Brenda H

I was banded March 31, 2008. I have done extremely well with regards to the surgery itself. However, two weeks postop I developed severe left sided abdominal pain that required a visit to the ER twice on the same weekend - - I had a large kidney stone and UTI! Never had kidney stones before; now decides it is a good time to show its ugly self! Had to have another surgery to insert a stent and cystocopy. My surgeon has decided to wait until the kidney stone is removed before he will do an adjustment. I am having surgery this week to remove the stent, laser the stone, and place another stent. But, I have to say I feel pretty good considering my lap band was only 5 weeks and I have lost 21 pounds so far!! And this without an adjustment. I am starting to eat solid food now and can really tell when I am full! Nice feeling to know you are in control! Anyway, after surgery this week to remove the stone I will be returning to my lap-band surgeon for an adjustment. To anyone thinking about this procedure, I feel it is a God-send! I am so glad I made the decision to go ahead with it. My friend is having lap-band in about 3 weeks. We had both tossed this around for a long time and finally decided it was the best way to go. Good Luck!!!