Have you guys run into any medical situations where the fact that you are banded complicated or altered your treatment?

I ask because I told a friend who is PA in and Emergency Room that I was getting banded and he was totally against it. He said that people with bands present doctors with difficulty. Any value to that?

The only difficulty we present is if they have to tube is into our stomach or pump our stomach.

When I had emergency surgery I had to have my band completely unfilled but it really wasn't any big deal.

I think as long as you're at a hospital with a bariatric surgeon on staff you don't have anything to worry about.

The only difficulty we present is if they have to tube is into our stomach or pump our stomach.

When I had emergency surgery I had to have my band completely unfilled but it really wasn't any big deal.

I think as long as you're at a hospital with a bariatric surgeon on staff you don't have anything to worry about.

Thank you!

I have been trying to think of situations where the band would make something complicated or impossible. I imagine certain medications will be difficult ( large pills.)

Thank you!

I have been trying to think of situations where the band would make something complicated or impossible. I imagine certain medications will be difficult ( large pills.)

That could be true, but most of the time there are alternatives to big pills too. I personally never have had a problem taking pills of any size.

Only meds i here we are to stay away from are NSAIDS

I have not had any medical complications since being banded....I have spoken with ER people and one Doc in particular and they say they are not that familiar with the band and not always sure what to do....if you call that a complication....so they generally do a complete unfil....whether it is warranted or not...then instruct you to go see your Surgeon....

I have a friend who went to the ER, they were not sure if he was having cardiac issues or a CVA....they immediately did a complete un fill....

When I travel out of the country I carry a syringe with me with a large bore needle.....