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on 10/11/17 11:18 am
I have a band and was exactly like you
Its been in 6 years and for the past 3 I haven't used it, deflated entirely as before that I couldn't get the right restriction and I did enquire about removal but my surgeon wasn't keen and said it's there for life
unfortunately I have now developed a severe infection. My belly button is entirely red. I can't walk or sleep on my sides and I have a huge absess too. I am waiting for surgery next week to remove.
I can only share my experience
i didn't realise how unsuccessful bands were but the level of pain, constant medication etc has left me very very weak
i can't regret having had the band because I didn't know this would happen
but I do regret not going to another surgeon and getting this out before it did this much damage. Suspected band erosion and port infection.
on 10/11/17 4:12 am
I have an appointment on Friday so I'll ask then
thank you!! Really do appreciate the responses
I had that problem too then i realized it is from eating splenda and some truvia products because they also contain splenda. Hope this helps.
Hi! I've had the lap band for 9 years. Your tip to stand up and raise your arms whilst messaging your sternum works GREAT! I was stuck tonight, little stressed out and couldn't get relief. This was such a great tip. Thank you!
on 10/10/17 4:51 pm
Most good surgeons won't do a VSG at the same time as the band removal because the pouch that gets made for the VSG uses the same part of the pouch that had the band stitched and it needs to heal. But there really shouldn't be any reason why they can't do the RNY at the same time. It doesn't use the same part of the damaged pouch and and it's more traumatic for your body to go through two major surgeries in a few months. I'd get clarification!
on 10/9/17 4:54 am
Hi, that's amazing news!
yes right now I just want this pain gone and am terrified thinking of how my insides may be affected by all of this. My surgeon who specialises in revisions won't do another surgery at the same time. He wants to wait for a minimum of three months before. I am not very large. I also want a acid reflux free life and would like to still be able to eat though smaller portions and losing weight too.
on 10/9/17 3:17 am
I hope you feel much better, soon. I am sorry you have had to go through that pain. I'm curious why you don't want a revision at this time?
I revised to RNY after my band failed. I had a BMI of 34 at the time of revision, and Lord knows I was scared of another surgery that might hurt me or make things worse... But I am 27 months post-op from my revision and I have had ZERO issues with my new surgery. I got all thaw down to my low goal within 9 months and I have no pain, my GERD is almost gone, and I can finally eat the healthy foods (in the right amounts) that allow me to be truly healthy.
I'm sure you might have other good reasons for avoiding another surgery, but I just wanted to tell you that of you are avoiding it out of fear of the same pain and misery--you have nothing to worry about.
I can not tell you enough about how miserable the CRAP BAND made my life. I had an abdominal bleed and was horribly sick. I got it out and tried the sleeve did not work for me. Revision to RNY has saved my life.
If you have to have a fill I agree with JB. Go slow and small.
on 10/6/17 7:34 am
Thanks I am having it removed in two weeks
I have been in pain for 5 weeks already & on antibiotics daily and laying flat
belly button area is red with a huge lump above it
I'm not considering converting to any other surgery at present perhaps in the future. Yes it was a "get rich quick" scheme