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They thought in hospital that it was a thiamin deficiency and put me on supplements but it turned out in the end it wasn't that. Of things for it to be... It was the onset of shingles. It's turned out to be unrelated to my bypass thankfully, and most likely brought on by stress and being run down. I'm in to my 5th week since the rash started and am still in a lot of pain and am trying to find a drug that helps without making my brain like mush Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Lynnalex how is your brother now, and how are you? I am currently in hospital with acute nerve pain in my groin and legs, I had an RNY gastric bypass 4 years ago and have lost 90kg total. I was crossing my legs a lot so am wondering if this is what I have done. How is it proven? My doctors are having a huge amount of trouble trying to find out exactly what is wrong. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I had a roux-en-Y gastric bypass done in 2012 and am currently in hospital suffering from acute nerve pain, in my groin and legs and also tingling in my feet. I have had a CT scan, ultrasound and MRI and so far they cannot find a cause. My research has brought me to peripheral neuropathy or polyneuropathy, apparently in the USA this is common after weight loss surgery, particularly RNY. Has anyone has anything like this happen to them? Any help would be greatly appreciated! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

In 2009 the Brisbane Bandsters team completed the Bridge to Brisbane! Not only was it a great personal achievement for us all, but we had a lot of fun! In 2010 we hope the team will be bigger, and we also invite friends, family and supporters of Bandsters to come along aswell! TO JOIN: Go to Bridge to Brisbane 2010 Click ENTER NOW JOIN NOW, or enter your details from last year Make sure you click to join the Brisbane Bandsters team, the team number is 1303 Then complete your registration as normal. Invite as many people as you want to, the more the merrier!!

Hey there! I am not from the Sunshine Coast, but not far, I am from the northern suburbs of Brisbane. At the Sunshine Coast a lot visiting family. I have had my band since January and have lost around 50kg!

I also know about these really well, have had three since being banded, and have had to call paramedics and go to hospital each time. Definately far more pain than a blockage, it actually feels like I am going to die!

Hi LapBand Friends, Time to put up my latest pics, this is my 7th month, and have so far lost 51kg (112.4lb). All has been going well, no major problems which is great! Take care, Josh. :smile2:

Hi LBT Friends, Since I was banded in January 2008 I have suffered two of these "Esophageal Spasms". The second was much worse than the first, and I concerned they will keep happening. It is a sharp stabbing pain in the chest, that radiates through to my back between my shoulder blades and across underneath my ribs. It starts as just a small pain (similar to wind pain) and just builds to this pain that is so unbearable I thought I was dying. The first one I was able to drive myself to hospital and had an overnight stay. The second one last week was much more severe, I was rocking back and forth and just screaming in agony. It got to the point where I could not breathe and was hyperventilating, and I am sure I was just about to lose conciousness. Luckily the paramedics arrived just in time and administered oxygen. The only thing that takes this pain away to the point that I am comfortable is morphine. I had dosages at home from the paramedics, in the ambulance on the way to hospital and then again twice in hospital. After 12 hours the pain just goes away and other than being tired I am back to normal. I really don't want to scare people, I am interested in hearing from bandsters that have had this happen to them in a hope of having a better understanding of it all! Thanks for taking the time to read my thread. Joshie-Boo.

I was banded by George Hopkins at Holy Spirit Chermside. He is a fantastic person and a brilliant surgeon, I thoroughly recommend him. I believe he is hard to get into, and may have a bit of a waiting list, but for me it was worth the weight (pardon the pun lol). I have lost 44kg in just over 5 months, it has been really successful! Wishing you all the best, Josh.

Hello Lapband friends, Time for latest progress pics! I have had my band for 5 months today, and it is all going really well. I have lost 40.9kg (90.1lb), and am feeling fantastic! I was finally able to go to a "normal" clothes shop last week and buy clothes size 2XL!!! You could not wipe the smile from my face! I have attached pics of my progress side-on, as well as in my new clothes compared to my old clothes. It hurts me to say this but I hate the "old" me, and I am totally disgusted that I allowed myself to ever look like I did. But no time for feeling sorry anymore, time to move on with the new me! Take care all, Joshie :smile:.