Swelling, Thrush, Allergic Reactions...

[ffpandamer 0]

:seeya: Seems like whatever could go wrong, did go wrong. I've had a pretty horrible experience with this lapband so far. And i can't help but wonder if I made the wrong decision at the start.

I had my surgery on 10/24. I arrived at the surgery center, was hooked up to the IV's, and an antibiotic was given to me. I had an immediate and severe allergic reaction - vomiting, skin turning bright red, hives from head to toe - all within about 1.5 minutes of taking the antibiotic. I was lucky to be surrounded by nurses; they rushed me and put me on a new drip. I had hoped that was the end of my 'bad luck'.

On Saturday, my stomach swelled up like a beach ball. It was horribly uncomfortable, but i called the surgeon and he said it was normal. So i relaxed and went on with the day.

Today, Sunday dawns, and my legs, ankles and feet swelled up. I've tried every home treatment I could find while waiting for Monday morning (when i plan to walk into the surgeon's office first thing in the morning).

But now, I have thrush in my mouth. it's the worst infection i've ever had.

I'm surrounded by people I love, but i feel very alone right now. Is this really worth it?

[emjay 8]

I'm assuming you had surgery on 09/24 and not 10/24. Anyway, it sounds like to me you had an allergic reaction to medication and that the problems you have experienced are not caused by the band but by the meds given to you. It really sucks that you've had such an awful experience so far, but it does and it will get better. After the soreness and any gas pains are over (band issues), healed, and filled, you will be off and running and all this will hopefully be a distant memory. Make sure to keep your doctor informed of what you are going through. They need to be aware of what is going on. Especially if you start getting sick again.

[elcee 3,342]

Sorry to hear about your bad experience. However as Emjay said they seem to have been caused by an allergic reaction to the meds and have got nothing to do with the band. I am sure once the effects of the allergy are gone you will be fine.

All the best

[Donnainva 0]

Get the exact name of the first medicine they gave you this morning so that, in the future, you can tell other doctors, hospitals and pharmacists that you are alergic to it.

Don't blame the lap band, it was the antibiotic.

[DawnC 0]

I have not been banded yet but I have had a severe allergic reaction to an antibiotic. I was given a shot of Rocehpin and within 2 minutes I had passes out. Woke up in the Emergency room hooked to a ventilator. Come to find out, my heart stopped and I had quit breathing. Ended up in ICU on a ventilator for 10 days (developed pneumonia while in there). I was major swollen - head to toe. Sounds like they didn't get all the antibiotic out of your system.

[MishiB 0]

Let us know how you are doing. What a horrible way to start off this journey. :smile2: