March Bandsters!

[judych 225]

The chance of dying is about 1 in 2000 for band, 1 in 200 for gastric. I would ask the Dr. what exact complications he has had- slips, deaths, etc. From what you've said the Dr. was incompetent, but then again you did hear it on the news so there may be more to the story than was given. Is this Dr at a center of excellence?

yes he is and he has an outstanding reputation as a general surgeon and a specialist. he has his own clinic. this has really thrown a spanner in the works. i hate to think what he is going through right now. Hobart is a small city.

[GLove 44]

Here's a link to the story you are referring to:

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2012-03-05/inquest-begins-into-lapband-patient27s-death/3869046?section=tas

[Karma88 7]

Went back to work today. Way too soon but it's a desk job. Lap band two hernias later. I'm resting for this evening. I can't believe I have 6 holes in me I look like a colander

[judych 225]

Here's a link to the story you are referring to:

http://www.abc.net.a...046?section=tas

yep.. this is it. thanks for finding the link. it happened at the beginning of last year apparently, but it doesnt matter when it happened, the point is it did happen. So there was a video taken of the surgery?? nothing was picked up then?? its just awful. so young, too. im feeling up in the air at the moment. This dr is an excellant dr. i dont know why this happened.

[judych 225]

Went back to work today. Way too soon but it's a desk job. Lap band two hernias later. I'm resting for this evening. I can't believe I have 6 holes in me I look like a colander

did you have two hernais?? how far apart??

[carlamcgrath 2]

did you have two hernais?? how far apart??

I also want to know about your hernias. What were they, I have a hietal hernia.

[Karma88 7]

One was the hiatal hernia at the top and then an umbilical one close to belly button. I know one of my holes is through the belly button. Not sure where they put them for just lap band

[Karma88 7]

One was the hiatal hernia at the top and then an umbilical one close to belly button. I know one of my holes is through the belly button. Not sure where they put them for just lap band

[carlamcgrath 2]

One was the hiatal hernia at the top and then an umbilical one close to belly button. I know one of my holes is through the belly button. Not sure where they put them for just lap band

Crazy I never heard of an umbilical hernia

[carlamcgrath 2]

Crazy I never heard of an umbilical hernia

How long did you have the hietal hernia?

[Karma88 7]

I think I've had the hiatal for years just cause the acid reflux and then the umbilical was just I think guts coming through the muscle. I think there was a weak part in the muscle. And maybe it wasn't umbilical that's what I thought they said. But weak part in the muscle wall. How are you doing

[judych 225]

How long did you have the hiatal hernia? And what day did you get your surgery done?

I didnt know i even had a hiatal hernia? my surgery was march 1st!

so you didnt have any problems when you ate before you had the op??

[judych 225]

Im really nervous about seeing the specialist tomorrow, and im still undecided on what procedure to push with him. there is so much to each procedure, to have the lapband or to have the sleeve. ive been through heaps of literature.. each has its advantages and disadvantages. reading the posts here has helped me a lot as well, i havent spoken to anyone who has had a sleeve done. i would love all of you to think positively for me for tomorrow... please?? reading and hearing about the lass who died through lapbanding has been like a punch in the stomach today. i need some positive thoughts and encouraging words come my way.... im all churned up inside at the moment.

[Karma88 7]

If I had known about the unfortunate death I think personally I would have still been banded. I chose band for a bunch of reasons which I know you know all about but personally the adjustability was a big factor. And I know folks that have had gastric and re gained. But not sure about the sleeve. Also technology changes so quickly and what was used last year may have been tweaked already. Especially with the slipping etc. go with your knowledge it's not a heart or feeling. It's your life. It's scary and a huge responsibility but you are already taking charge of the rest of your life. What would you tell your daughter? If you have one you know. Just what's best with what knowledge you have. Sorry to be so long winded.

[judych 225]

If I had known about the unfortunate death I think personally I would have still been banded. I chose band for a bunch of reasons which I know you know all about but personally the adjustability was a big factor. And I know folks that have had gastric and re gained. But not sure about the sleeve. Also technology changes so quickly and what was used last year may have been tweaked already. Especially with the slipping etc. go with your knowledge it's not a heart or feeling. It's your life. It's scary and a huge responsibility but you are already taking charge of the rest of your life. What would you tell your daughter? If you have one you know. Just what's best with what knowledge you have. Sorry to be so long winded.

...thats o.k. i appreciate your input. it is scary and it is a huge responsibility... and i guess like everyone im wanting to and not wanting to.. but my history speaks for itself. i have no choice really. im thinking at this stage probably sleeve.. but its not for me to say. i have to see what the dr says about it tomorrow. im hoping that the terrible business with the young lady dying last year has set him back on his heels and he has rectified whatever it was . he is a very good surgeon.