when i was at the surgeons office the other day he pushed on my stomach and said you are going to feel the band and it will be uncomfortable and if you lose to much weight you may even see if through your skin. this is coming from a surgeon who doesnt really believe in the band anyway, so is he right or is he just trying to talk me out of it?

andrea

I have a question: Does anyone know if once you have lost your weight and have a tummy tuck as I will--What happens to the port then? Do they move it? Since mounds of skin and fat are taken out?

I just found this forum and love all the info I am learning!

Thanks

I've wondered about that too. I hope someone answers.

The port could be moved but does not have to be. If it is not a low profile port it can be changed to one. My port does show when stand up real straight and really suck it in....and I love it. It is like your knuckles they are there but they don't bother you.

If you've ever felt a pregnant mamma's tummy, and she's told you..."oh, that's a foot", that's what my port feels like. You can't see it, but if you press on my abdomen you can feel it.

No way a band could EVER show!

Thanks, I was just wondering. I have since found a post where a lady showed a picture of herself and pointed out you could see her port through her shirt in the picture and you really could see where the skin bulged out under her shirt. She got a TT and they moved the port to the lower area.

Hi,

I'm new to the forum and 4 days post op. My surgeon talked me into the lap band. He does both prodecures, but he based it on my weight loss. I have 100 pounds to lose, so he agreed with me and said that the band would be better.

He didn't try to discourage me only encourage me. I agree with everyone else, time for a new surgeon.

Fran

Andi, You've talked to the director of the wls program about the dr. attitud, I'm sure she'll talk to him. You don't have to love the guy and bond with him, he's just a tool to help you with the start of your wgt. loss.

If it's not convenient/possible for you to change dr. because of your insurance or whatever, go with this dr.

But change your attitude. YOU become the professional one. Have another appt. with him and let him know what you expect.

If you're not comfortable with talking to him about it, then don't talk to him, but do act professional at the next appt.

I thought my dr. and I were going to bond, but it's turned out to be a working relationship that's all. I thought I was supposed to go in a see him every month, but he doesn't care. So be it. This is my fight and my journey.

I'm sure you have plenty of support from other areas of your life, right?

Finally Free

shessh sounds like a moron ud think he'd want to do it its life changing thats wat doctors are all about changin life for the better...

change ya doctor.. to some 1 that belives in wat there doing.. so after if something goes wrong u domt get i told u so