Hi,

I,m new to this forum today. I am s/p lap band from 6-11-07. Have been sick since start. I have severe nausea daily; headaches, and severe reflux. I am miserable and want this thing out asap. Saw my Dr Thursday

He amost seemed angry with me like it was all in my head. Says it has nothing to do with the surgery. Funny didn't have these symptoms before. Says taking it out is not an option right now have not given it enough time. Can't eat well. I,ve had enough. Can/t stand this constant misery of not feeling well on a daily basis. Anyone else had this happen?

Does anyone know how much reversal cost is if not covered by insurance? Thanks:help:

I'm so sorry you are having problems. Did your dr. suggest anything for the reflux, perhaps Nexium or something to help you. There are also Patches and suppositories that you can take for nausea. If you are like most of us you waited a long time to get your band. I'm hoping you will give it some time for the problems to resolve. I can only guess how miserable you must be feeling and my heart goes out to you. Have you thought about seeing your family dr. rather than your lap band dr. about your problems. Maybe some of this is stress related also.

I don't have a lot of advice to give you, but I wanted you to know I'm sorry you are going through this and I hope you give it some time before rushing to get the band removed. If you can give it more time and get some meds to help I think you could get feeling better.

I've seen stress play havoc with people's bands. Could this be the problem?

Thanks so much for the kind thoughts. Yes I am going to see my family Dr, and hopefully he can help. Just can't take being sick everday. Thanks again

It is obviously not working for you if you are feeling sick every day. Is the doctor who said it's all in your head the same surgeon who placed the band? I think you should insist on the barium swallow and have it checked. I also think that you should consider having it removed if you are sick every day as the idea is that you're health should improve, not become worse. It must be hard for you to come here and see people having such success. I'm so sorry because you've been through a lot.

1. Talk to your family doctor

2. Insist on a barium swallow to find out why you have these symptoms. Has it moved? Are you overfilled?

3. Make the decision that's best for you and your health without reference to your doctor's feelings (which isn't to say you shouldn't consider his opinion).

Please don't feel guilty about any of this. We are all individuals and you have a right to take charge of your own health. You did it before by deciding to get the band, so you have the capacity to do it now.

Please let us know what happens. We do care.

I would imagine there's a large possibility that once surgery swelling goes down (it took 8 weeks for me) that you could begin to feel better.

Honestly, I'd hang in there for just a little longer. Its only been a bit more than a month. YOu could very well be still swollen and very restricted. A few more weeks could make all the difference. And you migth turn out to be someone who's just very sensitive, to fills and the like.

I assume you're following your post surgical instructions to the letter?

ljn,

How are you feeling now? Give us an update.

Hope all is working out for you. Hang in there.

Thanks,

dee:)

Not yet banded

I would imagine there's a large possibility that once surgery swelling goes down (it took 8 weeks for me) that you could begin to feel better.

Honestly, I'd hang in there for just a little longer. Its only been a bit more than a month. You could very well be still swollen and very restricted. A few more weeks could make all the difference. And you might turn out to be someone who's just very sensitive, to fills and the like.

I assume you're following your post surgical instructions to the letter?

Would have to say + 1 on this ...........Its only been 4 weeks.