Had to have band removed!!!

[oldporkbutt 0]

Hi Everyone,

I was banded on February 4th 2009. I never felt as if I was getting better after the surgery. On February 25th I had an upper GI done. It was discovered that there was a hole in my stomach. I was sent to the ER by my doctor so he could go in and take a look. He didn't believe I could have a hole. Well, after going in and taking a look he found there was indeed a hole. My band was removed. I spent ten days in the hospital. I can never have an other band because of scar tissue.

At this point I would not want a band again---this has not been a good experience for me.

I wish all of you the best on your journey. I will not be posting on here again. I just wanted everyone to know what happened to me. God Bless, and best of luck to all of you.

[bandofhope 1]

I am sorry to read of your band complication and wish you best in recovery. God Bless!

[Shanyab 0]

Hi there,

I am in Nevada as well, ( North West Vegas ) I am so so so sorry to hear that this happened to you. My Dr. does an upper GI the day after just to make sure that your okay. That was one of my biggest fears as well with this whole thing.

If you ever need someone to talk to please do send me a private message and I can give you my contact info.

Shanya

[hakunamatata_ca 0]

Do you mind sharing where you had your procedure done or is that allowed? Sorry and good luck 2 u

[olivia_99 0]

OMG

I am so sorry to hear about your experience. I hope that you get better and are able to lose the weight...

Good luck and God bless you!!!!

[ahb08 0]

what is an "upper GI"??? and also im wondering was the hole there before the surgery or after????? could they not have detected this while in the middle of doing the surgery????

[1RockinMom 0]

what is an "upper GI"??? You will have one before your surgery.... you drink a barium liquid, its a white chalky drink, while you stand in front of an x-ray machine so the Dr can take pics of the liquid going down to your stomach. They can check to see if you have hiatal hernia also, which they usually fix while they are putting the band in.

[ahb08 0]

what is an "upper GI"??? You will have one before your surgery.... you drink a barium liquid, its a white chalky drink, while you stand in front of an x-ray machine so the Dr can take pics of the liquid going down to your stomach. They can check to see if you have hiatal hernia also, which they usually fix while they are putting the band in.

Thanks 1rockinmom, that info really helped!!! good luck on your weightloss!