Met Dr. Hung last March, 2008. Was definitely afraid of any surgery. So glad he did the surgery, It has changed my life.

Met Dr. Hung last March, 2008. Was definitely afraid of any surgery. So glad he did the surgery, It has changed my life.

Hi Sue! I noticed you posted in Dr. Hung's thread, so I decided to pop in and say hello! I am banded now, and decided to see Dr. McBride for aftercare. She and her staff are great and very convenient, as they are blocks away from my work. I have had my first fill and am scheduled for my next fill in July. It will be nice to feel a good level of restriction.

How are you?

Hello I am having my surgery from Dr. Hung in March and I am so glad to hear that he is a good Doctor. But I have a question, is it common for someones body to reject the band? This is something Im scared of cuz I dont want my body to do this

it is NOt common. Is there some reason you believe this may happen? I have not had any problems with the band, 12 + months after surgery. Occasionally, some people can develop problems but these are rare. Come to the WLS group at St E's. Next one is 2/2/10 6:00 PM. We talk about all kinds of things. Most there have a lapband, a few have the gastric bypass, and some caome in anticipation of surgery or to support their family member who has