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We lived in Seguin, between Austin and San Antonio. Whatever you do...do NOT use Dr. Pilcher. He is the doctor that cut me. The reflux was so bad for me that I was afraid to sleep. I was sleeping sitting straight up in bed, the best I could anyway. This didn't stop the reflux though. As soon as I fell asleep, I was having sever reflux, repeatedly. This lead to a stricture in my throat. I have gained a lot of weight back since losing the band. I had lost all the weight I wanted to, and then this happened. I don't know what to do now. It is hard to think about going through all of this for nothing. They have determined I have a hernia due to surgical injury. I have to have that repaired, but need to lose weight again, or there is a high chance of it returning. What a cluster f*ck.
on 5/26/15 8:51 pm - Califreakinfornia , CA
I've lost 100 pounds AND kept it off for 8 years since I was banded and I'd take it all back if I could have my health back.
on 5/26/15 8:44 pm - Califreakinfornia , CA
I only have two statements to make.
1. You better get your head in the game because half the battle is mental.
2. The Lapband ONLY allows you to comfortably eat **** and don't let ANYBODY tell you anything differently!
on 5/26/15 8:36 pm - Califreakinfornia , CA
I'm so incredibly sorry that you suffered so much from this inferior product.
My hope is that in the future there will be a HUGE class action lawsuit that will put an end to this crap.
Any of these surgeons depending on where your located should be able to help with a removal as they have helped other members in the group Failed lap band and realize bands on FB
GOOD LUCK !!
Augustus E. Lyons, M.D., F.A.C.S.
David C. Dyslin, M.D., F.A.C.S.
Arlington, Texas 76012
(817) 275-3309
Dr. Harvinderpal Singh.M.D.
Tomball, Texas Phone #: 281-290-6300.
Dr. Sheetal M. Patel, MD
Plano, TX (972) 596-5225
Dr. John A. Mason Jr M.D.
Bryan, TX Phone:(979) 774-3232
Stephan V. Hamm M.D.
Plano, TX Phone:(214) 501-1333
Nilesh A. Patel, MD, FACS (877) 538-6909
Nick Nicholson MD
Dallas TX Multiple locations (972) 372-9353
Audencio Alanis MD. League City, TX (281) 538-1111
Dr. Garth Davis M.D., Houston, TX (713) 464-6000
Younan Nowzaradan MD Houston, TX Phone:(713) 661-6262
Matthew B. Schniederjan MD Dalhart, TX (806) 244-3824
Steven M. Fass, M.D., FACS Austin, Tx 512.302.1210
Terry Scarborough, M.D, FACS. Houston, Texas (713) 493-7700
Dr. Jorge Acosta, MD El Paso, TX 79925 (915) 591-7700
Kenneth Hollis W MD Houston, TX (281) 482-5300
Dr Christopher Bell M.D.Dallas, Texas 972-566-7860
Dr. Scott Stowers D.O. Dallas TX, Decatur Tx, Fort Worth Tx.888-686-6971
I am three years out from the Lapband surgery. I have been up and down in both my weight and resolve. I have finally recognized that the biggest part of being successful in my journey and staying on plan, is reaching out to my MD, Dr. John DeBarros and his staff. Sometimes I think to myself, "I got this" and let my guard down, (eating things that I know I should not or not being active) I always check back in my MD, the support group or the Facebook page for inspiration. I am never judged for not being where I should be, but I am helped in trying to figure out to get back in the groove.
Try the Texas board, good luck,
Highest 290, Banded - 248 Lowest 139 (too thin!). Comfort zone 155-165.
Happily banded since May 2006. Regain of 28lbs 2013-14. ALL GONE!
But some has returned! Up to 175, argh! Off we go again,
OMG this just scared the heck out of me! I soooo need this band out of me. I am so over weight loss surgery. The reflux is crazy for me right now. I have the same issues at night and am afraid I could die on my sleep! Now I am so afraid of my stomach being cut while having the band removed. I so regret ever doing this. In your post you mentioned moving from Texas to California. What part of Texas? I am in Houston. I am trying to find a new surgeon as mine moved to New Mexico
Any suggestions on reputable doctor's in the Houston, TX area that remove bands? I don't want a revision or a conversion. I just want this horrible thing out!
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