Ok, I was banded june of 2008. Done great, lost 100 pounds, however, I have GI problems, that caused me to have episodes of vomiting blood, due to excessive GERD. Well, November of last year I lost my insurance, and no one told me how much a fill would cost. 700.00. Well, thats out of the question. Well, long story short, I spent 7 months without insurance, and had gained 50 pounds back. I am not happy. So, also I just recently gotten my insurance back, and had hoped to get things going again until I got gastric bypass. Well, that is what Im waiting on. Tuesday, of this week woke up sick, throwing up blood, pain all in my stomach. Had to leave class to go to the ER. Tests were done, and they found my band slipped, and that I had a hernia. Well, here I am kinda happy that I did get all this cause I want the band out. Its causing me so much problems, pain, and disappointment. For me this tool, is not what I needed. It worked, and I done all I could. But my prior diseases kept me from losing anymore. Well, they didnt admit me, and sent me home, stating that its not bad enough to remove the band. Well, its still causing me pain, im still throwing up blood, and I dont know whats left to do. My doctor planned on doing a double surgery that day. When I get the gastric. Im scared, but, I cant let myself get as big as I once was before. It has been an interesting journey. And I thank the band for all its done to help me along the way. But, having stomach problems, its not a good thing to have. Doctor says this should eliminate my GI problems, greatly. But, Have any of you ever had anything like this? I need help cause Im in so much pain, and distress, the ER will not do anything for me. Please I need advice. All that I can get. Thanks for listening.

Leslie Chappell

BTW, the weight below is only a reminder as to what I got down to. Im now 288. More depressed than ever. :bored:

I am sorry the ER cant/wont help you. Hopefully you surgeon can prioritise your surgery and get you in quick. you will be fine! gastric bypass will certainly help you with your weight loss. I have a freind who has lost 110lbs since jan 5th, 2010. I hope you feel better with your stomache problems. Please let us know how your doing! J