Banded 11/4- Major Complications :(

[A New New Dawn 1,695]

Glad you're feeling better. I understand being upset and rightfully so; however, being upset with the surgeon isn't going to resolve anything at this point. Try to focus on the positive. Also, to my knowledge, the largest band holds 11 or 14 cc, I don't think there is any way there was 15+ cc in the band. I think they may have been mistaken or may have mistated or you may have misunderstood.

IMO, the best plan now is to take care of yourself and focus on the positives. You have a great tool and are on your way to a healthier lifestyle. I am not trying to dismiss your concerns, just hoping you can move forward in a positive manner.

Best wishes!!

[PrettyThick1 1,860]

You poor thing! I'm so happy you a doing better now.

[skinnysomeday1211 20]

Thank you all for your concerns and support. I am now a week post op and I'm feeling pretty good. A little better everyday and down 14lbs in a week. I had my first post op appointment today and was disappointed to find out my surgeon does not deal with patients post op. I will now have a new dr. who deals with the fills and all that. I wabted to ask him some questions but I made sure to ask the others and the physician assistants about it. They all knew about my ordeal because it was pretty unusual I guess. I asked to read the report and they allowed. Turns out the other surgeon took out the 10ccs from somewhere surrounding my port. Very odd. There was a total of 5ccs in it.

[yaya1397 79]

I'm glad to hear that you are much better!

[BlueMoon~T 276]

Man... This was not a band defect, but sounds like operator error; however, this story definitely shows the ugly type of story I was talking about when I said newbies can find the good, the bad and the ugly on this site!

Would definitely not recommend the surgeon who performed your procedure. YIKES!

I'm so glad you're doing better and best of luck with your band.

[skinnysomeday1211 20]

Man... This was not a band defect, but sounds like operator error; however, this story definitely shows the ugly type of story I was talking about when I said newbies can find the good, the bad and the ugly on this site!

Would definitely not recommend the surgeon who performed your procedure. YIKES!

I'm so glad you're doing better and best of luck with your band.

Thanks. And yea, I certainly won't be recommending my surgeon to anyone.