Hello Everyone!
On July 5, 2012 at 11:14 AM Pacific Time, Stephanie M. wrote:
Megan, just in case yore still reading your thread, I want to assure you that the "negative nellies" are giving you information you need to make an informed decision. I was like you, not wanting to hear the stories of complications or failure to lose...but here I am, most likely going to NEED a revision or band removal to preserve the health of my esophagus. You really should have an open mind and consider all risks and benefits, then make your choice. Good luck.We are no longer "negative nellies" we are from here out to be referred to as "Realistic Rachels"
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on 7/5/12 7:13 am, edited 7/5/12 7:37 am - MA
on 7/5/12 7:13 am, edited 7/5/12 7:37 am - MA
Wow. I thought this was a support website? My dr recommended this site.
Horror stories can and do happen. But not all the time.
Horror stories can and do happen. But not all the time.
I'd much rather know the truth, even if it's not exactly great news than to be lied to in the name of "support."
I've been watching band complications happen since 2003. Over and over and over again. They happen often enough that it scares the crap out of me. They don't happen ALL the time... but enough that people SHOULD be concerned. It's our lives we're talking about, after all.
It's been about 7 years since I had my band removed and I still have lingering effects from it. I only wish I had known beforehand about the complications that happen. There were too few people who had bands when I had mine done... so I had no way of knowing. People who are considering lapband right now should also consider themselves lucky to know these things. That's support.
Avoid kemmerling, Green Bay, WI
marymcd54
on 7/5/12 8:38 am - Warwick, RI
on 7/5/12 8:38 am - Warwick, RI
I am not sure why someone would come on and ask questions and get upset about being told all the sides of the story. ??????
PS,
I love my band and I am almost a year out, but still read the the posts from Maria the others!
Because you never know... thanks gals!
PS,
I love my band and I am almost a year out, but still read the the posts from Maria the others!
Because you never know... thanks gals!
Marylmcd
marymcd54
on 7/5/12 9:58 am - Warwick, RI
on 7/5/12 9:58 am - Warwick, RI
Good for you, I hope the day does not come when I need a revision but ... you never know.
At least I have read so I know when it has gone haywire!
At least I have read so I know when it has gone haywire!
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