Endoscopy Wednesday & I'm Nervous :/

[Michelle1976 0]

Having issues eating sleeping and some pains..not sure what's going on..I was banded Nov. 3 and have had 2 barrium swallows and doc says things look fine. Well being a woman and knowing my body something isn't right.

[Ms. Blue 42]

Good luck, I hope they find some answers. The procedure itself is quick and easy. I agree, we usually know when something isn't right with our own bodies.

[downhomechik 41]

We r here for you! EDG will be able to see what they can't in a swallow study. Good luck and best wishes.

[bunkie68 6]

I hope the procedure gives you some answers, and that it goes well.

[MsWriter 0]

Has anyone heard from Michelle1976 about the results of the endoscopy? I'm having one tomorrow and am hoping they find erosion in the band. Why am I hoping? Because I was having soreness/pain in my rib cage area all over the upper abdomen. After a clear upper ultrasound and clear pelvic ultrasound which were blessedly clear the next step was to see the gastrointerologist. Last Friday she ordered a CAT scan and found a very small amount of Fluid in my abdomen and an infection. I have been on antibiotics and the pain I was having for a few months in my rib cage area is finally gone.

Meanwhile my lapband surgeon was not concerned. He came breezing in saying he'd do an unfill for the endoscopy. He said the CAT shows the band is in place. PLEASE tell me that doesn't mean it couldn't have eroded, right? Honestly! And while he's withdrawing the saline he asked since the lapband has been sucessful in me (I was banded 6/6/06 -- from that date I should have known I'd have trouble, right?) would I like to consider gastric sleeve or some other thing. He was talking about this awful plication procedure and I just looked at him and finally said, you know, I'd like to know I'm healthy first before I worry about my weight right now!

I hope it's the band that caused the infection. The Gastrointerologist said the infection was along the path of the tubing. Because I am ready to have this out. She said there was no sign of tumors or masses on the CAT scan (how's that for scaring the life out of you????) she can't guarantee the underlying cause of infection will be the band! So a scary alternative I don't even want to think about!

Well, thanks for letting me ask about Michelle and share my scare.

[Michelle1976 0]

Having issues eating sleeping and some pains..not sure what's going on..I was banded Nov. 3 and have had 2 barrium swallows and doc says things look fine. Well being a woman and knowing my body something isn't right.

[Michelle1976 0]

Just wanted 2 update everyone on my endoscopy..unfortunately my band eroded and moved INSIDE my stomach. I had surgery 2 days after the endoscopy to remove the band. I'm 2 weeks post op & feeling much better. Taking it out was so much worse than putting it in. I've lost 70lbs and will continue on my own to lose my remaining 30lbs. Please to all banded patients- if something doesn't feel right don't let it slide..be persistent! I had absolutely no signs symptoms or causes for this to happen. Know you body. Barrium swallows do NOT pick this up. If any of you have any questions please feel free to ask. Thx, Michelle