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Originally Posted by jiffypop
Hard to believe, isn't it, that we've pretty much filled up 3 threads with lapband issues!
The other one was getting too long, and old, so, folks, here's a whole new one for you to discuss your special issues and questions.
Enjoy!
Hi,
I'm trying to get on to the format in here for replying to messages. I hope this is okay. Feel free to correct me, if it's not!
In any case, I had a band installed five years ago. I had it in for six months and lost seventy pounds. That was heavenly!
Then I really ran into problems with tight restriction. Long story short...I had to get the band removed. It took awhile but I put back all the weight I had lost.
It was a horrible experience but I knew the band could work for others because I had seen it happen. I don't think my band was installed properly and of course it cost me fifteen grand!! Again...long story short, I now have all sorts of health issues, and want to try another band, and another surgeon. Went for a consult and he can install a different band at the end of October if I say it's a go.
The thing is I am scared to go ahead again. I had adhesions before with the first band which they found out when I had it removed. I couldn't eat or drink much at all at the end.
I know there are draw backs to the band, but on the positive side I remember the good things: the endless obsession with food was gone. I didn't have to worry about putting on weight over Christmas. I was able to get out of the plus sized stores, and enjoy buying some nice clothes. Joint pain and high blood sugar went down the tubes. SO...even though it's no walk in the park being banded, I know there are positives too!
Has anyone else here had a SECOND band put in due to complications with the first band? If so, were you happy you went forward with the second one? I have a hundred and twenty pounds to lose. Of course I keep telling myself I can do it with diet and don't need to be banded. Yeah, sure.
Thanks for any input!