How do you know if your band has slipped?

[marfar7 1,533]

I woke up this morning, after vomiting alot last nite, to a pain in my upper stomach. It wasn't an upset stomach, it felt like there was something wrong in there. I was lying in bed, imagining what I'd have to go thru if my band slipped. I know no one where I live (I'm new to this area) and my docs office is 3 hrs away. My brother in law came up from Sacramento to take me to my surgery and stayed for a week afterwards. They won't let me drive home if I have to have surgery again.

It's not hurting now, it lasted about 6 hrs. I had steak for dinner tonite - a usual "stuck" food, while I was in a little pain, I didn't get stuck on it tonite.

How do you know if you've slipped your band and is it dangerous?

Marci

[vlp1968 83]

It's my understanding that if your band slips, you can't hold anything down. Since you held down dinner, you probably don't have a slip. However, you may want to call your doctor and report your experience. Only he/she can say for sure.

[Astrasmom 1]

This article may help you to understand the symptoms of slippage. I hope you feel better.

http://www.lapbandtalk.com/f17/symptoms-slipped-band-3248/

My suggestion would be to stay away from steak. I can't even eat that. And if you were stuck for 6 hours, not so good either. After you get stuck you should do liquids for the rest of the day because you could be a little swollen and sore.

Edited April 18, 2010 by Astrasmom