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band poisons me

bullpen87

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bullpen87    2

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I became nauseated 3 wks earlier. Throwing up, belching. Went to ER and treated for possible bug. 1 wk later, back in ER, same thing. It never stopped. Had IV's, antibiotics, barium swallows, x-rays, catscan, couldn't find a cause nor a cure. Another trip to ER, then admitted into hospital. 3 days later, a GI doc says band needs to go. LAP-BAND®®®®® doc says that couldn't be it. I make the decision. 2 days later, I have it removed. I haven't thrown up since. I feel so much better. My band was poisoning me. Finally, after much distress and pain, my ordeal is over. Goodbye band after only 2 1/2 yrs.

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bigtruk_us    56

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Wow...guess you mightve been allergic to the materials in the band.or the placement of the band wasn't correct.im not banded but I've read alot of posts.more slippage related to vomiting and nausea.I believe the band can make you sick if it slips or its not positioned right.

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bullpen87    2

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Wow...guess you mightve been allergic to the materials in the band.or the placement of the band wasn't correct.im not banded but I've read alot of posts.more slippage related to vomiting and nausea.I believe the band can make you sick if it slips or its not positioned right.

My body started absorbing the plastics. I was checked twice for slippage and erosion. Band positioning was normal as well. No one knows the long term effects of this on every person. The band could stay for yrs in some and only for weeks in others. I was satisfied with my band up to this point. Some docs just aren't gonna tell you that it might evenually have to come out. I wanted to tell my story so others would have an educated, updated option when deciding on their band.

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msdv    5

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I'm sorry that happened to you and glad you're doing better now.

Did you meet your goal in the 2 1/2 years you had the band?

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msdv    5

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Thank you for responding. At least you are more than halfway there.

I wish you the best in getting the rest off.

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bigtruk_us    56

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Im also happy to hear you're okay.I meant to say that in my text.I heard that once you're banded.you cant have carbonated beverages for how long?not that im addicted to cokes,pepsi etc..just wanted info

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bambam31    168

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Sorry to hear about your ordeal.

This does raise an awful lot of questions to me though... Why would your body all of the sudden start absorbing the materials and what test did they do to pinpoint that it was the band materials causing your condition?

Brad

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elcee    3,343

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Good question

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bullpen87    2

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Sorry to hear about your ordeal.

This does raise an awful lot of questions to me though... Why would your body all of the sudden start absorbing the materials and what test did they do to pinpoint that it was the band materials causing your condition?

Brad

Why anyone's body would just start this absorbtion of materials is anyone's guess. I wish I knew. A GI doc performed EVERY test to elleminate all other causes. I was left with the decision that the band removal was the only thing left.

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IWANTBANDED    0

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Hello, I was banded March '08 and I started having joint and muscle pain that came on slowly since Feb of this year. Doc's have tested me out the butt and no answers. I'm wondering if this can be caused from the band? My port area is slightly tender, has been the entire time. [Had the band emptied about 1 month ago.] I'm now on steroids so I can move. I've been nauseated for about 2 months now [no puking] so Doc tested gall bladder and all's well. Also had the camara-down-the-throat test and no erosion. I even had a spinal tap done!! It also came back fine. Could I some how be rejecting this band? My body is attcking my muscles and joints because of this band??!! I called lap doc and told him that I want it removed ASAP. I go this Tues. for a check and I'm telling him I want it out. Is anyone else experiencing similar problems? Neck and severe shoulder pain, deep in the joint and on the surface. Chest pain up to collar bone. Lower back and hip pain, also deep and surface. Knee and the bones in the feet hurting. It's awful!!

Did you have any joint or muscle pain bullpen87?

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elcee    3,343

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It is possible that you have some kind of autoimmune disease. This may have nothing to do with the band and is something that may have developed whether you were banded or not.

Be very careful if you decide to get debanded that you do not end up disappointed.Imagine how you will feel if you do get the band removed and you still have the symptoms.

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IWANTBANDED    0

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It is possible that you have some kind of autoimmune disease. This may have nothing to do with the band and is something that may have developed whether you were banded or not.

Be very careful if you decide to get debanded that you do not end up disappointed.Imagine how you will feel if you do get the band removed and you still have the symptoms.

I just know I can't live like this. I gained the 40lbs back I lost so the band's not helping me anyway. Before the steroids I could barely move. Getting out of a chair took alot of effort. With the roids it decreased the pain by like 60%. I still hurt bad, but I can get around a little easier. I'll know more after I talk to doc on Tues. Thanks for your reply, I appreciate it. Darlene

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Murpel    0

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your symptoms sound like the symptoms that women with leaking breast implants had. Perhaps it's the type of material the band is made of???? Just thinking....

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IWANTBANDED    0

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your symptoms sound like the symptoms that women with leaking breast implants had. Perhaps it's the type of material the band is made of???? Just thinking....

It seems like I heard something about that years ago. Those women , I think, were losing their hair and everything!

I'm also wondering if my body's rejecting the band [or material it's made of] the only thing is, I wonder why it took 2 years to start rejecting it? Like you said... I've been doing ALOT of thinking and the band is the only thing that seems could be causing this. Hopefully I'll find out soon. Thanks Murpel

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