Question:
I am having a lot problems with lap band. Has ayone have a 2nd surgery & what kind?

I have been so physicall sick from my lap band surgery. 2 days in hospital last month from not being able to eat. I have not been able to get a correct fill. It is me (my lap band just not agreeing with my body) or Doctor can't get it right. 9 fills in 1 year. I want it out!! Has anyone had this problem and what was the second surgery did your doctory do. I really need help with this issue. Thanks.    — Stephanie D. (posted on January 16, 2003)

January 15, 2003
How long since it was originally installed? Your profile is blank. Our support group has a couple banfders revised to the RNY. Have you checkeked the banders yahoo group? Sadly this can occur.
   — bob-haller

January 15, 2003
Well, I hate to be the bearer of bad news but LOTS of people have trouble with the lap band. That is why alot of them get a revison to the RNY. I hope everything works out for you and know that you will be in my prayers. God Bless.
   — Egyptianeyesdiva

January 16, 2003
There is also a support group for lapbanders at spotlighthealth.com, click on morbid obesity, then support groups to find it. They may have some answers for you.
   — Cindy R.

January 16, 2003
I know 2 women who were in the original FDA trials for the lapband, and both had problems with the band shifting, requiring additional surgeries. Unfortuantely, with any type of band, this can happen. But, both were successfully revised to an RNY. Good luck.
   — Leslie F.

January 16, 2003
Please dont forget that there are other surgical choices as well, not just the RNY. There is the BPD (Biliopancreatic Diversion)which is similar to the RNY but you keep your natural stomach opening. A pouch is then made of your stomach and it is combined with the intestinal malabsorptive component. And there also the DS (Duodenal Switch) which you keep your normal functioning stomach but it is made into an approx. 6-8 oz. pouch and is combined also with the intestional malabsorptive component. Please research all of your options before choosing another surgery that may not be what you want or need when all is said and done.
   — ImANewDee

January 16, 2003
I'm very sorry to hear that you are having so many problems with the band. I love mine and have had no problems. Can you locate another doctor in your area that has more experience with the band? I saw that someone answered that "LOTS" of people have this problem and that may be true but there are "LOTS" of successes and failures with every type of surgery. Please do a lot of research before you decide what kind of revision you should have. I do pray you find the one that is right for you.
   — Genn2973

January 16, 2003
This surgeon does not sound experienced enough to do a correct Band and fills. Inamed and my surgeon said that one shouldn't need more than 4 fills in a lifetime. There are way more successes than failures with the Band. Most the folks on this site are against it because it's new. Only 1 person in history has died because of a band. And how many from RNY now? We hear about them daily from RNY. So please, please find another surgeon and think long and hard when considering another surgery. Like someone else said, there are plenty of options.
   — toolio