Went to Mexico and was not able to have WLS.

Has any one gone to Mexico and could not have wls because of past surgery issues??? This happened to me in April. I had Vertical Banded Gastroplasty in 2001 and when I went to have sleeve revision in Tijuana.  After the endonoscopy I was told due to band erosion I may not be able to have the surgery.  This turned out to be the case. They had to remove the old band that was 80% grown into my stomach and they removed the eroded part around the band.  I have to wait six months from the date (April 11, 2013) to go back and have the actual sleeve revision. The surgical team was wonderful to me so I have no complaints there. But I am wondering if anyone has ever had this or similar experience??

Stephanie

It is very common with the lap band, her in the states for sure, to have to have it removed and wait 2-6 months before getting the revision surgery.

I have "heard" of it but never actually saw this posted before... but I know is has happened. I am so sorry you had this happen! It is better to be safe than sorry though. I am sorry you weren't able to have your surgery when you intended.