Hi

Five years ago I had my lap band put in by an extremely reputable surgeon in Australia and to say it was unsuccessful is the understatement of the century.

To cut a long story short I have never been able to have any fill placed in the band, and I mean none at all, otherwise I can't even get Water down and now here i am five years later 50 lbs heavier and unable to eat anything other than junk such as chocolate etc without throwing up. I do try to eat but this can cause me to throw up 6-10 times a day every single day. It has become so bad that my teeth are suffering and beginning to snap off.

Does anyone know of anyone that may be able to assist? I have called several doctor's rooms and basically as their surgeon did not perform the surgery they are not prepared to help.

I appreciate that I am stupid for having left things this long but I just kept living in hope that it would some day miraculously begin to work as I payed so much for it and for the last 16 months I have been trying to find someone to remove it.

Any help would be much appreciated as I just want my life back!

By the way I am in Seattle Washington.

Hmmm.. you are "unable to eat anything except junk food" without throwing up?? Ok I get that junk foods / slider foods go down easier but I question why that is "all" you can eat?!?! No Protein shakes? No mushy foods? Hmm.. Not to be rude but it sounds off.

Q- did the surgeon fill your band during surgery? Have you been to a bariatric center of excellence to get a revision consult?

Good luck and hope things work out.

http://www.obesityhelp.com/find/bariatric-surgeon/WA/

BTW here is a list of Bariatric surgeons in your area.

Thanks so much for your response. I did say the word EAT not drink and I don't consider mushy food eating especially after five years, and no I did not have a fill during surgery that is not normal practice in Australia. My first tiny fill was 6 weeks later and the fill instantly had to be taken out as they have you drink Water at the time and I could not swallow mine.

As for seeing a center of excellence that is my point, when I am asked by the Receptionist why I want to see the doctor and tell her I want the band removed I am inevitably given the answer we do not see patient's when a band has been placed by another doctor.

Hmmm.. you are "unable to eat anything except junk food" without throwing up?? Ok I get that junk foods / slider foods go down easier but I question why that is "all" you can eat?!?! No Protein shakes? No mushy foods? Hmm.. Not to be rude but it sounds off.

Q- did the surgeon fill your band during surgery? Have you been to a bariatric center of excellence to get a revision consult?

Good luck and hope things work out.

Hopefully you will find a Dr to do the revision/removal. I have heard many people say they went to a new Dr when they needed the Band out and got the Sleeve instead. Good Luck

Thanks very much for your good wishes, here's hoping.

Hopefully you will find a Dr to do the revision/removal. I have heard many people say they went to a new Dr when they needed the Band out and got the Sleeve instead. Good Luck

Just curious..... Do you mention when you make your calls that the reason you are looking for a different doctor is because you were banded in another country?? I should think this may make a difference. Either way, best of luck to you.