Lap Band Problems & Pain

[SuSuGirl 0]

I am 13 months post op, I have lost about 40 pounds. Everything was great with band until 5 months ago. Severe reflux and vomiting had to wait 3 weeks to see my Dr. I was not happy it took so long. Had UGI, showing relux had band unfilled for 6 weeks. Had follow up UGI reflux gone and I was feeling better except for the weight gain. I was told by the Dr that about 30% of lap band patients bodies can not work with the lap band and that my problem of being too tight leading to reflux will continue. She gave me 2cc's and said most likely she would not put any more to keep the bad from being too tight and slipping:( I was dissappointed but decided 2cc's are bettee than 0. Now two weeks later out of no where I am having abdominal pain not associated with my port. I feel full and really bloated in the evenings. When I move or take a deep breath I hurt sort of on my left side barely below my rib cage. Maybe it's just gas but I don't know. Does anyone have any insight for me? I have had set back after set back and am at my wits end.:blushing:

[heidib 15]

just bumping this up for you

[jldchester 0]

I am 13 months post op, I have lost about 40 pounds. Everything was great with band until 5 months ago. Severe reflux and vomiting had to wait 3 weeks to see my Dr. I was not happy it took so long. Had UGI, showing relux had band unfilled for 6 weeks. Had follow up UGI reflux gone and I was feeling better except for the weight gain. I was told by the Dr that about 30% of LAP-BAND®® patients bodies can not work with the LAP-BAND®® and that my problem of being too tight leading to reflux will continue. She gave me 2cc's and said most likely she would not put any more to keep the bad from being too tight and slipping:( I was dissappointed but decided 2cc's are bettee than 0. Now two weeks later out of no where I am having abdominal pain not associated with my port. I feel full and really bloated in the evenings. When I move or take a deep breath I hurt sort of on my left side barely below my rib cage. Maybe it's just gas but I don't know. Does anyone have any insight for me? I have had set back after set back and am at my wits end.:thumbup:

Wow I started having the bloating problem with losts of gas and pain. Major belching and lots of noise from the other end. I felt so tight and bloated across my stomach that I thought my band was going to explode. I am going to call the Dr. tomorrow. I am six months out. 14 cc band with 7.1cc's in it. Last week I vomited on Monday ( I thought I ate too fast) Thursday I vomited for an hour and 45 minutes then this weekend I had the bloating problem on Saturday & Sunday. I am so scared something is wrong. If you find out any info please let me know. I hope things get better for you :thumbup: Hang in there, I'll be thinking of you.

[heidib 15]

my advise to you both wpuld be ....just keep telling your doc & don't take NO for an answer if you feel something is wrong. Good luck.

[jldchester 0]

my advise to you both wpuld be ....just keep telling your doc & don't take NO for an answer if you feel something is wrong. Good luck.

Thanks for the advice. I called the Dr. today, I can get in tomorrow. It's an hour an a half from my house. I had to leave work today because I was so uncomfortable and in pain. They want to empty my band and don't know what the problem could be since I don't have my gall bladder. I want to have a fluoroscopy done before they do anything. The nurse sounded like the dr. won't do that. I hope all goes well and I have the strength to stand up for myself. Wish me luck!