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Band to DS
on 8/11/08 5:09 am, edited 1/29/12 2:06 am

Unfortunately, I had to delete this message due to privacy concerns.

Got a lap band in 2008. Tried hard, but didn't lose much weight & developed swallowing problems. Fought my insurance company for almost a year & finally had a band to DS revision on 5/11/12. Have now lost 125 pounds. Yay!

shaunab68
on 8/11/08 6:53 am - Black Mountain, NC

RNY on 11/21/08

Shelli, I don't have any knowledge or advice, but I hope this is just a small bump in the road and you are feeling better soon. Please know you are in my thoughts. {{{Hugs}}}

new-beginning
on 8/11/08 7:28 am

RNY on 02/19/08

Hope you will be feeling better soon!

Pam

Barbara C.
on 8/11/08 7:36 am - Raleigh, NC

RNY on 06/05/07

Hi Shelli,

I don't have personal experience with the band, but I understand it's not unusual to take some time to tolerate it and that it's extremely rare that someone won't tolerate and will need to have it removed. If you haven't posted this to the lapband board, that might be a good idea where you are likely to get a larger pool of people with experience with the lapband.

Hang in there,

Barb

Barbara
ObesityHelp Coach and Support Group Leader
http://www.obesityhelp.com/group/bcumbo_group/
High-264, Current-148, Goal-145

Melissa_in_NC
on 8/11/08 8:33 am - SIMPSON, NC

REALIZE Band on 08/15/08

oh Shelli, im so sorry to hear about this. Maybe it really is the swelling. please keep me posted. im following in your footsteps and have the same worries.
are there any liquids you take a liking to?
how about the sugar free popsicles? did they help you as much ?
im learning from you
im sure its just the swelling
if you need me , im here

Yall Take Care!!
-Melissa

2 wks Pre-Op (started Atkins)/Surgery Day/Current/Goal
268/260/177/160

Band to DS
on 8/11/08 11:55 am, edited 1/29/12 2:03 am

Unfortunately, I had to delete this message due to privacy concerns.

Got a lap band in 2008. Tried hard, but didn't lose much weight & developed swallowing problems. Fought my insurance company for almost a year & finally had a band to DS revision on 5/11/12. Have now lost 125 pounds. Yay!

MyOMy
on 8/11/08 2:52 pm - Youngsville, NC

Revision on 06/10/09

Shelli - Sorry to hear that your going through a rough patch. Try not to concern yourself that this is not going to work and you'll need it removed. Maybe with all of the extra stress of going back to work, being on your feet so much, changing your diet...have just created some extra swelling. Just take it easy and stay with the liquids, warm ones especially.
Hang in there girl!

bbheim
on 8/11/08 8:32 pm - China Grove, NC

RNY on 01/10/08

Shelli,

I had the lapband before my revision to the RNY and it is not uncommon for them to have to remove some fluid. It may take several months before you get a real fill. It is very unlikely that you would lose the band. Concenstrate on getting rest and give yourself time to heal. Do not overstuff the band ever!!! That will cause you to lose the band.

Thanks,

Barbara

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Meredith I.
on 8/12/08 5:53 am - New Bern, NC

RNY on 12/12/08

Steroids?! Oh, no. They'll make you hungry!! Not good. Can you take an NSAID, like Aleve or Ibuprophen? These should help with the swelling too. COLD liquids may help too, like sf popcicles.
Good luc****ep us posted!
Meredith in New Bern

Band to DS
on 8/12/08 2:05 pm, edited 1/29/12 2:12 am

Unfortunately, I had to delete this message due to privacy concerns.

Got a lap band in 2008. Tried hard, but didn't lose much weight & developed swallowing problems. Fought my insurance company for almost a year & finally had a band to DS revision on 5/11/12. Have now lost 125 pounds. Yay!

It's back to liquids for me.

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