This is not that same as gastoric by-pass surgery, I am only interested in banding information, thank you
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I've assisted in both procedures in the O.R. Banding has a worse rate of immediate complications, in my professional experience. I don't know the specific numbers, but I think that is why less doctors are offering it and more the bypass. Of course I should add that both have a decent postoperative long term risk, and that this risk can be reduced for either by finding a HIGHLY qualified surgeon.\nSorry I took so long to respond, I answered your question as I was logging out. If you want my opinion on this further just give me an email and I'll tell you more about what I know.
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Did you already schedule this procedure?\nIf not, research links on the internet.  Look up doctors in your area as well.  Find out as much as you can about this procedure.  \nIf you have scheduled, call the doctor's office & speak to an assistant or nurse for further information.
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sucks, but that kinda stuff happens.  Could have been a surgical "oops", might have been unavoidable, impossible, really to know.\n\nThe timing of the original surgery may have been imperfect, most common underlying decision that leads to this sort of course of events.  However, this also, may have been out of the surgeon's control... depending on when he got to the hospital, when they called the surgeon...\n\nbile leak too?!, he musta had one nasty gall bladder, was it inside the liver?  Have done such a case twice, really nasty tough surgeries.
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First I want to say sorry I know what its like fighting with the insurance companies, Its heart breaking and stupid they would rather watch you die than see you well and happy I have done so much research on the lap band and know its the right thing, and your not having your guts torn apart like that other surgery. I am going to have the surgery on the 8th of Dec. Now you might call me crazy but as I said I have done my research but im going to Mexico to have it done its $8,000.00 and that includes everything hotel fills for the rest of your life but not the air fair (thank god I live in Arizona I can drive) It is safe!!! most people that come back to the US only have a few things to say!! It was great!! and Shame on the US hospitals and the insurance companies they were treated better there than any US hospital and they never added anymore to the cost for anything. If you would like to know more I would be glad to share or help point you in some of the research I have done. Just don't let this frustrate you into not going for the goals you  have...Good luck  Wantabe goingtabe bandster  bgaroo@yahoo.com
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My father had this surgery after having heart problems caused by the weight. I have done a lot of research on it and have not heard of a clinical link to a post surgical link and would guess it is related to pre surgery health. My cousin who had the surgery has had deteriorarating health since surgery that they thought was heart related only to discover it was caused by severe anemia. Take your vitamins and b-12 as directed and I doubt it was the surgery but look out for other side effects.
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I had mine removed in May this year via keyhole surgery. No complications i was out of hospital after 24 hours. But i have still had to be carefull with the amount of fat in my diet as my body has not adjusted to not  having a gallbladder so doctor suggested a very low fat diet this sometimes happens after gallbladder removal i am told, but otherwise he will feel sooooooo much better more energy and of course none of that terrible pain. After surgery he will have some pain in the shoulder this is normal due to the nerves they bump on the way. The surgeon will explain that sometimes it is not possible remove via keyhold and they will abandon this method and do a full cut meaning a longer stay in hospital. But most cases even those like mine with a vast amount of gallstones can be taken out via keyhole, so dont worry he'll do just fine :) good luck Oh yes i forgot he will probably have very loose stools for a wee while but this passes with a carefull diet plan
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http://www.gicare.com/pated/edtot24.htm
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If nothing solid is going in then i expect you'll have notihing solid to come out! Maybe that is why they suggest you do the diet so you wont need to use your bowles and also they could be seeing if you are determined about it and will stick to the diet after your operation?. Very best of luck with the surgery though x
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If you are more than 100 pounds overweight you should qualify for gastric by-pass surgery. My mother had this surgery and has lost more than 150 pounds so far. Although she has had no complications, there are some people who have. So, it is not without risk, but it is something to think about. I know how frustrating it can be to feel like you have so much weight to lose and to feel like doing it 1-2 pounds at a time is completely overwhelming. \n\nI wish you luck in whatever you decide!
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I have had gastric bypass surgery, I would be happy to talk to you about it and answer any questions you have, you can shoot me an e-mail if ya like or IM me on yahoo.  Its a big decision for anyone.  I can honestly say that its the best decision I ever made for my health
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Gastric bypass: Is this weight-loss surgery for you?\nAre you a candidate for gastric bypass surgery? Find out what to expect and the benefits and risks involved.\nIt's always best to lose weight through a healthy diet and regular physical activity. But if you're among those who have tried and can't lose the excess weight that's causing your health problems, weight-loss (bariatric) surgery may be an option.\nGastric bypass, which changes the anatomy of your digestive system to limit the amount of food you can eat and digest, is the favored bariatric surgery in the United States. Most surgeons prefer this procedure because it's safer and has fewer complications than other available weight-loss surgeries. It can provide long-term, consistent weight loss if accompanied with ongoing behavior changes.\nGastric bypass isn't for everyone with obesity, however. It's a major procedure that poses significant risks and side effects and requires permanent changes in your lifestyle.\nWho is gastric bypass surgery for?\nGenerally, gastric bypass surgery is reserved for people who are unable to achieve or maintain a healthy weight through diet and exercise, are severely overweight, and who have health problems as a result. Gastric bypass may be considered if:\n·Your body mass index (BMI) is 40 or higher (extreme obesity).\n·Your BMI is 35 to 39.9 (obesity), and you have a serious weight-related health problems such as diabetes or high blood pressure.\nGastric bypass surgery doesn't replace the need for following a healthy diet and regular physical activity program. In fact, the success of the surgery depends in part on your commitment to following the guidelines given to you about diet and exercise. As you consider weight-loss surgery, make sure that you make every effort to exercise, change your eating habits and adjust any other lifestyle factors that have contributed to your excess weight\nhttp://www.mayoclinic.com/health/gastric-bypass/HQ01465\nhttp://www.mayoclinic.com/health/gastric-bypass-diet/WT00007\nhttp://www.mayoclinic.com/health/gastric-bypass-surgery/AN01378\nI had gastric bypass surgery in April 2005.  I started out at 268, now I’m 180 and holding, after  1 year and 7 months.  These links will help you in many ways to make a decision if this is for you or not.  I vote yes, because it made such a difference in my life. I was taking 8 pills a day, and after my surgery, I lost my diabetes.  The way they do the surgery, takes your diabetes away.  I no longer have to take glucophage, and I no longer have high Cholesterol or high blood pressure.  I’m down to 2 pills a day.  I went from a size 26-28 to a 16-18.\nMost people struggle with paying for the surgery.  Go to this site, it is a great support system for you, because it’s only people who have had gastric bypass.  Every insurance program has been rated, and you’ll get tips on how to deal with your insurance company, as well as, surgery tips, food tips, and just support. http://www.obesityhelp.com/\nThere is a very good web site by a guy named Basil White.  He’s a govt. worker and a comedian.  He walks you through everything. Very interesting. He had the surgery and did well.\nhttp://www.basilwhite.com/gastric/\nSome other helpful links…\nhttp://dir.yahoo.com/Health/Diseases_and_Conditions/Obesity/Gastric_Bypass_Surgery/\n\nhttp://www.stapleclub.com/general_info.htm\nhttp://www.locateadoc.com/articles.cfm/1454/1337\nhttp://www.dhmc.org/webpage.cfm?site_id=2&org_id=28&morg_id=0&sec_id=0&gsec_id=35507&item_id=35508\nhttp://www.mygastricbypass.com/\nhttp://www.gwdocs.com/health/eHA-eHA_Content_C-Generic_Content_Page_Template_1131123706877.html\nGood luck with your surgery and new life!
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First I would ask for an echocardiogram with & without saline (water bubbles); this will show any & hopefully all holes in your heart. I had it done & they found I was missing a chamber and had holes on the opposite side of my heart which required them to "cath" my heart. They make a small slice in the groin area & go through a main artery in your leg up to your heart. I'm only 5' & 100 lbs & they couldn't knock me out with morphine (I watched the entire procedure & ticked off my cardiologist -lol). My personal opinion would be 1. ask questions, make a list if you have to, 2. check out the surgeons & their history, & 3. if they are as good as they check out to be the procedure will be a cakewalk for you. I was 38 when they found all of this & now I'm 43 and alive to see my baby (23) get married this coming August to a wonderful young lady. My Dad had 2 triple arterial bypasses & he lost a leg in Korea and God bless him, he'll be 79 this July. Yes, I had a good role model but it is normal to get upset when a Dr mentions a prob w/the heart & that you have to face surgery. I now know how a lobster feels having its chest cracked but thorasic & cardiac surgery is so advanced that I can promise you that you'll be fine. Try to keep a positive attitude and have faith; they told me after 3 days that if I could walk up & down a flight of stairs 4 times, I could go home..........I bolted & got my boney butt outta that hospital & back into my own home in no time. My thoughts & prayers are with you (Navy brat here) but above all : keep the faith.\nBeth
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Mini Hyperspatial Bypass - Ask the Vogons
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I had the uvula and most of the soft pallet removed - my deviated spetum worked on. The recovery was rough and took about a week before I could eat solids again. Before the surgery my wife and I could not sleep inthe same room together. Now I still snore and we sleep head to foot but its worth it. I only sore loud when i drink or when Im super tired .... \n\nProblems hmm thats funny - I cant chug a beer any more it foams and comes out my nose.  Some times I'll gag on salavia - Not sure why but I did nt do that before the surgery.
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This will give you some excellent links for the lap band.\nCheck out the obesityhelp site,  Your insurance has already been rated.\n\nI had gastric bypass surgery in April 2005.  I started out at 268, now I’m 180 and holding, after  1 year and 7 months.  These links will help you in many ways to make a decision if this is for you or  not.  I vote yes, because it made such a difference in my life. I was taking 8 pills a day, and after my surgery, I lost my diabetes.  The way they do the surgery, takes your diabetes away.  I no longer have to take glucophage, and I no longer  have high Cholesterol or high blood pressure.  I’m down to 2 pills a day.  I went from a  size 26-28 to a 16-18.\nMost people struggle with paying for  the surgery.  Go to this site, it is a great support system for you, because it’s only people who have had gastric bypass.  Every insurance program has been rated, and you’ll get tips on how to deal with your insurance company, as well as, surgery tips, food tips, and just support. http://www.obesityhelp.com/\nhttp://www.mayoclinic.com/health/gastric-bypass/HQ01465\nhttp://www.mayoclinic.com/health/gastric-bypass-diet/WT00007\nhttp://www.mayoclinic.com/health/gastric-bypass-surgery/AN01378\nVitamins I take…  you have to be very faithful about taking them after surgery, because you can become very sick if you don’t.  There were recommended by my surgeon and nutritionist.\nhttp://www.walgreens.com/store/product.jsp?CATID=301120&navAction=jump&navCount=0&id=prod403359\nThere is a very good web site by a guy named Basil White.  He’s a govt. worker and a comedian.  He walks you through everything. Very interesting. He had the surgery and did well.\nhttp://www.basilwhite.com/gastric/\nSome other helpful links…\nhttp://dir.yahoo.com/Health/Diseases_and_Conditions/Obesity/Gastric_Bypass_Surgery/\nhttp://www.stapleclub.com/general_info.htm\nhttp://www.locateadoc.com/articles.cfm/1454/1337\nhttp://www.dhmc.org/webpage.cfm?site_id=2&org_id=28&morg_id=0&sec_id=0&gsec_id=35507&item_id=35508\nhttp://www.mygastricbypass.com/\nhttp://www.gwdocs.com/health/eHA-eHA_Content_C-Generic_Content_Page_Template_1131123706877.html\nGood luck with your surgery and new life!
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There are way too many variables for anyone to be able to give you a good answer from the information you gave. I'm an RT & take care of patients on ventilators in the ICU. If you have specific questions, and can share more info, you can email me & I'll try to answer them for you.
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This doesn't necessarily mean the MD  did anything wrong, and the minor blockages could potentially be problematic. It may not have been anything he could fix. There may be enough blood flow from the new grafts to give blood flow to the areas with the blockages. Im sure they have been advised of diet and lifestyle changes. Hopefully they are involved in a cardiac rehab program. My advise is to be as healthy as possible, now that they have new grafts to take care of, because it does mean that they wont clot off in the future. Good luck to you and your family.