Hi Everyone...

I have been having pain for the past 4 days... and was literally pain free prior to this. I have not had any vomiting other than immediately post-op. I am now having constant discomfort and tenderness in the area just above my belly button. Whenever I eat or drink anything... the pain an bloating increases... I wake up in the morning feeling the same discomfort/ sensation. I guess I am in the hopes that this is a normal post-op (almost 5 wks) problem???

Darcy

Darcy, I am so sorry that they are not helping you. Dr Klemmering sounds like your best bet. I sincerely hope that you recieve some attention or answers tomorrow. We're all worried for you. God Bless

Darcy, I honestly can NOT believe this is still going on. You have been suffering for a week now. I went out of town for 2 days and thought about you... couldnt wait to get home and find out what happened.

Are you sure we dont have the same surgeon??? Tall, dark Russian guy that drives a convertable mercedes (got rid of the porche b/c it rode too rough).... poor guy!

They seem to lack the same concerns..... patient satisfaction!

These foreign doctors are coming here makin' a killin' off of us poor overweight folks. And the services they are giving post-op were obviously tolerated in their own countries because of the lack of money/insurance to afford better. How sad!

Oh well, maybe it may wisen up the other folks that may be thinking about WLS... to be more choosy.

Im thinking about ya and will certianly keep you in my prayers...

Seems to me this sort of follow-up should be reported to Inamed.

I'm really sorry Darcy that this is still going on. Hugs to ya girl.

Leatha

Okay... the support group meeting was very productive! I knew there was a gal there that has a direct line to Dr. Chua... I started crying like five minutes into my story and she had him on the phone in like 5 seconds.

I told him... I have been waiting 4 days to find out what tests you wanted done.. he said... well... you need an EGD... I was like ...okay... then why have I been waiting by the phone for 4 days???? I told him they never called me back today even though I was in tears when I called this morning... and then...we lost the connection...LOL.

ANYHOO... I was VERY verbal at the meeting and let me tell ya... the patients that are just starting the journey were VERY interested in what I had to say! SO... NOW... I am not afraid to speak my mind and I will call AGAIN and will speak my mind and tell them that it tool 5 seconds to get the information I have been waiting days for!

I told them that there is a serious problem with communication... and that the staff is not representing Dr. Chua well. He honestly is a fantastic surgeon... but I know from experience that poor staffing can ruin a reputation FAST. That is why I am posting EVERYTHING that is happening. I also gave this website to everyone at the meeting... so hope to see them all here!

Don't worry ladies... this girl is on a mission to find out what is wrong and hopefully it is nothing that a bland diet won't take care of! I love this band and I will nolonger sit by and wait for something to happen that may cause it's removal.

I never thought I would be happy to hear that somebody is going to stick a scope down my throat... damn... party on Garth!

Darcy

Wonderful news Darcy. Now your talking! You gotta get their attention. The last thing Dr. Chua should want is to be seen as an uncaring and aloof man. Truth is told on this site and I hope we all read the good news tomorrow , that he is taking care of you. Best to you, try to get some rest this evening.

BTW Neicy... loved your pic... you're a cutie!

Thanks... Hopefully I'll still have this sassy lassy attitude in the mornin!

I'm checking up on you too, Darcy. So glad you were able to talk to Dr Chau!!

Last night I was thinking now we could all call his office and inundate them with Drama.....

When are you scheduled for the EGD?

Darcy I hope you get some relief. I will pray for you... Vera your new pic is adorable....Janie

Thanks! Taking a break, Have Family here on Vacation. You can't pull me off this board.

Darcy, We are so concern with you.

Hi Guys...

I'm not having the EGD until Wednesday. Until then... I am tired of not eating... so... I eat.. and drink... and then the cramping and rumbling and huge build up of gas... JOY.

THey did not call me yestrday either... I called them and I did tell them that this week has been awful and stressful ant the something needs to change at their office. Unfortunately I was terribly polite about it... just didn't want to get all riled up again... make the discomfort worse. Anyhoo... I CALLED and gave all of the information to the GI doctor and then I CALLED Dr. CHua's office and told them that the GI doctor would be waiting for the order to arrive that morning. So... it is all set and now I will be putting together a letter to Dr. Chua regarding my experiences since the start of this journey and suggesting changes that might make a difference for others when they go through theirs.

Vera... LOVE the new avatar you gorgeous girl you!

Have a good weekend everyone!

Darcy

Yeah, Vera - what a beautiful, heart-shaped face!

Darcy - wishing you all the best - just a few more days. Good for you writing the letter documenting this awful experience for your doc. Just UNACCEPTABLE!!

Hi Darcy-

I just read through your whole ordeal. It was like a novel I couldn't put down! But, on a serious note...shame...shame...on those medical professionals who took an oath to take care of us! I know that most doctor's around my area....well....think they're very high above us on the food chain! I am truly appalled at the way these folks have neglected to find the source of your problem.

I do hope this problem ends for you soon! And, I'll be waiting anxiously to find out the source of your pain.

Sadly, and I've seen this discussed on other boards - it worries me the way that some of these folks neglect their aftercare. The band is still very much under scrutiny as to whether it passes in the medical community or fails. The follow-up care and the instructions given to patients -(ie, post-op diets and care of your band) will either make or break it. Right now, I'm hearing so many differing protocols for newly banded people. 4-6 weeks liquids/mushy vs go straight to real food:eek:, it wasn't quite this way a year ago or two years ago, but I sure think this varying from that could be a problem.

If a doctor varys from what Inamed says should be band protocol, then they have a bad outcome with a patient, then you have an unhappy patient who is now saying the band is an awful thing, then you have people who are spreading that rumor based on one doctor's lack of protocol or neglect of care. Multiply that by 10 new docs. Next thing you know, the band is being pulled from the FDA.

This worries me.

I sure hope you get this resolved soon, Darcy....

Darcy,

I'm glad the support meeting was helpful. I am not back in Fond du Lac yet, but will be in a couple weeks and you'll have to let me know more about the meeting down there then. Are most of the people there going to Dr. Chua? etc.

I really hope everything is better with you very soon, I cannot imagine living like you have for the past week!

Take care, and know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.

Darcy, be sure that you're only drinking clear liquids the day before your scope. Milk, v-8 juice, or other colored liquids can keep them from getting a good picture.