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If it doesn't work, it's NOT as easy as just getting the band removed, I can tell you this from experience.
Our bodies are not made of hard plastic. There WILL be damage. I had atrocious nerve damage from the band and you wouldn't even believe the way it affected my body.
The band might be removable, but it's certainly not reversible.
You should never go into lapband surgery thinking that if it doesn't work, you'll just get it removed and go on like you never had it done. It won't be the case for most people.
This is why people really need to research A LOT before making a decision. The advertising leads people to believe that it's an easier surgery. It is not. There's no such thing.
Our bodies are not made of hard plastic. There WILL be damage. I had atrocious nerve damage from the band and you wouldn't even believe the way it affected my body.
The band might be removable, but it's certainly not reversible.
You should never go into lapband surgery thinking that if it doesn't work, you'll just get it removed and go on like you never had it done. It won't be the case for most people.
This is why people really need to research A LOT before making a decision. The advertising leads people to believe that it's an easier surgery. It is not. There's no such thing.
Avoid kemmerling, Green Bay, WI
He who can't be Named
on 6/29/12 5:47 am
on 6/29/12 5:47 am
The damage is not always reversible, plus, if you're insurance pulls what mine did (and most companies are moving to this) they are adding a "one weight loss surgery per lifetime" clause. That means regardless of what surgery you had, and regardless of who paid for it, they will not pay for a reviosion to anything else, ever. Even if a previous insurer paid for the band, or like me, I self paid, that doesn't matter. They paid to remove it, but won't pay for a second surgery, period. If you are lucky enough to have insurance, make sure you do your research first, like I didn't the first time around.
Some times dingle berries are the lowest hanging fruit.
(deactivated member)
on 6/28/12 5:54 am
on 6/28/12 5:54 am
Tell him that your weight is physically "weighing" down on you! If he loves you, he'll want you to feel happy and healthy! Also, he wants to be shown a medical basis behind the benefits of healthy weight loss, tell him to check out: www.healthtap.com. you can ask your weightloss questions for free to certified US doctors and get a response within 24 hrs! Anyway, good luck with this, and I'm sure you and your husband will reach some kind of compromise!
Regardless of the WLS option you choose, your doctor will likely have a support group available. Take your husband - caregivers, key support people are key. Support doesn't start/end with the surgery. Maybe he doesn't want to change the way he eats, doesn't want to lose his eating buddy, etc. There are support groups for preop and if needed maybe take him with you to counseling. In our group, I heard one woman's story how her mother didn't want her to change...when she went to the hospital to visit her right after surgery, her mother sat that and ate cookies in front of her, while commenting how her daughter will never be able to eat those again. It broke my heart.
He sounds very controlling! NOT a good sign. If he cared about you he would want you to do something to improve your health. And while I don't agree that the Lap-Band is the way to go about that due to it's 50% failure rate...............The other WLS's are more successful short and long term. I would suggest posting this same thing on the DS,VSG, and RNY forums. There are many FORMER bandsters there and they can give you an accurate comparison of the band to their current WLS.
Good luck!
(deactivated member)
on 6/29/12 2:30 am - Bay City, MI
on 6/29/12 2:30 am - Bay City, MI
Click on the link above. Talk to former bandsters. We just dont want to see ppl suffer. I almost choked to death in my sleep... Also, the acid reflux it causes... Can lead to cancer. I promise if you don't have about reflux now... You will with the band. I'm not trying to be mean. Why not pick a surgery that works?
(deactivated member)
on 6/29/12 8:19 am
on 6/29/12 8:19 am
Yes you will hear good and bad stories but as some people have stated, there is good and bad with all surgeries, not just WL ones. On any surgery, you sign forms and are told of (possible outcomes that are bad). I did when I had my gallbladder out and my breasts reduced etc.... I suggest you and your surgeron (and family) decide what is right for you. Because you are the one who will be dealing with it.
People have their opinions and that is fine. We are adults and have the right to think/feel what we wish. But it doesnt mean that it willl happen to you. What if it doesnt? What if it does?
Read some of the blogs on here from people who have succeeded with the band. Read some of the posts from people who have had difficulties. But keep an open mind. Ask questions and do what is right in your heart. Do not be swayed. Again, this is not a quick decision or a get better fast type thing. You have to do what works FOR YOU.
I wish you all the luck on whatever you decide. Have a great day.
People have their opinions and that is fine. We are adults and have the right to think/feel what we wish. But it doesnt mean that it willl happen to you. What if it doesnt? What if it does?
Read some of the blogs on here from people who have succeeded with the band. Read some of the posts from people who have had difficulties. But keep an open mind. Ask questions and do what is right in your heart. Do not be swayed. Again, this is not a quick decision or a get better fast type thing. You have to do what works FOR YOU.
I wish you all the luck on whatever you decide. Have a great day.
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