erosion only after 5 months?

cwalters · February 17, 2009

My husband had lap band surgery Sept 5, 2008 4 days after surgery he had a high fever of 102.5 and aching everywhere. went to the dr. (who did the surgery) he siad had the flu. in the hospital twice by Nov. with same complications. high fever, aches, Fluid in lower left stomach and left sholder pain. Long story short he was taken to the hospital Feb. 5 and surgery to remove band feb. 6. We were told he had 1 1/2 hole in his stomach. (erosion) but how could this happen so fast all I have read has happened in yrs after the surgery. I believe this happened a the time of the first surgery in Sept. and now they just say it is erosion of the band. Has anyone else had such problems early on? Thank you for your time

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HeatherO · February 17, 2009

I am shocked it happened so quickly. I am also saddened that he had problems from the get go and it took them so long to diagnose the situation, especially considering that he had a recurring problem that kept showing up.

I have to wonder if there was a problem with the initial attachment. My heart goes out to you and your husband.

HeatherO · February 17, 2009

I forgot to mention, there is a section on complications in this forum. Perhaps you can do a search on erosions to see what has been discussed in the past.

cwalters · February 17, 2009

Thank you for your info. I will check out the other forums. Your pictures look great and good luck with the future. My husband has lost 68lbs but it is more from being so sick for 5 months than the band itself! He would get a fill and then within 3 hours his fever ould be up to 102. and go back (2hour trip one way) to have the fill taken out and about 4 days later he would be fever free but still in some pain.

Thanks again and GOD Bless.:thumbup: