I'm starting to have problems with my band and my doctor's office. I am heavily considering having it removed by another doctor. I am tired of feeling like I have a fist in my chest all the time. My doctor won't even give me phenergan.

I spent 4 hours in a Dallas ER just to walk away because of the 72 people in front of me. I'm tired of hurting at least being obese I didn't hurt. I had to leave work early and take 3 tsp of hydrocodone just to ease the pain.

I'm just ready to throw in the towel. :think

My band is fine, no slippages. They took out some saline and sent me on my way. I have picked up my records and hubby's from the surgeon's office. He is at a conference and still hasn't been made aware of the situation.

I am feeling a bit better, my port is still hurting and because I was stooped over my herniated discs in my back are bothering me.

I asked to have him call me, but so far nothing from him or his back-up person.

Glad to hear your band is fine, Carrie! You never explained what sort of pain you were having, though, and I'm curious. Are you sure it's band-related? Being too tight usually involves symptoms of reflux, etc., not the sort of pain that would prompt me to get out the painkillers. What was the problem?

Carrie,

I responded to your private message.

Sounds like you may need a total unfill and a few days of liquids to calm everything down.

There's more about the doc's office in the private message. Hang in there!

GarlandMom

Banded - 4/2005

Unbanded - 9/2006 (Esophagus Problems)

Lost - 88 lbs

Carrie,

Thanks for taking the time to update us. I hope with a little saline out and a little more time, it will get better for you.

Have you given any thought to gall bladder type issues? I'm not sure whether you still have yours or not...

Hey Carrie, just checking in you.. how ar things going since your unfill?

Carrie, just checking in to see how you're doing! Feeling better and better, I hope! How are things?

is it anybody on line that is having lapband surgery done in Birmingham alabama?

I have been doing pretty good since the unfill. I am going to call the office on Monday (when everyone is supposed to be back) and see what they have to say. I know I need a port replacement and the insurance has already approved it.

I've been eating pretty good in the last couple days and have actually lost a couple pounds.

Carrie~

I'm new to this site but was reading your story and was wondering how you are doing?

Sonofa... Oh Carrie! ((((hugs)))) I'm sorry! I've come to this thread late. I'm getting a real attitude lately about snotty doctors and their snotty office staff...

I thought they were supposed to be compassionate?!