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Lulu0717

LAP-BAND Patients
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    Lap Band Disasters

    I was so happy to have my lap band surgically implanted. It took awhile to get approvals from my Insurance company but when I received the approvals - it was smooth sailing. I experienced a very slow start but once I hit the 1 year mark I knew how to manipulate the band so when I had to throw up, I had some coffee cups with lids around, and a clear line to a closed door office to take care of business. It turns out that after about 20 months with the band it got to the point that I couldn't even swallow Water without throwing up violently. I was under alot of stress at work, and at home, but dam i was thin! The thinnest I'd ever been as an adult. I lost over 100 pounds which was not standard. It was a byproduct of not being able to eat.. It finally got so bad that I was admitted to the emergency room and after tests I found out that I had band erosion into my stomach as well as a bad infection - so they removed the band. Turns out, here i am 2 years after losing the band - can't get another weight loss surgery as my ins co only will approve one per lifetime, and I've gained back about 80 pounds. So, I feel I am worse off than i was prior to the surgery. I have scar tissue in my stomach which doesn't allow me to sleep in certain positions as it 'pulls' and I am gaining weight no matter what i do. Lap band is a disaster - everyone I know who had it, now wants it out - or has changed to sleeve.
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    Partner's opinions on loose skin?

    Remember, you control how much weight you lose. If you feel its too much, increase your intake with healthy calories. if he loves you he'll love you no matter what.

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