Band #2 Today, 7/20/10

[Sue Magoo 71]

Hi All:

In about an hour I'm leaving for the hospital for my 2nd band. I was originally banded on 7/26/07. So, I got almost 3 good years out of my band.

I have a small, stubborn slip. I thought I needed a fill back in April because I was eating more and was gaining weight. I scheduled a fill appointment and went to see my surgeon. He did a barium swallow to see what was going on, and sure enough a slip. It's only a small slip, usually a complete unfill will cure them. That didn't work. I tried ten days of all liquids, and that didn't work. I haven't had any fill for almost 3 months.

It's embarassing that I need my band so much. I'm about 30 pounds higher than my lowest weight. I'd like to lose at least 20 pounds. But most of all, I just want my "belly cop" back. I cannot control my portions without it.

I have full confidence in my surgeon. The only thing that scares me is that I had a nightmare that when I woke up he told me he had to remove the band and couldn't replace it. So, in this case I hope that my dreams don't come true.

I'll let you know how it goes.

Sue

[Mimilou2004 13]

Best wishes, Sue. I so understand about needing the "Belly Cop".

Mimi

[kkarryall 0]

Sue--just curious...is your insurance covering this?? Good luck :thumbup:

[Sue Magoo 71]

Kkarryall/Amy:

Yes, my insurance did cover this, however I have a different insurer now than I did with the band.

Sue

[Sue Magoo 71]

Thanks for your kind words, Mimi.

[Sue Magoo 71]

:smile:So, it was easier this time around from a pain perspective. Unfortunately, I had nausea/dry heaves issues for about 6 hours post-op. Since that ended I've felt great except for tiredness.

Also, like with the first band even though I ate nothing at the hospital other than ice chips I was 7 pounds heavier today. Just goes to show you how they pump you up with fluids during surgery. I expect toget rid ofthis Fluid in a few days.

Much easier becuase my port wasn't touched. Thank goodness. One thing that was different is that they used blue dye to make sure there weren't any leaks. I'm still peeing green and my tongue is blue.

So, now I'm on straight liquids for next 14 days. Yikkes! It is challenging but I know that I can do it.

I try to attend all my surgeons' support group meetings, but had to miss last night's meeting. Such nice people. They all signed a card and had my doctor deliver it when he came in the hospital last night at 9:30 p.m.

Sue

[IndioGirl55 32]

Sue

Glad everything went well and you are re-banded..

Sending positive thoughts your way...

[ladybug on a mission 0]

Glad to hear that all went well and that you are feeling good!

How sweet of your support group!

[DianaB 0]

I Just read your post and I am going in on the 3 to get rebanded. I lost total restriction and hate gained 25 pounds back. I hate it because people are so quick to put the band down. People are telling me just to take it out that its to dangerous. Well before the band I weighed 300 and was on the verg of diabeties. Even with the extra 25 I weigh 158. My port just recently got infected becuase he doc's were sticking me trying to see if any saline was left after they filled my band up. On antibiotics and will be getting a new band and port.

[Sue Magoo 71]

I Just read your post and I am going in on the 3 to get rebanded. I lost total restriction and hate gained 25 pounds back. I hate it because people are so quick to put the band down. People are telling me just to take it out that its to dangerous. Well before the band I weighed 300 and was on the verg of diabeties. Even with the extra 25 I weigh 158. My port just recently got infected becuase he doc's were sticking me trying to see if any saline was left after they filled my band up. On antibiotics and will be getting a new band and port.

Diana - Best wishes to you on the 3rd. I hate that I gained weight while I had no restriction too, and yes, people were talking about me too. I'll show them!

Sue