JFleming56

I have a VG band put in July '06. I had two fills in TJ, but still had no restriction. Went to a fill Dr. in Ohio in October, who filled me to 6.2 cc. I was a little tight, but waited until beginning of Jan. 07 to have .5cc taken out. I was having pain and back aches went I ate solid foods. Three weeks later, I had another .5cc taken out (5.2cc fill now). It has been exactly one week now, and I've been taking Prilosec OTC and Mylanta, but still cannot eat any solid foods without getting a sour stomach, and having nausea all the time practically. I'm so worried, and I don't know if this is a sign of slippage. The doctor said that if I couldn't had trouble after 3 weeks, to come back for an upper GI (I think that's the test)...but I"m miserable...then, again, could I just have the flu?? I've lost 60lbs...so, that's a good thing!! Please, someone help me... Jodie

I'm sooo relieved that I'm not the only person to have these symptoms! I have scoured a few forums, and came up empty until now! THANKS! After my post this afternoon, I made some frantic calls to my surgeon in TJ and also to my after-care Dr. in Ohio. My Ohio Dr. is having come in and get a complete unfill and he wants to then do a scope. My TJ Dr., however, thinks that the scope is not necessary, since it's evident that I have inflammation. He would prefer they do a barium swallow. But, he did say--like both of your experiences--that basically, I need to unfill and start over. By that I mean, go on liquids again for a week or two, then soft foods, and then when I can tolerate eating regular food as I did pre-banding (and start gaining weight :tired ), then I will go back in for a fill. He did say that he doesn't think I have a slip...he thinks that the irritation has cascaded from the initial fill being too tight. I feel much better--I was beginning to think I was CRAZY! I'm going to try to drink some clear broth for dinner...man I'm starving! haha So, another question--how long did it take you to get the proper fill after this set-back? Did you gain any/much weight in the transition? They weren't kidding when they stressed how important it was to NOT be filled too tight! I think they should elaborate on exactly what complications can occur even BEFORE a slip occurs! But, I'm not a Dr.!! Thanks, Jodie