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New Band
REALIZE Band on 08/08/08 with
Hi there, I have not been on this site in a very long time but I truely do miss chatting with y'all. I am 3 years banded and will have to be rebanded soon due to a leak. :( My question is, has anyone been banded with the Realize Band and had a leak, then switched to the Lap-Band? I am thinking of switching to the Lap-Band and not going back to the Realize Band but need more info on making that change. Thanks for all of your help.
April
April
Revising from band to band, (no matter the manufacture) has a high failure rate when it comes to restriction. This is due to inaccurate positioning of the replacement band due to scar tissue from the old band, The new band will have to be placed in an undesirable position. I know several people
( myself included ) who were unable to acquire restriction after a band to band revision.
Have you considered the sleeve ?
( myself included ) who were unable to acquire restriction after a band to band revision.
Have you considered the sleeve ?
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REALIZE Band on 08/08/08 with
hmmm. I have not thought of that but will have to really do some thinking now. I was not aware of the higher failure rate when it come to replacement of the band. Have you had the sleeve?
I was sleeved in May after my second band slipped and eroded. My weight has started to come off again and I'm very happy with my sleeve. The sleeve is a lot less painful to live with then my band's were.
I know you said you were happy with your band, I lost weight with my band and kept all of it off, but it was a very painful experience. I'm glad that you were successful with your band and your band was good to you.
I know you said you were happy with your band, I lost weight with my band and kept all of it off, but it was a very painful experience. I'm glad that you were successful with your band and your band was good to you.
www.obesityhelp.com/group/failed_lap_bands/
FOLLOW THIS LINK FOR COMMON LAGB COMPLICATIONS.
www.obesityhelp.com/forums/lapband/4577879/WLS-tips-for-those-that-are-still-researching/
FOLLOW THIS LINK FOR COMMON LAGB COMPLICATIONS.
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REALIZE Band on 08/08/08 with
Actually that is a very old tracker and I have not updated it. :( 210 was my highest weight and then I was banded in 2008. I lost 65 with the Realize band but with the leak I have gained back 25 pds. Just was wanting to see if someone has been rebanded with success of the new band and losing weight again. Or did they change to the sleeve.
Can't the leak be repaired? Kate
Highest ever 290, Banded - 248 Lowest 139 (too low - deliberately regained to 150.
Blip (regain of 27lbs) during 2010. Dealt with (after leak repair).
Nov. 2010 set new (more realistic!) comfort zone of 150-160
Dress US size 26 to 8/10 (5ft 4ins tall) 2.8cc in 4cc band.
A VERY HAPPY BANDSTER.
REALIZE Band on 08/08/08 with
Good question. I should of asked the Dr. but didnt know that that was a option. I will call the doctors office on Monday. Thank you.
It all depends on where the leak is. I beleve that if the leak s in the band itself, it cannot be repaired ( but I may be wrong! ). But most leaks are either in the tubing or where the tubing connects to the port.
Mine was about 6 cm away from the port. I had a short (20 min) op under general. The surgeon cut out the leaking area and reconnected it. There was enough spare tubing because there isn't much fat there these days!
Kate
Highest ever 290, Banded - 248 Lowest 139 (too low - deliberately regained to 150.
Blip (regain of 27lbs) during 2010. Dealt with (after leak repair).
Nov. 2010 set new (more realistic!) comfort zone of 150-160
Dress US size 26 to 8/10 (5ft 4ins tall) 2.8cc in 4cc band.
A VERY HAPPY BANDSTER.
REALIZE Band on 08/08/08 with
I thought the doctor said mine was at the port site. So, if it is at the site, then only the port needs repaired? This is all new to me. Thanks for the help.
If it is at the port, it should be repairable. Leaks by the port are common and can be because staff have repeatedly stuck th fill needle into the tubing and missed the port.
I know nothing whatsoever about your doc but I wonder if he makes more money by a full replacement as opposed to a repair???
Kate
I know nothing whatsoever about your doc but I wonder if he makes more money by a full replacement as opposed to a repair???
Kate
Highest ever 290, Banded - 248 Lowest 139 (too low - deliberately regained to 150.
Blip (regain of 27lbs) during 2010. Dealt with (after leak repair).
Nov. 2010 set new (more realistic!) comfort zone of 150-160
Dress US size 26 to 8/10 (5ft 4ins tall) 2.8cc in 4cc band.
A VERY HAPPY BANDSTER.
REALIZE Band on 08/08/08 with
This is interesting. I am going to ask my doctors office on Monday and see if it is possible they can only repair the site that has the leak. You have been very helpful.
REALIZE Band on 08/08/08 with
Actually he does Lap-Band and Sleeve.....not sure if he does more. He is moving his office to the new Forest Park location off of East 75 & Forest at that new hospital....not at Medical City. They will be moving Oct.1. He still does surgery every Mon, Tue, Thur & Friday. He is VERY busy in big medicine.
I've also read of doctor's sometimes using omnipaque as a fill medium instead of saline. That sometimes, if the leak is small enough, the omnipaque will seal it. Just something else to inquire about when you go in.
Best of luck to you!
Best of luck to you!
Lisa
"God grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, courage to change the things I can, and the wisdom to know the difference." Reinhold Niebuhr
"God grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, courage to change the things I can, and the wisdom to know the difference." Reinhold Niebuhr
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