When you have a Lap Band, does it leave ugly marks like Gastic Bypasses?
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Even with gastric bypass, they can do it laproscopically (spelling).  You will only have 6   1/2 inch incisions and I don't think scaring will be an issue.  A friend of mine had gastric bypass 1 year ago (Lap RNY) and she has no scaring at all....\n\nCheck out this website...they have lots of great info\n\nhttp://www.obesityhelp.com
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No not yet.. cant afford it.. I have a large scar that runs from my bra line just under my breasts to my belly button resulting from the gastric bypass I had 2 yrs ago. I also have alot of loose skin (it hides well under cloths but is ugly when I am undressed) so I want a tummy tuck to get rid of the skin and it will take care of the scar to.
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Have gastro bypass surgery
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yes from losing weight AND gaining weight. it's not gross (maybe to some people). it sucks having stretch marks and cellulite so i sympathize with your having stretch marks. but i'm sure you're beautiful despite them!\ni tried Mederma once. it seemed to work rather well. i only used one tube, but i liked the results and would use it again.
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I think you mean a "hernia", is that right?  It's a tear in the fascia of the body which causes muscle or intestine to bulge out.  It's very uncomfortable and would be more pronounced if you do sit-ups.  It's not dangerous, but very annoying. \n\nThe only cure for this is a simple operation.  Hope that helped, dear.
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I had it done about 10 yrs. ago and mine didn't do that. It might be just lying flat at night causes the swelling and could be normal for you.
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from experience (with my husband) i would say no never had that problem  ...maybe if you gain so much weight then lost it really fast i would think that the skin would hang like the ones that get surgery but so far mine is intact...lol
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It hurts like somebody kicked you in the stomach, but only for a couple of days.\n\nThe drainage tubes don't hurt.  Gross, but painless.  \n\nMany of our "biggest losers" at Kimkins.com need tummy tucks after losing 100-200 pounds.  Stretch marks don't disappear and the skin remains saggy.  \n\nI had a tummy tuck also after losing 198 lbs.  It wasn't any worse than a c-section ... but you're a guy so I guess that doesn't apply. ;)
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yes it can cause abdominal bleeding internally, especially motrin/ibuprofen.
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Unfortunately, no.  Surgeons insist that you be at least 100 pounds overweight before they will consider surgery...even with lapband surgery procedure.\n\nI know exactly what you are talking about!  Please contact me if you'd like to chat.  You can reach my by clicking on my avatar.
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just to clear it up...there is a type of gallbladder removal surgery that enlarges the stomach. its called laparoscopic gallbladder removal surgery. its becoming the most common way to remove one. they make four small incisions instead of one really big one. they inflate your stomach with gas so that they have room to get in there and work. i had mine removed in the end of 2003. i do still have a problem with a bloated stomach but its not constant. it has to do with what i eat or how much (or lack there of). if your stomach is constantly swollen i would definitely go back to the doc. i really don't think that would be a side effect. and when it comes to the stomach/digestive areas, you don't wanna play around. it really could be any number of things. and anyone out there that is dealing with digestive problems since their surgery, take my advice. do something about it. i couldn't find a doc to listen to me about mine until a few months ago. now i'm sitting here with a number of peptic ulcers that were caused by the excess acid that my stomach now has to take on itself. and trust me, this hurts! don't play when it comes to your stomach...go to the doc!!!
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hello I had to have my gallbladder taken out. it wasn't bad at all. I only hurt for about 2-3 days and was back to a regular routine and the scars are not very big at all. They are relativly small. You will do fine. Its really not as bad as it sounds! Good luck
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I had gall bladder surgery 3 years ago. They did it laporscopically which means they went through my belly button and mad 3 small incisions in my stomach. Since it is in the stomach region, they do consider it major surgery, however, after having it I really don't think it is that bad. I stayed in the hospital overnight and then went home the next day. I did have a little pain at the hospital in my back and shoulders because when they pump your abdomen when air so they can work easily around the organs, it leaves tiny air bubbles inside you when they take the air out, so that was uncomfortable but I didn't feel it anymore after 2 or 3 days. My abdomen was really sore and when I walked around it would have a few sharp pains if it jiggled or something but I had some pretty good medicenes that helped me out. The recovery was pretty easy acctually. After a week I was doing really well. I still had pain but not as bad at all. I could start doing things at 2 weeks like going places. And I had to stay on a really low fat diet for about 6 weeks because the gall bladder helps digest fat and since I didn't have that anymore, fat runs through me faster and could make me sick. So after 6 weeks, my body was used to this change and could go back to eating reguarly. Not to say that fatty foods are okay to eat even after the 6 week mark because sometimes I get really bad diarea still (after 3 yrs) because my body doesnt have the gall bladder. All in all I am pretty normal still. I don't even notice a change really. I eat a normal diet so everything is fine. Good luck and don't be scared. It goes smoothly and quickly and you'll be fine.
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I had lipo done on my stomach as well as my "love handles" 3 weeks ago and i am so happy with the results... i went to Tijuana Mexico becuase its so inexpensive there and i chose a surgeon who was educated here in the states... i couldnt be happier with the way i look..tell me this though besides the fact that you have had children ( i have 2 myself) how is the elasticity of your skin.. do you have a lot of stretch marks or did your skin bounce back fairly well ? that is what makes the difference becuase after they "suck out the fat cells" it takes a little while for your skin to adjust depending on the elasticity.. anyway feel free to IM or Email me with questions
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None. Go see your doctor to be sure you don't have anything more serious. Stomach cancer often feels like an ulcer. So does gastric reflux disease. Stomach ulcers can be serious, too, especially if they start bleeding. Go see a doctor to be sure it isn't anything serious.
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I have had this same symptom for years. Not constantly, maybe 1 or 2 times a year. Gastro Dr couldn't figure it out, after testing and his only suggestion was that maybe, since I have so many adhesions from several emergency surgeries, that now and then the adhesions tangle and kink a section of intestine. Leaving gas trapped on the upper side nowhere to go but up and leaving me with pain and bloating. Don't want to scare you, but maybe It'll give you a starting point. :-)
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Yes it can. It could be the sign of an Ulcer. Also, I had a heart attack and I didn't have any chest pain at first it started in my back.