TJ'sMama

OM, YES! I first called my gastric band Dr.'s office and they said the pain I was having wasn't related to the band. So I call my regular physician and she tells me to take gas relief pills or heart burn meds and if it is still bothering me in a few days to come in. So, a few days later I come in. She runs all types of test and everything is normal except the c-reactive test. Took almost a week to get an ultrasound...I too thought it was ovarian cysts or appendix since I was told it's not band related and the pain was that bad. Go in for a fill and they can't get Fluid back out..uh oh better have the doctor see me. Wait another few days and uh oh - yep there is a problem. GRRR, I am so mad right now. Now I have to wait for them to get the paperwork to the insurance to find out if its covered. Hello, I can't sleep at night because I can't get comfortable...sorry, I needed to vent. I am glad to hear everything turned out ok for you once they finally repaired it. How long did it take you to get surgery once they figured out what was going on? Thanks for replying! TJ's Mama

LuckyGirl, I'm new to this site and signed up so I could find out more about your tube issue. I have had severe lower abdominal pain for the past month. To make a long story short, today my realize band doctor sent me to radiology to get a look at where I might be leaking. Like you, they discovered the band broke free from the port site and has been moving freely in my body...which explains all the pain I've been complaining about. Was your band part of the recalled lot? How are you feeling since the surgery? Was there any damage to organs with this tube moving around? Thanks for your time! TJ's Mama