Well, after a whole week of being banded and miserable, I landed myself in the hospital this evening to be scoped and treated for dehydration. I think I'm running out of veins for those IV's. I feel SOOOO much better after they flooded me with a couple of liters of fluids. Unfortunately, I think I'm going to have to have another surgery Sunday to slightly change the position of my band. I'll know for certain tomorrow when I talk to my doctor. I think it's inevitable and he's already told the hospital to hold a bed for me. I must admit that I'm pretty nervous. I think more so than before I had the main surgery a week ago.

So what do they think is causing the problem? Is there infection or was the band placed incorrectly, get us some answers, we all want to know. I feel so bad for you having to go through this. I wish you the best, and please stay in touch.

ooohhh sweetie, im so sorry. I wish I could give u a big (((((((((((hug)))))))))))))))))

Please let us know how you are doing. How hope you start to feel better soon!

Just checking on you today Val, please let us know how you're doing.

Val,

Im shocked, I dont know what to say. So very sorry to hear this is happening to you. ((hugs))

Have another surgery to change the position of the band... hmmmm, how many band surgeries has Chung done so far? I know he only did RNY until Nov, then he started doing the band.

For everyone else, the band would be in a perfect position. Unfortunately, due to the size of my liver, it seems it's pushing on the band just enough to restrict the liquids. Anyway, my band just needs to be slightly adjusted because of that. When I was scoped, the doc said it looked ok, so I'm sure I'll find out something soon.

Good luck Val! I'm very sorry to hear you'll have to undergo another surgery, but once it's all positioned correctly you'll be so glad!

Surgery is scheduled for Monday morning. Luckily, I won't have to spend the night in the hospital. Besides being frustrated to the point of tears, I'm trying to take it as easy as possible so I don't get too dehydrated between now and Monday. My throat is killing me from being scoped again. Twice in one week...nobody should have to go through that! My left hand is so bruised and swollen from IV's that I can hardly stand to use it. I figured by now I'd feel almost as good as new. Now, I have this setback. Please forgive me for pitying myself, but this is all so overwhelming and I just don't know how much more of this I can take.

I'm so sorry to hear of your troubles, Hang in there, it does get better

Soon you will be feeling better, this is just a little set back, I'm glad you are getting the problem fixed Monday.

Hang in there girl! You know we are all pullin for ya!! Let them fix ya up on Monday and please keep us informed of your progress. You have been there for all of us and just know that we are here for you!

Sorry you are having so much trouble. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Please keep up posted on your surgery.

Had surgery today. Went to hospital last night and was admitted for dehydration...again. Surgery went well. So far, so good. Able to keep liquids down. Not feeling well due to gas and pain. Just took some pain meds left over from surgery, so maybe that'll help. Will let all of you know how everything is progressing.

I certainly hope that this surgery fixes your dehydration problem! So sorrry that you have had to endure so much!

Bless your heart Val, you've been through so much. I feel so bad for you, I can so relate to the IV issue, ERRRR!

Hope you're back in tip top shape real soon.

Val,

Glad you are well enough to let us know how you did today! We are keeping you in our prayers!!!