Emergency Lap band removal

[Green1 16]

I'm have complications and I don't know what to do. If I remove the lap band.. I will probably gain some of the weight back but I can also just go to the gym and work out and do that to keep my weight at a normal level. I want to go to the local hospital to get it removed but I dunno. Its either that or talking to my surgeon and asking him what he can do to help me out. I've been getting really painful soreness and cramping in the middle of my stomach area.

[gowalking 10,790]

Go to your doctor for an evaluation before jumping the gun and asking for the band to be removed. I know for me, if the band was gone, I'd have alot of trouble with my food consumption...and would gain alot back for sure.

[cbonet 336]

Go to the doctor. It may need to be adjusted or it may have slipped. You're having pain so they will get you in right away. Good luck

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[WLSResources/ClothingExch 3,443]

I recall that you've posted your worries a few other times. It seems as though the last was at least a couple of months ago.

You probably were advised to see the surgeon in previous threads. It seems that you haven't followed up in the appropriate place -- the doctor's office -- but instead come here to be told what to do.

Here goes. It's time to be a capable adult looking out for your own medical concerns. No one here has any clue as to whether your pain is related to the band or something completely different. Make an appointment with the surgery practice. It may be that you'll be referred to a GE/GI once there. Ongoing pain says that something is off and shouldn't be ignored further in case it is serious.

Go take care of yourself. You surely can update people here at BP afterward, but no one here can treat you. Ask questions and take notes at your appointments. Do not leave the office until you are sure you understand the information you're given. If you think you'll be too nervous to follow through on this, take a reliable friend or relative with you to help get things straight.

Edited August 23, 2016 by WLSResources/ClothingExch