Lap Band Erosion
Well, it's done! Had the band removed 4 Nov and came home 3 days later. Instead of a simple laproscopic clip clip, Dr.
had to go into the stomach to get it out. I was in surgery 4 hours and my stomach is a mass of incisions. Horrible
experience! I'm not in too much pain and the drain is out thank goodness. The worst part is this liquid, soft diet.
Wonder how long I have to be on it.
I have a word of warning: I was given Protonix in the hospital - supposed to prevent acid reflux and help the stomach
heal. It gave me uncontrollable diarrhea, insomnia (up every 2 hrs to go to the bathroom) and incredible dry mouth. I
didn't put it together until I got the prescription filled, and there were the exact side effects on the insert. I flat out
refused to take it - and the symptons disappeared. My Dr. is not happy with me - tried to bully me into taking it. Told
him I knew my body best. So he put me on Pepcid AC.
So glad it's over - I don't think I will have any further surgery. At this point in my life (66 yrs old) I will try the eating
right/exercise program. If that doesn't work , I will learn to live with myself as I am.
Best of luck to you all - this has all been such a disappointment.
