Eeeek!!!

hrv · March 22, 2005

I will be 2 weeks banded on Thursday and I guess I am having an episode. I am terrified that everything I do could cause this band to slip. How common is this? I cannot afford another surgery and I am really on pins and needles about this. Anybody give me some peace of mind???:nervous

HarleyNana · March 22, 2005

I think that's a pretty common fear in all of us. My doctor stitched my stomach around my band and he stitched the port to a muscle. I just hope he used good thread.

Iluvharleys · March 22, 2005

Yup, I think we all do that, especially at first. Try to relax!

La_madam · March 22, 2005

HRV, I still have fear and I am 11 motnhs post op..I think it is a normal reaction. Once you have your first fill and the Dr. tells you everything is ok it will give you peace of mind...everytime I go for a check- up or a fill I feel so much better knowingeverything is where it should be

hrv · March 22, 2005

Thanks Guys. You the Coolest!!!

leatha_g · March 22, 2005

I had a barium swallow yesterday just to make sure everything is where it should be. Of course, I've had a slip in the past and been re-banded. Due to having been through that, I would think it would be very normal to be concerned about that. Thankfully, the radiologist said everything looks perfect, not even any pouch dilation (whew!). I felt like such a baby when he was over and done in less than 5 minutes and so sure everything was perfect, but I just needed the reassurance for myself. You're perfectly normal and this too shall lessen and lessen as you get adjusted to your new band.