Lap Band is Out

They did take it out today.  He said I may have a bit of Esophogeal dismotility that added to my problems.  It wasn't bad, and I feel pretty good.  I feel saner.  Does that make sense? 

Sure it makes sense, this has been a huge worry for you. I am glad you feel better. You deserve it. Is there a next step? I am happy for you and hope all continues to go well. Sue

Yes, that makes perfect sense!  If I had an NG tube for the better part of a week, I'd be off my damned rocker!

Does he think the esophageal dismotility happened when the band was put in?  Did you have an endoscopy as part of your pre-op checklist and can they detect the dismotility issue with that?

I guess it's a moot point, really, since the band is gone.  But if you opt to do a different WLS, I don't know if that will affect your options or not.

For now, it's just recovering from your ordeal and getting back to normal.  I'm glad the worst is over!!!!

Thankfully you didn't have to suffer for months like some of the other poor folks around here. I'm sure it's dissappointing for you but there are other surgeries and they will work much better. I wish you much luck in the future. Right now just relax and heal and count your blessings!

Glad you've got it out and are not miserable anymore!

If any pre-ops are reading this please take note that Bexie's band only lasted about a week and a half! But on a possitive note...........she did lose weight! ;-)

He did not do any pretesting for Esophogeal Dismotality because he haid out of 100 bands, 99 will not have it. He did not say for sure that is what was wrong, but it was a possibility. And yes, my band lasted for a week and a half, but not because of my surgeon, my band, or myself. I has a physical reaction to the band and the restriction it caused. There was nothing that I or my surgeon could have anticipated or done any different to change the outcome.

 Bexie, I am glad the suffering is over and you can be relived now, and I am really sorry that you experienced these problems. Hugs!

Bexie-
i hope you heal quickly and well---and i'm sorry you have gone through this.  I also would like to applaud you for being so graceous and not trying to blame anyone....that takes a wonderful person!

betsey

Why did you delete the message???