Lapband with Leukemia?

[ajwatson11 0]

Hi everyone! I am in the beginning stages of getting banded. I was wondering if you or anyone you know has gotten banded while having leukemia?

I have a rare form of leukemia where my white blood cell count is low. However, I have been stable for years and see my hematologist regularly. Do you think that this will effect my chances for surgery or influence the process?

Thanks for any advice or help you have.

AJ

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[ok813 2]

Hello there,

I was banded back in november 08 after surviving Hodgkins lymphoma in 07. I too was worried about getting the band after such an illness but my lap band surgeon said as long as you are in remission and get approval from your oncologist and PCP that the surgery would be no problem. So there was a few extra hoops to jump through but well worth the extra work. I hope all goes well for you and your journey.

[ajwatson11 0]

Thanks. that was really helpful and gives me hope.

[3636millie2 0]

I was diagnosed with carcinoid about 3 years ago based on lab abnormalities that keep increasing. I have had thorough diagnostic work ups every year since. They can not find the tumor yet (have total body scans, etc). I had the lap band surgery about 10 months ago with full knowledge of all my physicians. I did it because I wanted to get into the best physical condition possible in case the worst case scenario presents itself. If and when the tumor does show up and I need further treatment, the Fluid can be removed from the band and I will be back to "normal". Hope this helps with your delimma.

[WASaBubbleButt 41]

Hi everyone! I am in the beginning stages of getting banded. I was wondering if you or anyone you know has gotten banded while having leukemia?

I have a rare form of leukemia where my white blood cell count is low. However, I have been stable for years and see my hematologist regularly. Do you think that this will effect my chances for surgery or influence the process?

Thanks for any advice or help you have.

AJ

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The only problem with any type of cancer and the band is that if the person needs chemo in the future the nausea and vomiting is a serious concern. If you vomit you can slip, chemo can potentially cause a great deal of vomiting.

[ajwatson11 0]

millie, thank you for sharing, and I hope that they find everything soon and you are completely healthy in the near future.

Was, I never thought about the vomiting. In the past, when I was on treatment, it did cause me to vomit on certain days. How probable is it that the band will slip from vomiting though? and if it can happen, what happens if you are regularly sick with vomiting?

[WASaBubbleButt 41]

millie, thank you for sharing, and I hope that they find everything soon and you are completely healthy in the near future.

Was, I never thought about the vomiting. In the past, when I was on treatment, it did cause me to vomit on certain days. How probable is it that the band will slip from vomiting though? and if it can happen, what happens if you are regularly sick with vomiting?

No way of telling. The more you vomit the better your chances for a slip. This is why banding is not a great idea for someone who has even needed chemo, if the disease were to return it could be a problem.

Once you slip you are at great chance for slipping again. If you have your band surgically repositioned they are now finding that about 70% of the time you'll slip yet again according to Dr. Husted, a revision surgeon.

What about a sleeve? No chances of slipping, no erosion, no malabsorption, and fewer long term complications. It offers better and faster weight loss and no aftercare.

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[ajwatson11 0]

Was,

Thanks for posting! I looked into the sleeve and it seems like a great idea, but I am really young, 19 and thats why i wanted the band, i might want kids in the future and I know with the band they can un-fill and then refill later on. With the sleeve, its very permanent. Also, im not sure i fully understand what the sleeve is. they staple your stomach into a small pouch and remove the upper portion. Is this right?

[WASaBubbleButt 41]

Was,

Thanks for posting! I looked into the sleeve and it seems like a great idea, but I am really young, 19 and thats why i wanted the band, i might want kids in the future and I know with the band they can un-fill and then refill later on. With the sleeve, its very permanent. Also, im not sure i fully understand what the sleeve is. they staple your stomach into a small pouch and remove the upper portion. Is this right?

You can get preggers every bit as much with the sleeve as the band. It's bypass that it is tricky being pregnant with all the Vitamin issues.

If you post this on the sleeve boards several of us will respond and explain.