Hello all,

I had the lap band done in august 2009. I was given 8 hours to recover and discharged..this from a "center of excellence"...well i was given liquis roxicet...and no other instuctions as to my other meds i should take.

I went through withdrawl from my pain meds since i have polymyositis...i couldnt beleive it!

Less than 2 weeks later i was at a camping site having my family wait on me hand and foot...just enjoying it...then outta no where...POP...N PAIN LIKE U WOULDNT BELEIVE!!! my beely looked like i was carrying sextuplets...it was shiney and purple from the distention...911 was called...2 ambulance rides..and enough pain meds to bring down a horse (as the paramedic said) i was still in so much pain i went into shock! I should have known that this journey would be hell for me. I was told by my dr that he found nothing unusual....SERIOUSLY!!! whey DID I WAKE UP IN ICU 2 DAYS LATER, WITH A NASO GASTRIC TUBE AND ALL TYPES OF DRAINAGE TUBES..PIC LINE 2 IV'S????

After that my hell began...first cpl of months where ok besides the sliming and vomiting... i lost 123 lbs in total...but i paid the price...i laid on the couch to weak and in too much pain tp do anything but vomit up even Water..my hair was falling out in clumps...i had rashes all over my body..dark bags under my eyes..then it got scary...i started to pass out and have seizures.

my dr told me all my blood work was fine and i needed to eat more SO I COULD ABSORB THE NUTRIENTS!well if my labs where fine then why would i need to eat ( and vomit) more for the nutrients?!

finally my husband had it...took me to mass general...was told it was not "in my head" and yes i was hyper sensitive since i was having a severe allergic reaction to the band...and it should have never been put in since i have an auto immune disease!!

Mass general contacted my doc and i was in later that week to haver it out...so needless to say 6 abdominal surgeries later and countless tests in a lil wary.

since my band was removed i have gained 90 lbs back in the first 6 months.. diabetes and high blood pressure is back...and not to mention the pain i suffer from all this weight gain, i have wanted to get the vertical sleeve now since the removal..(and i wasnt about to let that dr do the revision after the removal).

Thank you for the website and stories...this makes me more at ease with my decision to move foward..did anyone else have a horrific outcome like this? i mean i researched the center and the doc..i am in health care so i knew his reputation in the community...i guess i got him on his bad days...sigh..again ty for the time and place to vent!...GOD BLESS...AND GOOD LUCK ON YOUR JOURNIES!

Sorry to hear about your painful lapband experience. My lapband put me through hell, as well. I had a regain as well as broken tubing and a slip. There are many of us who have had revisions and we are LOVING the sleeve life. I hope you can get your sleeve. It really does work! Come here to vent anytime. There are lots of revisioners on Youtube, as well that were helpful for me to watch. Good luck!!!

What a story I am so glad I found this site before I went ahead with the lap band. Glad you have the band out and are on your way to getting the sleeve. I am just newly sleeved and loving it. Welcome to the group.

Sorry to hear about your painful lapband experience. My lapband put me through hell, as well. I had a regain as well as broken tubing and a slip. There are many of us who have had revisions and we are LOVING the sleeve life. I hope you can get your sleeve. It really does work! Come here to vent anytime. There are lots of revisioners on Youtube, as well that were helpful for me to watch. Good luck!!!

THANX BECCA,,I am looking into the future with a positive attitude...This is just one more step i need to take to make my "new life" a reality...ty again

What a story I am so glad I found this site before I went ahead with the lap band. Glad you have the band out and are on your way to getting the sleeve. I am just newly sleeved and loving it. Welcome to the group.

Thank You so much for the words of encouragment...I know it was a long post but it just kindda poured out! I just hope that my story helps another banders if they are having problems.

Hi there... yes this is *the* place!! Many of us do understand how the reckless the band can be and getting revised has been one true blessing. I was able to gain all my weight back WITH the band!! It's gone now and I'm on my way down every single day. Loving it!!

Come here to vent anytime. Especially with that story it is so justified! Hugs, and here's to hoping you will get your sleeve very soon. You are going to be so amazed!!