10 years Lap Band severe problems

MelissaWI

Hi,
I haven't been around a while. I had the band 10 years ago and am now experiencing severe issues from an esophagus issue, a hernia above the band, and a slippage. I just found out I have to have the band removed and will have to have a revision to bypass. I have gained 10 pounds in a few weeks just from the fluid removal from my band. I'm starting to restrict my diet severely at this point because I am so afraid of gaining everything I lost.
No one told us 10 years ago the band would have to be removed one day, now people are not doing the band at all & the one I have isn't even made anymore. I would have just had the bypass had I known that not have a revision. I feel frustrated because it wasn't my fault the band was too tight. I just had my gallbladder removed in July and I am not looking forward to this at all.

ChickenKillerPuppy

I am so sorry you are going through this. Not your fault, but sounds like you are trying to adjust. Best of luck.

yweight2020

A lot of surgeries have side effects patients usually aren't aware of or aware of years later like your going through. You're fortunate that they found out what the problem is and performing corrective measures, sorry that you have to go through this though. Here's to good health and speedy recovery

kshama2001

MelissaWI wrote: »

Hi,
I haven't been around a while. I had the band 10 years ago and am now experiencing severe issues from an esophagus issue, a hernia above the band, and a slippage. I just found out I have to have the band removed and will have to have a revision to bypass. I have gained 10 pounds in a few weeks just from the fluid removal from my band. I'm starting to restrict my diet severely at this point because I am so afraid of gaining everything I lost.

No one told us 10 years ago the band would have to be removed one day, now people are not doing the band at all & the one I have isn't even made anymore. I would have just had the bypass had I known that not have a revision. I feel frustrated because it wasn't my fault the band was too tight. I just had my gallbladder removed in July and I am not looking forward to this at all.

Sorry to hear what you are going through

When you're healing, water retention is likely. Instead of undereating, I recommend you eat at maintenance to promote healing.

I'm a daily weigher myself, and don't think I've ever said this - but maybe step away from the scale for a while. Discuss your fears with your medical team and ask them about the timing for starting to weigh yourself again.