Lap Band Removal due to slippage & sleeve on 9/19/17

[MARTA350]

Hello everyone, Hope y'all are doing well. My case a bit different from most of you. My story goes back to 2009, when I had Bariatic Lap Band surgery by Dr. Michael Choi at Strachs Rejuvenation. The surgery was a total failure, as I had to continue dieting as if I had not had it to loose 25 lbs total in 8 years. Finally, after an over fill given to me on March of 2016 sending me with chest pain to the ER, the hospital decided to disinflation the band completely. No Bariatic surgeon was found during my 4 day stay at the hospital, so a radiologist who later I found out knew nothing about the band poked me several times in my port trying to disinflation it. Upon following hospital order to follow up with a Bariatic surgeon, it took 3 surgeons in a time frame of one year and five months to look at a radiology report and cd which showed band slippage. Yes 3 Bariatic surgeons and the last one recently took the time not only to read the radiologist report but to look at included cd on his office computer. Well, this knowledgeable Doctor by the name of Dr. Dilendra H. Weerasinghe will be removing the slipped band which is now coroated in my stomach, causing inflammation in my esophagus and Grade 4 esophogitis. He will not only remove the Failed lap band, but will give me the Bariatic sleeve surgery since he has to go in anyways to remove the band and I have gained 40 lbs. I'm praying that all goes well and this new surgery is a success for me and also a Reward of appreciation to the doctor who took the time to look further than the rest. My liquid diet starts on the 7th and my surgeries are set for the 19th. Asking all to kindly pray for me as I suffer from anxiety. I am nervous but am truly looking forward to this New chapter in my Life. ❤️

[Ann2]

Very best wishes to you. Sounds like your luck is about to change.

Please let us know how you're doing post-op.

[Losinglbs2gainlife]

Welcome! It will be great!

[MARTA350]

Cheers to our New Chapter & good Health. Best of Luck to you !��

[MARTA350]

I most definetly keep y'all posted. Thank you !

[Tamera2]

So glad your getting a happy ending to this awful story. The sleeve has been life saving and I wouldn't change a thing. Best of Luck to you. If you have any questions i'm happy to answer.

[MARTA350]

Thank you. Please stay in touch. I will also be posting in the future.❤️

[WannaBeALoser]

Glad to hear a doctor finally took the time to help you. Best wishes for a successful surgery and recovery.

[MARTA350]

Yes ... thank God. Hope you are recovering well and that you feel & look beautiful.��

[Christie13]

Welcome Marta. There are actually quite a few band to sleeve revisions on this forum. Good luck with your surgery.

[MARTA350]

Thank you Christie. I'm really so looking forward to it. Anxiety is starting to kick in. Will I need help once I am released from the hospital? I have not been advised of recovery period or if I need someone home with me.

[bigdogluver]

Marta, good for you! My sister had a similar experience - lap band, it went bad had to have it out and is now considering the sleeve. The sleeve is a good tool and I highly recommend it.

All the best to you on your journey!

[MARTA350]

Thank you Laura for contacting me. I'm having the lap band removed and sleeve surgery during same surgery. My doctor advised me that this would be the best & appropriate way. I'm looking forward to the 19th. Right now I'm all stressed about the hurricane coming our way. Peace & love always.
Please stay in touch.

[ghost_ryder]

Wow, you deserve a good doctor. I hope everything goes well and you get going in the right health direction.

[BrownChameleon]

Prayers up and good luck. Please keep us posted. I'm in a similar situation but at the beginning of the sleeve journey. Band removal scheduled on 10/11, but sleeve won't be done until March/April.