lapband removed

[lexi85]

hi,

i am new to this board.

i had my lap band removed 12 days ago, as it slipped.

i definitely want a new one.

my lap band surgery was 10/10/05.

it was tight the entire time.

i may need a VG this time.

i am researching dr. ortiz and dr. rumbaut in mexico. these are the two that i preferred before my banding in oct.

at the last minute my insurance co. approved my surgery and i had in done here in the u.s.

i was very hesitant as the surgeon here did not have the experience.

so i am back to square "A" and want to start over with the doctors i initially chose.

"live and learn"....

has anyone been rebanded by either of these surgeons?

thanks,

lexi

[Littleroo27]

hi,

i am new to this board.

i had my lap band removed 12 days ago, as it slipped.

i definitely want a new one.

my lap band surgery was 10/10/05.

it was tight the entire time.

i may need a VG this time.

i am researching dr. ortiz and dr. rumbaut in mexico. these are the two that i preferred before my banding in oct.

at the last minute my insurance co. approved my surgery and i had in done here in the u.s.

i was very hesitant as the surgeon here did not have the experience.

so i am back to square "A" and want to start over with the doctors i initially chose.

"live and learn"....

has anyone been rebanded by either of these surgeons?

thanks,

lexi

Just out of curiosity, why couldn't they reband you when they went in to remove the old one?

[lexi85]

Just out of curiosity, why couldn't they reband you when they went in to remove the old one?

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my surgeon said that i had to rest my tummy at least 2/3 months.

dr. ortiz's office just called and said i had to wait 6 months.

i am waiting for a consultation call from him today...

thanks,

lexi