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DrC
on 7/7/08 11:07 am - Cincinnati, OH

On July 4, 2008 at 2:39 PM Pacific Time, DONNAY wrote:

Hello! I am in need of some serious help! I had my lap band surgery on 5/16/08 and had to complications. During recovery, I lost about 15 pounds. I have and continue to follow all diet and exercise instructions to a T. Between my post-op appointment (6/3/08) and my first fill (6/30/08) I gained 2 pounds! I have an AP large (14cc) band, and was told 1cc was put in during surgery. My first fill (on 6/30) was 6cc, for a total of 7cc's. I have very little or no restriction. Is this normal? I'm getting seriously discouraged, as I am following the nutrition requirements and exercise daily. Does something seem wrong? WHAT CAN I DO?

You are just at the beginning of your Lap Band journey grasshopper, be patient, and restriction will come!

Trace W. Curry, M.D. -- Lap Band, Realize Band, Sleeve Gastrectomy
Cincinnati, Ohio & Northern Ky http://www.TheBandDoctor.com
513.559.1222 / 877.442.BAND
DISCLAIMER: Any information contained within is meant to be general medical advice only. Please consult your surgeon on your specific problem!

.A.
on 7/5/08 11:27 am

REALIZE Band on 08/08/08

Hi Dr. Curry, What is the rate of erosion of the Lap-Band? What is the life spand of the band? I will be having surgery soon and would like a little more information. thank you for your help.

DrC
on 7/7/08 11:07 am - Cincinnati, OH

On July 5, 2008 at 6:27 PM Pacific Time, .A. wrote:

Hi Dr. Curry, What is the rate of erosion of the Lap-Band? What is the life spand of the band? I will be having surgery soon and would like a little more information. thank you for your help.

Erosion rates are usually around 0.5 to 1%. There is no definable life span of the band to our knowledge.

Trace W. Curry, M.D. -- Lap Band, Realize Band, Sleeve Gastrectomy
Cincinnati, Ohio & Northern Ky http://www.TheBandDoctor.com
513.559.1222 / 877.442.BAND
DISCLAIMER: Any information contained within is meant to be general medical advice only. Please consult your surgeon on your specific problem!

Candle
on 7/7/08 7:55 am, edited 7/7/08 8:09 am - Long Island, NY

Lap Band on 08/27/07

Dr Curry: I had some x-rays done of my back and hips last week. In my teens, I had a few spinal fusions for Scoliosis. I took a crude photo of one of the x-rays and I was wondering if you could tell me what those O's and M's are surrounding my port!? They appear in all the films. I do not see my doctor to review the x-rays for 3 weeks. I've been having a lot of port discomfort for about 2-3 weeks now so I was a little concerned. Thanks EDIT: I'M SORRY - I DON'T KNOW HOW TO POST A PICTURE HERE. HERE'S A LINK>> http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c285/honey_creeper412/IMG_ 0680.jpg

10cc APS band.
Placed w/ .5cc's.
Fills: 11/5/07 ... 2cc's & 6/15/10 ... 1.5cc's & 3/25/11 .... 1 cc

H311/S295/G175/ C164

DrC
on 7/7/08 11:11 am - Cincinnati, OH

On July 7, 2008 at 2:55 PM Pacific Time, Candle wrote:

Dr Curry: I had some x-rays done of my back and hips last week. In my teens, I had a few spinal fusions for Scoliosis. I took a crude photo of one of the x-rays and I was wondering if you could tell me what those O's and M's are surrounding my port!? They appear in all the films. I do not see my doctor to review the x-rays for 3 weeks. I've been having a lot of port discomfort for about 2-3 weeks now so I was a little concerned. Thanks EDIT: I'M SORRY - I DON'T KNOW HOW TO POST A PICTURE HERE. HERE'S A LINK>> http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c285/honey_creeper412/IMG_ 0680.jpg

Those look like tacks for mesh, I would say your surgeon secures the port by suturing it to mesh and then tacking the mesh down.

Trace W. Curry, M.D. -- Lap Band, Realize Band, Sleeve Gastrectomy
Cincinnati, Ohio & Northern Ky http://www.TheBandDoctor.com
513.559.1222 / 877.442.BAND
DISCLAIMER: Any information contained within is meant to be general medical advice only. Please consult your surgeon on your specific problem!

Candle
on 7/7/08 12:08 pm - Long Island, NY

Lap Band on 08/27/07

*phew* Thank you!! It was pretty cool to be able to see my band and port in the x-rays!

10cc APS band.
Placed w/ .5cc's.
Fills: 11/5/07 ... 2cc's & 6/15/10 ... 1.5cc's & 3/25/11 .... 1 cc

H311/S295/G175/ C164

Mellissa L.
on 7/7/08 9:28 pm - Southgate, MI

Hi Dr. Curry, I've got a good one for you. last night I took my first sip of pop since surgery (1/08). I had bad gas and took gas x for it . Now i've got the sensation of my stomach being cold and even the skin in that same area feels cooler than the other skin around it... have you heard of anything like this?

H/C/G: 298/170.4/160 (H=5'5) @ Dr's goal 5/23/2012. Revison surgery 5/26/2011 convert from band to bypass due to slipped band.

DrC
on 7/8/08 11:17 am - Cincinnati, OH

On July 8, 2008 at 4:28 AM Pacific Time, Mellissa L. wrote:

Hi Dr. Curry, I've got a good one for you. last night I took my first sip of pop since surgery (1/08). I had bad gas and took gas x for it . Now i've got the sensation of my stomach being cold and even the skin in that same area feels cooler than the other skin around it... have you heard of anything like this?

Got me on that one...don't drink it anymore and I guess you won't have to worry about it!

Trace W. Curry, M.D. -- Lap Band, Realize Band, Sleeve Gastrectomy
Cincinnati, Ohio & Northern Ky http://www.TheBandDoctor.com
513.559.1222 / 877.442.BAND
DISCLAIMER: Any information contained within is meant to be general medical advice only. Please consult your surgeon on your specific problem!

gottaluvave
on 7/8/08 10:04 am - Dallas, TX

Revision on 05/06/06

Is it normal to have gurgling at night? I find that if I eat too close to bed, then I am up all night with reflux, gurgling, and nightcough. Does that mean that I am too tight?

Start Weight: 256
Surgery Weight: 248
Lowest Weight: 176
Revision Weight: 201
Current Weight: 196
Goal: 165

Never turning back!!!!!!!!

DrC
on 7/8/08 11:18 am - Cincinnati, OH

On July 8, 2008 at 5:04 PM Pacific Time, gottaluvave wrote:

Is it normal to have gurgling at night? I find that if I eat too close to bed, then I am up all night with reflux, gurgling, and nightcough. Does that mean that I am too tight?

If you have no problems when you avoid eating for 3 hours prior to bed then you are probably not too tight. If you have gurgling and reflux regardless, then you are too tight.

Trace W. Curry, M.D. -- Lap Band, Realize Band, Sleeve Gastrectomy
Cincinnati, Ohio & Northern Ky http://www.TheBandDoctor.com
513.559.1222 / 877.442.BAND
DISCLAIMER: Any information contained within is meant to be general medical advice only. Please consult your surgeon on your specific problem!

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