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Lap Band Failure

Bcarter312

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Home from the hospital, with pain and sadness. I went to get the lap band and was ready for it, I did everything I was supposed to do. I dieted and worked out and lost 15 1/2 for this wonderful lap band. This was supposed to be the change for the rest of my life.

 

I went in with high hopes and came out feeling worst than I have ever been feeling in my entire adult life. Let me rewind, on June 19th I was scheduled for a lap band. I had all of the test and everything pointed I was ready for it. I had a quick chat with my surgeon and off to the OR for me.

 

When I was in recovery my doctor came to me to tell me he could not do the lap band I had a hiatal hernia which he was unable to place the band around my stomach he repaired my stomach to the best of his ability. His exact words "Lap Band Failure" I was not a candidate for the lap band. I drifted off to sleep with the word Lap Band Failure floating thru my mind. I was a failure in a group of 4 and out of the four I was a Lap Band failure.

 

Now I am home with the pain of the punctures for getting the lap band. The same gassy feeling from having a Lap Band but without a band that lap, I am Lap Bandless. (boy that's depressing) No one will understand they way I am currently feeling. I was ready, and I was geared, I purchase so much darn baby food one would think, I have a baby.

 

Not fair why me, my surgeon explained to me I am the second person who was unable to have a lap band since he has been doing them. I don't want gastric bypass or a sleeve. It is too much of a major operation and to high of a risk. My only options are to work for it. If I want to be thin, then I am going to have to work for it. So here I am, working for it. God help me!

 

To all the lucky ones who have the lap bands and are loosing weight. Remember me as I now have to start running up to 2 miles a day and then some, think of me fondly as I work out now at the gym for 1-2 hours starting on Monday. Also I am now working with a hospital nutritionist I am on a 1100 caloric intake per day. I went for a 1 hour walk until I was so tired from surgery and took a four hour nap.

 

Good luck to all who have lap bands and do me a favor? Please do wear something fashionable and look good this fall.


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Change2011

I am sorry it did not work out for you. However, I am glad that you have not given up on your weight loss journey... which means while the lapband may have been fail that you are not a failure.

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NWgirl

This is sad :( I'm glad that your surgeon elected to not put the band in, some would have probably done it anyways to get money. I know that hernias can cause the band to slip, so maybe he determined it was too big of a risk?

I hope you find something that works for you. The best of luck to you.

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marfar7

I guess I'm not understanding why he didn't take out the hernia while he was in there? Then place the band? IO'm so sorry. But the first poster was right - you're not a failure. You will get there. I'm going to thank God tonite for my band for sure

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babydumplin1968

My surgeon found a hiatal hernia, but he repaired before placing the band.... wow I'm so sorrry to hear that you couldn't the band... but remember, everything happens or doesn't happen for a reason... stay strong!!

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Bcarter312

I am sorry it did not work out for you. However, I am glad that you have not given up on your weight loss journey... which means while the lapband may have been fail that you are not a failure.

No I have not given up. In fact, I lost more weight For a grand total of 20lbs I will continue on using my protein drinks. Long walks is helping me heal faster and I have no more pain. I was an outdoor child, I lived for the great out doors, I played out doors, and then I became an indoor adult. With couch movies, and meals in front of the TV. Yesterday it all made sense to me while hiking. I bought a bike yesterday and this morning I was up and out by dawn peddling while the cool fresh morning air kissed my skin. I felt Free!!! No more self pity for me for now on, I need to keep moving to get stronger and healthier. Wish me well!

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Bcarter312

My surgeon found a hiatal hernia, but he repaired before placing the band.... wow I'm so sorrry to hear that you couldn't the band... but remember, everything happens or doesn't happen for a reason... stay strong!!

You are so very right it does happen for a reason, and I found my reason. I forgot how much I loved playing outdoors. I'm back playing out doors and I love it. Give me six weeks to start shaping and toning my muscle again I will keep an online diary here on this forum

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Bcarter312

I am sorry it did not work out for you. However, I am glad that you have not given up on your weight loss journey... which means while the lapband may have been fail that you are not a failure.

Nope, I am not a quiter.

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Lapband LaLa

OH yes, yes, yes I DO UNDERSTAND. I was just unbanded Wed June 20th after three years of being banded. I am at a bit of a loss right now. I did everything right. A lapband A++++ student. So now what do I do without it? I'm not sure. But I want you to know I do understand and I am sending you so many love vibes right now! I wish I had magic words to say but I do know this...you are NO LAPBAND FAILURE!

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OH yes, yes, yes I DO UNDERSTAND. I was just unbanded Wed June 20th after three years of being banded. I am at a bit of a loss right now. I did everything right. A lapband A++++ student. So now what do I do without it? I'm not sure. But I want you to know I do understand and I am sending you so many love vibes right now! I wish I had magic words to say but I do know this...you are NO LAPBAND FAILURE!

Thank so much for the love I can feel it... Today was a great day I garden for 3 hours ran with my dog. (well to be honest, he did most of the running and I did most of the wheezing...lol) I am so out of shape but that will be temporary I am looking forward to seeing well defined muscles again. I use to have them before I packed on the pounds. I hope they are still there under the flab. since you are bandless join me in redefining your body and loving the skin you are in. Get a bike and ride. get active! with a or with out a lap band. just because you loose weight, I read you are still not in shape, get rid of the arm flaps, and tone the arms. Raise you butt off the back of your thighs. At 47 I look good I want the rest of me to look good too...WooooHooo I am out the door for a walk, bye!

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