indigo-ocean

I too experienced pain in the rib area, almost like a stitch, like when you have over exercised. With me , it turned out that the lap band had come undone inside me. This was only discovered after I insisted on an x-ray investigation. I had to have re-surgery. worth asking for x-ray:thumbup:

Hi guys - The private hospitalis yet to get the drs agreement to even go back in. I suppose if I am offered another op, I will take it as I am so desparate to lose the weight. I am starting to find being a 24 hr carer for a profoundly disabled child hard going, mostly because of my own size. I am going to refuse any more fixes to this band and insist on a new one though , as it looks like, inadvertently, in my surgeons attempts to make sure mine wouldnt come undone by stitching it, he probably caused the second problem by puncturing it. I know that when I was having band fills when it was in the unlocked position there was always the same anount in the band as was put in at the previous fill, so I know the second surgery caused the leakage. I'm quite relieved actually, in a funny sort of a way, to know that it not working again isn't my fault ( it's really messed my head up) Be so careful on these re-surgeries, as although I will have it if its offered, its only really because; 1 I'm so desperate to lose 2. they wont refund the cost of the surgery - $16,000 I just hope the surgeon will accept liability and get on with it. Here in the uk we have to completely fast for 10 day before surgery, only being allowed to drink milk. This will mean that if I have 3rd surgery, I will have done 30 days total fast ( surely I should be a size 6!! ) oh - shortgal, I'm ot sure on the make of the band

hi shortgal - sorry not to have responded earlier I have a little girl with rett syndrome and shes been poorly for months. Things have gone from bad to worse regarding the band. The doctor decided that when he snapped the closure shut , he would put some stitches in the locking mechanism to hold it in place. 5 months and 4 fills later I'm putting on weight, and being told the usual - everyone has there own sweet spot - BUT.....I found out today, at when it was stitched, he probably nicked the band as I have hardly any fluid in band, it has all leaked out. So now I have to hope the surgeon will re-operate, and totally replace band - YES that will be 3 gastric band operations in 10 months. Is any one else this unlucky. I hope you find success 2 nd time round donna xxxx

After having the first band re-clipped and stitched, it now seems the 2nd band is leaking due to surgeon probably nipping it when he stitched it shut for safety, so nw I'm waiting to see if he will operate to replace band altogether. I am so stressed about this - its really unbelievable. - any :frown:advice??

After having the snapped open band done up, and stitched together, and the promise that this time the band will work, I find myself 5 mths after the 2nd op 14 lbs heavier, 4 fills later - NO restriction whatsoever. I have 6.5 mls in 10 ml band. No sign of leakage:scared2: I am so depressed. To have the op twice and it not work at all. I feel really low and wish I'd never tried in the first place. I am going for aspiration and fill on friday, and have been told to give it a few weeks. If there is still no restriction, they will do a radiological investigation, but I really dont think I can cope with the emotional ups and downs any longer. Ive had enough:frown::frown:

yes my locking mechanism failed it looks like it was never clicked into place. I have just have it re-done and not sure if its working yet as I am waiting for 1st fill and as yet have no restricyion. It looked done up on my 1st barium swallow, but as each fill has been done it has opened more and more

hi- thanks for your responses. I AM getting it redone for free, but am fighting to get the 4 band fills back that I paid for in my package - can you believe it, they are actually telling me I had my 4 fills in the band that has snapped and cant have them back. I am thinking of going to the press and taking them to court, I'll keep you posted thanks guys guys donna england

Just to let you know about my current situation. I have been telling the nurses since the band was first filled that it wasnt working - but had to go through 4 more fills, until there was 9 ml in a 10 ml band until anyone believed me. I went for x-ray, and the band had snapped open, not restricting anything ( except perhaps for my liver , which it is uncomfortably pressing against ) I have been in pain for the last 6 weeks and completely stressed out and crying etc for the las 3 months. I am told this is rare and that the band couldnt have been done up correctly in the first place, although my surgeon has a great medical reputation. I would love to know if anyone else has had this happen, and what happened when it was fixed again thanks guys

my band was fitted in october, and like you had the initial restriction from the swelling, I have had my 10 ml band filled all the way up to 9 ml with no restriction at all. i had a fight to get an x-ray done, and when I had the x-ray, the band had split open, so was full, but not restricting anything, might be worth looking into - I have been in tears several times not understanding why it wasnt working so maybe you should look into it? - hope you get sorted, I'm waiting to have mine redone at the moment