Lapband Removed after 2 weeks and major complications

[Marienola 0]

Well I am very sad to say that on September 30th I had to have emergency surgery to have my band removed. I developed an infection in my stomach and now have an open wound from where they had to "scrape" the infection out. I also have a tube coming out of my stomach that I will have for 8 weeks for drainage and that I have to flush twice per day. I have a home health care nurse coming twice per day to dress my open wound which probably won't heal for at least a month and I will have this tube for 8 weeks. Needless to say I am having a very hard time with this. I can't believe this has happened. I planned for over a year and anticipated and was so excited about being banded and my new start on my way to my new life and now that is all gone. I have however lost about 30 pounds in 5 weeks - guess that is a good thing???? I won't be able to eat solid foods for at least a month and apparently if I would have waited two days later to go to the hospital, I might not be here writing this today...Definitely gives you a new outlook on life. I pray that no one else goes through what I have been through and congrats to all of those having success with the band. I wish you the best.

[SherryW 4]

Marie so sorry to hear this. I do hope you heal up quick. Was it the surgery that caused the issue for you? Did they tell you why this happened?

[Tess415 1]

So sorry to hear about your misfortune. I am glad you are here to write this post. I will pray for you to continue to heal, and find peace after this ordeal.

Take Care

[newimage 2]

So sorry. You are in my prayers. I hope you get to feeling better soon.

[heartfire 4]

Oh Marie. I'm so sorry. Thank God you ARE here to post! Thanks for letting us know what's going on. Hang in there. I hope you heal quickly. Please keep posting to let us know how you're doing. I'm so glad you got looked at in time!

Take care.

[Brandy~ 2]

Oh I am so sorry to hear that you had ccomplications. I wish you the best and a speedy recovery. ((HUGS))

[miriamslayton 0]

my husband did have the same problem he still in the hospital it being 9day in the hospital he still has a leap in the stomach and he has a feeling tube the doctor say the has to be in the hospital for three weeks the night i took him to the hospital the Dr. told me if he didnt come to the hospital that night he have die that night he was running a fever for 4 days and the Dr. said that he has a very bad infection he never seem a person with that kind of infection in his body :thumbup:

[onthego317 4]

Marie,

I am so sorry that you have had to go through this horrible experience. Keep your chin up girl! You have already lost a good bit of weight and will lose a good bit more before you can eat normally again. You can do it!!

I truly believe that you are still here for a reason. God has plans for you! I will pray for a speedy recovery.

I know what you mean about it changing your outlook on life. My hubby has severe complications form gastric bypass a few years ago. It made us both see things in a different light! He is fine now and you will be fine too!

Keep us all posted on your recovery!

[Manda87 3]

I'm sorry about your very rare infection. I know that must be hard. Get well soon!

[BetsyB 9]

How awful! I hope your recovery is speedy!

[TracieCat 8]

So sorry for what you have gone through and are still coping with, my heart goes out to you.

[joycie 0]

Marie's post is from 2008.

Miriam, hope your hubby is recovering well.