Problems with Band

I'm with Nicci--totally band related.  

Here's an illustration that shows how the vagus nerve innervates the stomach.  It's EVERYWHERE, and just above this (just above where the esophagus goes through the diaphragm), there's a huge mass of nerves called the esophageal plexus.



I've been reading here a lot lately, though not posting.  I'm still trying to wrap my head around the fact that the band isn't supposed to keep food in the area immediately above it.  There is no pouch?  The band works by combining its pressure with the pressure of a food bolus to send a message to your brain about satiety?  HUH?

I've been banded over 2.5 years and this is the first I've heard of it.  My new surgeon said the sole goal of the band was to slow you down and keep you fuller longer.  

All I know is that I get terrible referred left shoulder pain when I drink.  Regular liquids.  Not booze.  Hurts like a mo-fo.



NOT!

Ohhh maaan, I used to get so much pain when I drank anything, too. I'm thinking it's from the esophagus doing its thang and even that irritated the Vagus nerves.

THIS is why I think the band is such a horrible idea for SO many people. I mean, those who don't have a Vagus nerve system should be just fine, though! 

Damn you, Vagus Nerve!!!  

I'mma get mine stripped next week, you know, like how you can get leg veins stripped.  I figure I can just remember to breathe and consciously control the movement of food through my gut and all that other crap it does.  

I had never even seen an image of the vagus nerves on the stomach until yesterday.  When I did I was like WTF--who thought wrapping plastic around THAT was a good idea????  Sadly, I thought I had done research before getting this thing.  Apparently, I was just delusional because I was too afraid to get my guts rearranged.

Go fig.  

I KNOW WHATCHA MEAN! I've watched videos and such and I have to conclude that whoever came up with the "brilliant" idea of the band was thinking more about moolah than actual human anatomy. I only wish I had boned up on anatomy BEFORE going through it all. (Ha. Boned up.)

Live and learn, I s'pose? Too bad it's so freaking painful!

I'm planning to have my whole abdomen replaced with a quarter barrel of beer. Tappers on my nips... I'll rent myself out at parties and whatnot. That should take care of any issues, I'm thinking. I just need to find a "doctor" who will agree to do it. Maybe allergan knows a few?!

Yeaaaaah.  You would not believe how many tables at the NY OH conference in October were promoting lap bands.  I had to stay far away from those vendors.  Faaar away.

I think the quarter barrel transplant is a great revision option for you.  I'll have to rent you out and even pay for travel + beer refils!!!  I'm generous that way.

Yep, that's Future Me.

I will use your photo to explain to the "doctor" what I want done. You're the best, Twin!

Maybe it's because I am having horrible shoulder pain today , but I get so pissed when I still read about these piece of **** surgeons who are still deceiving their patients so they can keep on making money by stating that, " it is not the band " 

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So that's Vagus with a "U"?



still working on that one........................


How could this not be the band?

 You're a good sport.

I'm a lover not a fighter.