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Problems with a lap band (weight loss surgery)?
Ok, I've had one for several years. I lost considerable weight (over 30 kg), but then started gaining again. I though I was just eating more unhealthy food. BUT, I recently found out the band was broken. I had surgery to fix it a few days ago. I heard of another person having it "fixed" the same day as me in that hospital. By broken I mean: the tubes connecting the actual band and the port have somehow been disconnected, and the fluid came running out, deflating the band. Did anyone have this happen before? And how common is this even? Granted, having it fixed was not a tragedy, but it does mean surgery again. Is this a manufacturing flaw? What can cause it? And more importantly, how likely is it it will happen again?
Public Comments
- Could be any of the above. The surgeon will not tell you the truth. It could even be you , from over eating / stretching the capacity. This is stomach sugery not the brain surgery. Learn the root cause of WHY you eat. Otherwise you can just transfer your addictions or continue eating. The band / surgery is a tool to help you jump start the weight loss. It is up to you to maintain it. You risk your life each time you are in hospital. Let this be the last time. PLEASE.
- Most gastric surgeries eventually stop working or fail because the patient overeats.
