Error in Band Placement

[Sades 4]

I found out this week that my band was not placed correctly when I had it put in last November. I have had very little restriction during that time and even though I was filled to 9cc in a 10cc band, I couldn't understand why I was still able to eat fairly big amounts of food. In the end the dr decided to send me for a barium meal only to discover that the band is wrapped around the fat tissue on the outside of the stomach rather than around the stomach. The dr can't explain how it happened and said he's never seen or heard of it before. Anyone here had this problem? Of course he has offered to go back in with a new band and correct the situation.

Of course now I'm stressing about having to go through this all again. I am booked to go in this Thursday but getting mixed advice about whether I'm doing the right thing. I know a number of people who have been to this dr without any problems, so I'm sure I should be okay but I'm still worried I might be making a mistake. Any thoughts?

[chocolate_snaps 3]

I havent had this problem but I so sorry that you had to go through this.

[Trace Curry 1]

I found out this week that my band was not placed correctly when I had it put in last November. I have had very little restriction during that time and even though I was filled to 9cc in a 10cc band, I couldn't understand why I was still able to eat fairly big amounts of food. In the end the dr decided to send me for a barium meal only to discover that the band is wrapped around the fat tissue on the outside of the stomach rather than around the stomach. The dr can't explain how it happened and said he's never seen or heard of it before. Anyone here had this problem? Of course he has offered to go back in with a new band and correct the situation.

Of course now I'm stressing about having to go through this all again. I am booked to go in this Thursday but getting mixed advice about whether I'm doing the right thing. I know a number of people who have been to this dr without any problems, so I'm sure I should be okay but I'm still worried I might be making a mistake. Any thoughts?

I have heard of this happening quite a few times actually. It's easier to do than one might think.

Trace W. Curry, M.D.

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[MicheleK 8]

I read about this happening recently. I'm very sorry this happened to you, I'm sure the re-do will fix everything and you'll be able to lose weight! Please keep us posted!

[Sades 4]

I read about this happening recently. I'm very sorry this happened to you, I'm sure the re-do will fix everything and you'll be able to lose weight! Please keep us posted!

Thanks Michele. Do you remember where you read about it?

I have heard of this happening quite a few times actually. It's easier to do than one might think.

Thanks for your response DrC. I'm going back to get it fixed but worried about the outcome. Is it easily fixable?

I havent had this problem but I so sorry that you had to go through this.

Thanks chocolate_snaps, it's not easy, the stress and worry of doing it over again.

[MicheleK 8]

Thanks Michele. Do you remember where you read about it?

I think there was a story about it on Obesity Help. I'm not active on that forum because the people are such drama queens (in fact I've never posted there) but I occasionally cruise by to see the latest "cat fight". LOL

[Snapdragon 0]

If I were you I'd be in that surgery in a flash. Get that band placed in the correct position, girl! If your doctor sees what happened and is willing to correct it, go for it!

[Sades 4]

I think there was a story about it on Obesity Help. I'm not active on that forum because the people are such drama queens (in fact I've never posted there) but I occasionally cruise by to see the latest "cat fight". LOL

Thanks Michele, I'll see if I can find it.

If I were you I'd be in that surgery in a flash. Get that band placed in the correct position, girl! If your doctor sees what happened and is willing to correct it, go for it!

Thanks Snapdragon, I'm booked in on Thursday but I'm stressed about it as it is unusual and I don't know if there will be added complications because of it. He said the risks are the same as before but my brain is going overtime at the moment. :biggrin:

[heartfire 4]

Sades, I just wanted to wish you well on your surgery Thursday. Hopefully everything will go fine and you'll finally be able to get on the right track WITH your tool! Take care and let us know how everything goes.

[Sades 4]

Sades, I just wanted to wish you well on your surgery Thursday. Hopefully everything will go fine and you'll finally be able to get on the right track WITH your tool! Take care and let us know how everything goes.

Thanks very much Heartfire. I am feeling very anxious right now but I know it is something I have to do. I'm just praying that there are no more complications and I can get just get on with it. Fingers crossed !

[WASaBubbleButt 41]

I found out this week that my band was not placed correctly when I had it put in last November. I have had very little restriction during that time and even though I was filled to 9cc in a 10cc band, I couldn't understand why I was still able to eat fairly big amounts of food. In the end the dr decided to send me for a barium meal only to discover that the band is wrapped around the fat tissue on the outside of the stomach rather than around the stomach. The dr can't explain how it happened and said he's never seen or heard of it before. Anyone here had this problem? Of course he has offered to go back in with a new band and correct the situation.

Of course now I'm stressing about having to go through this all again. I am booked to go in this Thursday but getting mixed advice about whether I'm doing the right thing. I know a number of people who have been to this dr without any problems, so I'm sure I should be okay but I'm still worried I might be making a mistake. Any thoughts?

If your doctor can't tell the difference between fat tissue and stomach tissue, do you really want him doing it again?

There were two cases of this happening on OH in the last few months.

Edited July 11, 2008 by WASaBubbleButt

[Sades 4]

If your doctor can't tell the difference between fat tissue and stomach tissue, do you really want him doing it again?

There were two cases of this happening on OH in the last few months.

Thanks for your concern Wasa. I was very worried about it being done again by him but as most people said he is going to be doubly careful to fix his mistake. I probably should have held off and thought it through more but in the end I was getting more confused and anxious by the minute, It's been done now and he did an endoscopy while he was in there to make sure. I've had another barium swallow and it all looked fine. I guess only time will tell now.

I meet with a support group who have been banded by him and they all seem fine. Let's hope mine was just an error in judgement on his part and not normal practice.

[Sades 4]

Also can you please show me where the posts are on OH. I tried finding them but couldn't. Thanks.

[Nanook 2]

Sades,

Sorry to hear about your band problem I wish you luck in getting it taken care of Nanook.:thumbup:

[heartfire 4]

Sades, glad to know surgery seemed to go well. I'll pray for good healing and that everything from here on out goes well for you. Take care!

M