Gastroenterologist Appointment
I had my visit with my gastroenterologist today. I've been seeing him for about 10 years for IBS and my colonoscopies and wanted to get an unbiased opinion re my "band" issues. Prior to my visit, I had all my records from the band doctor/hospital sent to him, including radiology, labs, surgical reports.
He recommended an EGD to rule out erosion, so that is scheduled for 12/6. He Rx lubiprostone for the IBS related constipation and feels that 90% of my symptoms the last year are the result of the band aggravating my IBS and IBS irritating the band...a viscious circle of sorts. He says that he suspects that I'm having spasms (stomach and esophogeal) and wrote an Rx for that as well.
He is optimistic that I won't need additional surgery in the near future. 
6-7-13 band removed. No revision. Facebook Failed Lapbands and Realize Bands group and WLS-Support for Regain and Revision Group
He said that IBS isn't a contraindication of banding, but that it has to be managed differently, but I'm sure there are as many opinions about this as there are GI doctors.
6-7-13 band removed. No revision. Facebook Failed Lapbands and Realize Bands group and WLS-Support for Regain and Revision Group
on 11/22/12 11:56 pm
Step,
I am wishing you a resolution to your band problems and hopefully they can treat your problems to help your stomach inflammation where you won't have to get your band removed. Sending prayers your way!
Original Lap Band * 9/30/2005 * 4cc 10cm band*, lost 130 pounds. 7 Great years!
Revision surgery to AP small lap band *11/13/2012*, due to large hiatal hernia. I am hopeful about continuing my band journey uneventful and successful. I loved what my old band did for me and I am looking forward for my new band to Keep my weight down
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