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Hello everyone. I just had lap band surgery 2 days ago and still can't move well. In lots of pain, and lots of gas. Taking Tylenol every 6 hours. Today I had 24 oz water, 2 meal replacement shakes, and 3 oz of lentil soup puréed into a liquid. I have 3 ounces of soup left, 2 more meal replacement shakes and more water to complete my day. I see people up and moving around after 1 day and in wondering how???
Anyone have suggestions?
Thank you for your input, I really need to make a decision about going back to the same doctor or finding a new one, it's up to me!
I can't help as I have no exoerience of your US systems. But the tubing "rupturing" does sound as if it might have been faulty. I had a leak at around 4 years out but it was caused (probably) by excess tubing (my internal fat was almost gone) rubbing against harder muscle.
Edited to add: it is not possible to blame you for this! Ruptured tubing cannot be the patient's fault.
My best wishes.
Highest 290, Banded - 248 Lowest 139 (too thin!). Comfort zone 155-165.
Happily banded since May 2006. Regain of 28lbs 2013-14. ALL GONE!
But some has returned! Up to 175, argh! Off we go again,
My surgery was initially a good (2010) but after losing some weight, 55 lbs total in 6 months, and then leveling off, well basically my Dr's attitude was rude, rushed and off-putting, so I quit going. Dumb, I know but he is the only one in our area.. Anyway! Ive gained 40 lbs back especially in the last year: bad habits, pain, no exercise, depression, etc.. these are the other issues that lead to a CT Scan. In the report it is stated the "Lap Band catheter tube has split" and they recommend I return to my original Dr in case of 'warranty issues'. If this is the case, Question one:Has anyone who needed repair/ revision, EVER been given a warranty or reduced price replacement? Also, If I can find another Dr to maybe have better success, will my insurance require that I use the original DR? I'm sure he will make me feel that I did something wrong to cause this, though I can't see how, I really don't want to mess with him. I could tell that something had changed and was so discouraged. Now I have some hope that maybe I have a chance to redo this and go farther! I just assumed that I failed! I would appreciate any input from y'all.. What should I do first?
You do indeed, but Gwen, *****plied about the therapist, has a sleeve and I referred to her as a bandster. Whole 'nother process and, from what I hear, one that works well.
And lots of people would benefit from therapy!
VSG with Dr. Salameh - 3/13/2014
Diagnosed with Binge Eating Disorder and started Vyvanse - 7/22/2016
Reconstructive Surgeries with Dr. Michaels - 6/5/2017 (LBL & brachioplasty), 8/14/2017 (UBL & mastopexy), 11/6/2017 (medial leg lift)
Age 42 Height 5'4" HW 319 (1/3/2014) SW 293 (3/13/2014) CW 149 (7/16/2017)
Next Goal 145 - normal BMI | Total Weight Lost 170
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Your doctor might prescribe anti-nausea meds. I assume it is gastric flu as orher flu doesn't normally cause vomiting. I have only had gastric problems once since being banded and I just dry-retched. Some people find they can vomit without problem but I wouid suggest phoning your doctor.
Highest 290, Banded - 248 Lowest 139 (too thin!). Comfort zone 155-165.
Happily banded since May 2006. Regain of 28lbs 2013-14. ALL GONE!
But some has returned! Up to 175, argh! Off we go again,
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