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Hi, I haven't written for a long time because I did not want to be discouraging to anyone. I entered the hospital for my lapband procedure May 7 surgical day went fine. The next day while in the hospital I ended with more than severe pain. I turned blue was placed on oxygen. I was to swallow the xraY Fluid complaining of extreme nausea i begged not to drink more and was told I needed to keep trying I ended throwing it all up. Went to emergency surgery where they found my lapband not only slipped it ripped a hole in my stomach. They had to remove the band, clean my abdominal cavity patch the hole. Upon xray I had aspirated the xray fluid and ended up with toxic pneumonia. I was in the hospital 11 days discharged having no lapband and a WBC of 25,000. the whole thing was a nightmare. All these things were very minimal risks, but they were 100% for me. I don't want to be discouraging,but people should know it could happen to them too.:smile:

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so sorry to hear that happened!!

I wish good health to you.

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shelly, I'm so sorry that happened to you. Thank goodness you are recovering, but it must have been dreadful.

I'm very glad you took the time to report your experience. I hope to be banded soon, and I was wondering if the doctor gave you any indication as to how this happened? As you said, the chances of this happening are very minimal, but I'd rather be informed of possible risks.

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Guest Leslie2Lose

Shelly - I'm glad you decided to post your experience. We all know going into this there are risks. People looking into getting banded need to realise those are a reality. I'm not discouraging anyone from getting banded. I love my band and haven't had any complications with the band itself, thank goodness. You are in my thoughts and prayers. I wish you a healthy and speedy recovery. Take care.

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Ohh Baby!! My prayers will be for you!! You have a low BMI, I vote you go the old fashioned route!! and not try this again. God Bless You!! I pray for a brighter future for you...........trish

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Please, if you don't mind.... post in Doctors and Hospitals too.... and let us know their names!

I am very sorry this happened to you.

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I'm so very sorry you had to go through that!! :smile: I'll keep you in my thoughts for a speedy recovery.

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I am so very sorry you suffered this fate, with the lap band- I am wondering how many lap band surgeries your doctor has done and what was his failed percentage?

because these things do happen I often wonder if its the lack of experiance of a doctor or what the cause was-

Continue to heal and take care of yourself.

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Wow, what a trial! I surely hope you will get better soon. It would be very interesting to know what the doctor says was the reason for the band slippage. It was so soon after surgery? Did you have a cough, or do you think it happened when you were sick from the x-ray Fluid? I really worry about band slippage, too. I'm an older patient (64 next month) and just wonder if I'm at more risk for that. What part of the country do you live in? Did you have to go far to get this done. I'm about 75 minutes from my doctor, so that's a little concern, too.

I surely wish you the best and hope you recover soon. You sound like a strong person, and you'll loose the weight, even if it has to be without the band.

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wow what an ordial. I'm glad that you are doing better. Thank you for telling us your story. I do believe in hearing both the good and the bad about the whole thing, that is why I choose to get information both from here and the doctors who don't alway stell the bad side of things. My angels watch over you. SC

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WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! glad you are ok! I too am wondering about your docs experience placing bands.

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what can I say..that really stinks. I hope that you return to full and complete health soon.

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So sorry to hear but your bad experience. Hope you are feeling better.

God's speed.

Jill

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