Serious Lapband Matter

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Hi everyone. I am really sad. But here we go.

Well I have been having extreme acid reflux and vomitting through my nose even at night.

I had my band filled in Decemeber I am at about 2.5 now.

Well to make a long stroy short I was "forced" to see a Dr in Phoenix today ( Sprunger) and he was so negative. He said He needs to remove the band because: here is how he explained it: my stomach is coming up above the band and flapping over. He said a word for it but I didnt pay attention. I asked him if I did anything to cause it since I have been vomitting. had a baby, etc etc. He said not really, I said should I go on liquids? He told me No he wants to just remove it and thats it. Then he said and btw you WILL be fat again because you need a tool . I am 165, and the largest I was was 200 I am 5.5. I know I gained 25 pounds since childbirth.

PLEASE_ I am not looking for anyone telling me about revisions, how the band sucks or anything LOL I am looking to get out of this rut first and clear my head. I had the band for 5 years now. All I heard was my band was going to have to be removed, and nothing about how my stomach is flipped over the band, the other issues. I know selfish

What happened? IS this something that means I need to get the band removed! I mean does no one get how hard it is to work with these tools that taking them away is not that easy!!!! Should I remove it?

He unfilled me completely yesterday. OK I hate this say this but what If i dont remove it?

I am thinking of calling Dr Aceves ( who is my follow up doctor) and maybe showing him the xrays or seeing what he thinks.

SO DEPRESSED GUYS!!!!!

From: <begoldin247@...>Subject: Re: Re: Getting sleeved on 2/28! Date: Sunday, February 20, 2011, 1:09 PM

Hi I wanted to know when ur having surgery? Mine is on the 10th.

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Date: Sun, 20 Feb 2011 19:52:40 -0000

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Subject: Re: Getting sleeved on 2/28!

I think you've got it pretty much covered. You've got a good attitude and healthy outlook. You'll do fine. The recovery is easy. I felt a little queazy on day 2 post-op; was fine on day 1 as the drugs they give you keep working throughout that day. By day 3 you're good to go. This was the easiest surgery I've ever had. You'll be fine and back to work in no time.

The only minus I've found since losing 133 pounds is trying to eat enough to keep weight on. Other than that, no issues. Everyone is different, I know, but this was the best thing I ever did for myself and you'll think the same for your self, too. Congratulations on making a great decision to change your life.

>> Hi everyone!> > My name's and even though I haven't been posting on the board until now, I have been reading for several months. The information all of you provide is very helpful, and it makes me feel even more comfortable about my decision.> > I attempted to get the surgery approved through my insurance but because my BMI isn't quite at 40 it was a no-go. Having the surgery here in the U.S. without insurance coverage just wasn't an option for me due to the cost so I investigated other options and that's how I found Dr. Aceves. All of your experiences have alleviated any fear I had about going to Mexico for this procedure; it sounds like I will actually be treated with more dignity and respect than I would "here in the states" without any sacrifice to the sterile and safe environment. Some of the other

less expensive locales did not give me the warm fuzzies.> > Don't get me started on what I think about the absolute absurdity of not being fat enough (at 38 BMI) to have insurance coverage. My doctor here told me that some people will actually gain weight on purpose in order to get qualified. How backwards is that?> > I am 41 years old and have struggled with my weight just about all my life. I remember getting picked last for sports back in grammar school, and in high school I remember some of my friends bragging about their 2-digit weights. Several of them had other types of eating disorders like anorexia, bulimia, etc. I went the other direction and learned to overeat for all occasions. Upset? Have a cookie. Stressed? Have a drink. (I never liked the taste of alcohol much so that usually meant something very sugary and high calorie) Heartbroken? Binge on everything in sight. Feeling lazy? Fast food is so cheap and easy.

Celebrating? Let's have a big steak & lobster dinner plus cake and champagne! Bored? Something sweet or salty or greasy, please.> > I have been yo-yo dieting for well over 20 years and have even attained a healthy weight a couple of times (which lasted about 5 minutes). I've tried it all - Atkins, Weight Watchers, various programs with prepared foods, and just about every fad or crash diet that ever crossed my path. At this point, I know that they will never work in the long term because I just can't feel hungry and deprived all the time. I need something sustainable.> > I feel good that this is the right decision for me. I'm no athlete, but I live downtown and walk regularly. I have mild sleep apnea and my cholesterol is higher than I'd like it to be, but I'm reasonably healthy so hope to recover from surgery quickly. The liquid diet thing doesn't scare me; I've done much worse on various fad diets and I can do anything

for a short time period. I'm hoping that I'll be feeling well enough to work from home (and the comfort of my own bed) the week after surgery but will just play that by ear. I expect to be back in the office (and on the road) by March 14.> > I'm really looking forward to not fighting my body at every turn. I will be absolutely thrilled to feel satisfied with a small amount of food, and I hope my tastes do change somewhat. Years of overeating and too much junk food sure haven't done me any favors.> > Long term, I am also really looking forward to just feeling better all the way around. I hope to have less aches and pains, much better endurance, and absolutely no issues with wiping my butt or worrying about peeing if I cough or laugh too hard.> > I am also looking forward to the confidence that I know comes when I am at a more healthy weight. I am single, and I know that I often hide from the world when I feel fat

& gross (which is most of the time, lately). I don't want my weight to be an obstacle to doing things in life whether that be traveling the world or just putting on a bathing suit (and wearing it in public) without complete mortification. I would like to date again and I would like to stop cringing when approaching a mirror or when someone starts taking pictures. I don't need to be "skinny" but I wouldn't complain if I was. I just want to feel more normal and healthy. > > A good friend of mine had this surgery nearly 4 years ago when it was relatively new, and she still looks and feels great! She has however not sugar-coated it for me and I have heard a lot of the plusses and minuses so although I'm optimistic, I also believe I have realistic expectations. All of your posts have been enormously helpful too.> > I have started a little bit of preparation since I will be departing for San Diego in just over a week. Yesterday

I bought some Miralax and Prilosec and a pill crusher along with groceries like broth, sugar free jello, and various clear liquids so that they're here when I return. I also ordered some of that Unjury protein powder (flavorless) to mix into sugar free beverages I like. > > For my trip to Dr. Aceves I have my electronic gadgets, pajamas, fuzzy socks, slippers and comfy clothes for the plane ride home ready to go in my smallest rolling bag! I travel a lot for work so I always have my usual toiletries and such, and I'll also get a small amount of cash in small bills for tips before I leave. What am I missing?> > Cheers,> >