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I was supposed to have a revision done yesterday but they had to abort my RNY surgery after removal of the bags because it eroded my stomach so now I have to wait 3 months, hope I heal and hope the insurance will cover another go at it before I can get the bypass. I had my band placed in 2010 and gained all 80 pounds I lost right back.

Thank you for the support, everyone. I just wish they had told me this before my surgery and before I went out of state to this center. It was his idea for the one step process to begin with. The insurance approved it immediately. I just took so much time off work and paid so much money to this hospital for a procedure that wasn't done. I hope they give some of that money back. I don't know what I'll do now.

@ I assume you're talking to me because it was my revision that just failed. The doc said I can try again in about three months but now I have to hope I heal, hope the insurance approves another go, and come up with all the money for out of pocket and travel expenses

I just came out of surgery a few hours ago and they couldn't do the bypass for me because my band eroded my stomach and my organs were swollen and smashed together. Yay me.this band was the worst decision ever. I basically did all this testing and went through surgery and that terrible preop diet and paid all this money for nothing today.

So I went for my bypass revision today and when I woke up, I was told that they had to remove the band and abort the bypass surgery. It couldn't be done because the band eroded by stomach and my organs were swollen and smashed together. I can try again in three months. Anyone else have this issue? I feel so defeated and hurt. I've had nothing but problems with this band It's the worst decision I've ever made. I'm so emotional end just upset right now.

You're lucky you're allowed anything else. I'm on a strict liquid only diet until my Oct 27th surgery date. The only thing that helps me is when I can blend fruit into my water-blended Protein stakes. It's really mind over matter. I've had to do this twice because I'm a failed Lap Band patient. I hope they get back to you soon about the veggies.

I have surgery on October 27th. Good luck! I hope you meet your goal with as much ease as possible.

So many similiarities! I also had the Lap Band back in 2010 and it failed. I'm actually back above pre-surgery weight and my RNY surgery is scheduled in 2 weeks. I'm on day 2 of my pre-op diet and I'm hating it... but I'm just trying to remember what it's for and how much more fulfilled my life will be once the weight is off. Try thinking of it that way. Maybe it'll work.

Fay, please don't let the negative get you down. There's always going to be negatives and positives, no matter what. I have a pretty high pain tolerance, but I'm a huge baby when it comes to pain.. And after reading a lot of negative things that scared me on here, I stayed away. I actually thought I didn't want to go through all of this because of what I was reading. But I wasn't about to back down. I see so many positive success stories, and yes, it's real work.. but it's worth it. So while I'm not where a lot of bandsters are, I'm on the journey right there with you. My surgery was yesterday morning. I was in pain when walking, and my shoulders, neck, and back hurt like crazy (as if they were knotted up from work stress real bad). I was able to take my pain meds right on time every 4 hours and sleep on my back last night and it really helped. I woke up feeling SO much better today. My meds are still ongoing like clockwork, but it's better walking and my throat isn't as scratchy and hurt. The gas isn't bothering my neck, back, and shoulders as much. It's just general discomfort at this point. No real pain. I thought it'd be much worse. The great thing is: I've already lost quite a bit of weight in my pre-op diet alone. I started at 315 and was down to 299 the morning of surgery. It's exciting and I can't wait to continue with this to get to a healthy weight where I can feel so good! So keep it up. If it's not for you, then don't do it. But keep researching and reading and weigh the pros and cons. It's not right for all of us, but if you're willing to deal with the negatives to reach the positives then.. your choice will be the right one.

I was supposed to be banded yesterday, but my new band date is Oct. 5th. How's the approval going?

I want to thank everyone for their replies and support. I appreciate it more than you know. Now it makes more sense. The nurse is still saying they didn't order the anesthesia in time and then there were shipping problems, but I'm hearing more about the 'drought'. Bottom line.. I can't really change it. I can only roll with the punches and do what I have to do. My biggest concern wasn't just getting the surgery, but the date in which is now falls. I'm incredibly lucky to have such an understanding and supportive boss, backed by a compassionate company. So given nothing else goes wrong, I will be banded on 10/5, and I can't wait! It's weird eating normal again after 2 weeks.. now I'm never really hungry and I eat considerably less. I just can't wait to get this done with. But again, thank you all for your replies and support. I guess I have a tendency of overreacting and worrying.. the stress of being a full-time worker, college student, and the emotions that come with the LapBand process really got to me for a bit. I'm trying me best to just relax and go with it now.

So I was scheduled to have surgery on Thursday.. yes, in 2 days.. and the nurse was supposed to call me today to let me know what time the surgery was at. I leave work at noon and as I'm leaving the parking lot, my phone rings with the hospital's number. I got so excited... just to hear the words, "Unfortunately I'm calling with some bad news." They rescheduled my surgery for October 5th because they didn't order the anesthesia that's used specifically for Lap Band in time. So now the effort I put into the liquid diet (where they wouldn't allow me to have anything besides shakes twice a day and Soup once.. and wouldn't budge) plus everything else has gone down the drain. I was supposed to get the surgery and be back at work in time to go into mandatory training that lasts until the end of October, but now I can't do that. I work for a large company and rescheduling my FMLA is going to be hard enough, but to do it during training? I'm going to be so behind at work.. I just don't know what I'm going to do. I feel like somebody just kicked me while I'm down. Do I even want these people operating on me? Ugh. I'm feeling such a range of emotions right now.. I've been in a horrible mood all day. I haven't talked to anyone or anything.

I started this whole process in May, was denied 2 weeks ago, filed an appeal on Monday with Lovelace HP and got approved on Wednesday. My surgery date is Sept. 16th! I'm so excited.