I am so sad - Had to lose the Band
I just have to know if there is anyone out there like me. I got the band in may of 07. Did ok, a lot of pbing but I tolerated it. Well last Monday I had to have it removed, The doctor says my body was rejecting it. I ended up the ER in another state while on vacation. Severe GERD, vomitting, blood in my vomit. Not able to drink or eat a thing. At times including my own spit. The upper gi showed the band in perfect placement, I had nothing in the band and still could not eat. Terrible acid, could not lay down to sleep. Anyways, I had it removed last week. He said there was a little scar tissue and some inflammation.
I should be happy I got it out and am recovering so well but I am pissed off it did not work for me. I was a self pay because I did not think I would be covered under insurance. I am now a size 12 but with the appetite back with full force I fear what weight will come back. I was so miserable that the doctor did not want to do any revision at the time of removal.
I am just wondering if anyone else had these issues?
TLZ
I too lost the band this week... It slipped and I ended up having emergency removal surgery (I am also pregnant so that put a whole new twist on things). I totally understand your feelings and fear for the future. I am hoping that I learned enough in the last few years to continue to lose weight after the baby is born. I was banded Dec 07
Love, Riah
