Hello,

I had lap band with pilcation last month. My surgery was scheduled as out-patient, but the doctor nicked my spleen and was unable to get the bleeding stopped. I ended up losing my spleen and spending two days in ICU. I have lost 30 pounds in less than 2 months without any fills yet. I'm concerned about my health right now though. I've had several shots for prevention. Anyone else have any complications during their surgery?

Sorry to hear of your misfortune. Nope, mine was very clean and NO issues.

Glad to hear that your surgery went well. I have mixed feelings about mine right now due to losing my spleen.

Carolina girl had LB with plication. You may want to look her up tomorrow. She's off for the night. Hope all goes well for you.

You're the first I've heard of with this complication.

Really sorry you have had this happen.

What does Dr say about losing your spleen as far as long term?

Really, really sorry!

I know that's gotta be scary! When we read all of those precautions and warnings and stuff I know I always just briefly scan it because I never think it would happen to me so I'm sorry that happened to you. What a shocker. Keep us posted as to what the doctor says now about it. Try to keep your spirits up, maybe it will be all smooth sailing from here out!

Hello,

I had lap band with pilcation last month. My surgery was scheduled as out-patient, but the doctor nicked my spleen and was unable to get the bleeding stopped. I ended up losing my spleen and spending two days in ICU. I have lost 30 pounds in less than 2 months without any fills yet. I'm concerned about my health right now though. I've had several shots for prevention. Anyone else have any complications during their surgery?

I'm sorry to hear about you losing your spleen, but I've lived without my spleen for 8 years now. I had mine removed after the neurosuegeon I was seeing for the bulging disks in my lower back. On one of the MRIs he noticed leasions on my spleen. They asked had I ever been in an accident or something and I said no. So since the spleen is an organ that they cannot biopsy, I had to make a choice to live with those leasions or have it removed. I prayed and elected to have it removed. I have to have a flu shot every year (I'm in that group of folks that HAVE to have the shot..not the mist). If I get the flu, I have to be hospitalized and receive antibotics thru IV. Now I gt common colds, but I stay clear of anyone who has the flu. Oh and I have to have a pneumonia shot every 10 years. THat's it. I live a normal life without my spleen.I just make sure whatever doctor I'm seeing knows I don't have one.

Hope my story helps ease your mind. You'll be fine. PRaying for healing. I'll be banded on 30 January..can't wait!