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Surgery Yesterday/things Did Not Go As Hoped

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By hls50, in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A

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hls50    20

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Hi Bandsters,

Well, I had surgery yesterday. Everything went well in pre-op, they were really great however when my Dr. got in to my abdomon ( I have six insisions ) he ran into a lot of scar tissue from previous stomach surgeries, he really tried but he was unable to put a band on my stomach. I woke up in recovery and was told he wasen't able to do it, talk about your worst fears being realized.

My husband said when my dr. came out to talk to him and my son that he could tell that my dr. felt really bad. We knew going in this was a possiblilty, but we were all staying positive that he could do it. Trust me I had all the tests I could have in advance, but until he got into my belly area there was no way of knowing what he was going to find. So I have all the insisions, pain, gas that go along with getting a band, but no band :-(

I have to admit there have been a substanal amount of tears over this, I have gone through the last five months of doing everyhing I needed to do to get to the surgery so it is quite a let down to say the least.

So, where do I go from here? I see my dr. in two weeks and we will discuss other options. He mentioned to my husband that he might still be able to do a sleeve, but it would not be able to be done laperscopicly, it would require major surgery and cutting me completly open. Right now, not sure I'm up for that. We will also visit non-surgical options.

One thing is for sure, I am not a quitter and I will not give up. I may not be able to have a band but will continue to seek other options out there and I will get healthy. So no whoah is me here, everything is going to work out. I truly beleive there is a reason for everything, so onward and forward.

I wish everyone who has just had surgery and going to have surgery the best, your all going to do great. I can't thank you all enough for all the support I received on this fourm.........keep supporting each other!!!!

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JustDoIt130    369

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I am sorry for that, but I applaud your attitude! You can STILL do this!! You can still be healthy, still lose weight, still attain all your goals!!!!

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Shira    20

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I'm so sorry to hear about this. I can only imagine how disappointing that must have been. I really applaud you for being courageous and positive throughout this whole process. I think you have to apply the old addage "when a door closes, a window opens." Only G-d knows what other and perhaps better things are in store for you on this journey! Stay strong and hang in there.

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PattyGirl66    1,243

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I am so sorry sweety! ugh, my eyes swelled up reading your story. I can't even imagine!

You are right though, there is a reason for everything and I can tell you are not a quitter!

I wish you nothing but the best of luck, and I hope you share your journey with us, because this is not the end of the road for you, and we are all here for you

((hugs))

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kandikay76    21

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I'm so sorry to hear of your disappointment. Especially when you have gone through what you have for the last several months. Best wishes to you and hope your recovery is swift.

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meyouus    415

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Aw man, your story was one tough read. I couldn't begin to tell you how sorry I am that you went through all the hoops for five months, preparing mentally and physically for the surgery, and waking up to such horrid news! As I read your post, I half expected to be reading on about a defeated soul. But NO, you were/are strong and persistent!

I can see why the option of a non-laparoscopic sleeve operation would leave a bad taste in your mouth, you just had surgery! If you do decide to go the sleeve route, I wish you the best and I hope you awaken from surgery with a different result than the one you just got. Also, IDK if you know, but there's a sleeve forum link on the bottom of this page, maybe that would be helpful?

You have a strong drive to be healthy, and I know you will be soon enough! Just take each day one day at a time. We all have faith in you.... :wub:

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KristinsMommy    145

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Aw I am so sorry for what your going through. I wish you the best of luck. with your attitude your going to succeed no matter which route you take.

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