scripts for specific issues.

I say work on your emotions first and get your head and heart straightened out before you make any concrete decision about what to do with your band. The fact that you had such a strong emotional reaction to the thought of being restricted by the band sounds SO familiar to my own struggles. I hope you can find your answers and get to a place where you can cope with this. I know it has been a long journey for me. I'm looking forward to getting rid of my band and giving myself a chance to do this on my own now that I have so many tools to help me that I did not have before.

Good luck with your decision.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

My surgeon has advised me that bands are becoming less and less popular and effective (in terms of their complications) as well. If it were me, I'd have it out and be done with the band.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now

  • Trending Products

  • Trending Topics

  • Recent Status Updates

    • cryoder22

      Day 1 of pre-op liquid diet (3 weeks) and I'm having a hard time already. I feel hungry and just want to eat. I got the protein and supplements recommend by my program and having a hard time getting 1 down. My doctor / nutritionist has me on the following:
      1 protein shake (bariatric advantage chocolate) with 8 oz of fat free milk 1 snack = 1 unjury protein shake (root beer) 1 protein shake (bariatric advantage orange cream) 1 snack = 1 unjury protein bar 1 protein shake (bariatric advantace orange cream or chocolate) 1 snack = 1 unjury protein soup (chicken) 3 servings of sugar free jello and popsicles throughout the day. 64 oz of water (I have flavor packets). Hot tea and coffee with splenda has been approved as well. Does anyone recommend anything for the next 3 weeks?
      · 1 reply
      1. NickelChip

        All I can tell you is that for me, it got easier after the first week. The hunger pains got less intense and I kind of got used to it and gave up torturing myself by thinking about food. But if you can, get anything tempting out of the house and avoid being around people who are eating. I sent my kids to my parents' house for two weeks so I wouldn't have to prepare meals I couldn't eat. After surgery, the hunger was totally gone.

    • buildabetteranna

      I have my final approval from my insurance, only thing holding up things is one last x-ray needed, which I have scheduled for the fourth of next month, which is my birthday.

      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
    • BetterLeah

      Woohoo! I have 7 more days till surgery, So far I am already down a total of 20lbs since I started this journey. 
      · 1 reply
      1. NeonRaven8919

        Well done! I'm 9 days away from surgery! Keep us updated!

    • Ladiva04

      Hello,
      I had my surgery on the 25th of June of this year. Starting off at 117 kilos.😒
      · 1 reply
      1. NeonRaven8919

        Congrats on the surgery!

    • Sandra Austin Tx

      I’m 6 days post op as of today. I had the gastric bypass 
      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
  • Recent Topics

  • Hot Products

  • Sign Up For
    Our Newsletter

    Follow us for the latest news
    and special product offers!
  • Together, we have lost...
      lbs

    PatchAid Vitamin Patches

    ×