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Hello all! I am new to this site (just registered today) and I am desperate to talk with people who may have experienced what I am going through. I am scared to say the least!! I had the lap band surgery almost 3 1/2 years ago and had tremendous results and have had no complaints....up until about 6 months ago. I started feeling pressure in my chest and the need to vomit after eating or drinking anything!! I know I should have addressed this some time ago, but I didn't think it was a serious problem at first. I thought I was just going through some emotional issues and it was just stress and anxiety. However, I am not starting to get concerned that I am not getting any nutrition. I am still losing weight and have now gotten to what I consider a dangerously low weight. I am constantly thirsty and feel the need to eat, but almost immediately after drinking or eating anything (even water) I feel this extreme pressure in my chest and the need to vomit for relief. I was a self-pay patient and haven't really had the money to go back to the doctor, although I think it is a life or death situation at this point. Anyway, I don't mean to ramble on, but I was just wondering if anyone else has experienced this and can give me any advice, support, etc. Just knowing that someone else is or has experienced this will comfort me to know that I am not crazy!! Thanks to all who will respond.

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Yes we can give you support and advice.

GO AND SEE YOUR DR NOW.

I cannot believe that you have been going through this for 6 months and that you are now looking for answers on a website instead of going to see a Dr. Sorry to sound harsh but this is your health that you are playing around with.

Not being able to keep Water down is extremely dangerous as it can lead to dehydration and death.

It is possible that your band has slipped. To confirm this you will need to see a Dr. If it has slipped sometimes it can be fixed by completely unfilling the band. Sometimes a further surgery is required to reposition or replace the band. The longer you leave it the worse (and more expensive) the problem is likely to get.

remember the old adage " A stitch in time saves nine".

I hope that your problem is not serious and that it can be fixed easily. Keep us updated.

Good luck.

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I agree with elcee. You need to go see your lapband Dr. ASAP. I think you need to tell them how bad things are when you call so they will get you in right away.

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I just went thru the same thing. My last fill was in Jan of this year and I was at my sweet spot. All was fine and dandy up untill a month ago where out of nowhere I found myself in the exactly same place you are. I waited out a month thinking it would go back but to no avail. Had an appt with fluoro this afternoon and got slight unfill. .25cc made heck of a difference. I am normal again. My chest pain was gas bubbles from liquids and food that I was trying to eat/drink, band was still in place but bacame too tight and nothing (not even a second sip of water) would go thru. Find a doc and go for the slight unfill. Good luck.

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