Possible Band Slip???

[kimmielou 0]

Has anyone experienced symptoms from a band slip? I am having pain that feels like indigestion. No nausea, no vomiting, no other symptoms. Any ideas?

:sneaky:

[Britalian 0]

I don't know, KimmieLou. I am paranoid as well because I have been having indigestion. From what I have read on here, if the band slipped we would be vomiting and in pain. I am loading up on Pepto Bismol and Gas X to see if the indigestion goes away. It's been 5 days and came on after drinking diet coke for three days straight. Did you eat anything that could have brought on the indigestion?

[viking_girl 0]

You have been drinking diet coke?????????????? Well I am just envious because carbonated drinks are the one think my doctor has absolutely forbidden. :/

Otherwise, if your band is too tight that can cause acid, and a slight unfill will relieve it.

[Britalian 0]

I was never a drinker of soft-drinks, so the ban on diet coke hasn't been an issue with me in the two years since I have been banded. But there were a few days this week where I was running late for work so grabbed a diet coke out of the vending machine instead of stopping at Starbucks for coffee. Never again! I see why it is "forbidden." It's not worth the pain!

Stupid question...my band has been at the correct fill for the past two years...why would it suddenly be tight and need a slight unfill? Does it have anything to do with losing weight?

[viking_girl 0]

Stupid question...my band has been at the correct fill for the past two years...why would it suddenly be tight and need a slight unfill? Does it have anything to do with losing weight?

I am sure every person is different, but in my case.... stress and hormones are usually my problem. I just had a slight unfill today. My nurse... who also has the band, said her band gets tight with air travel.

[Britalian 0]

Thanks for your reply, hope it is working out better for you. I'm tight in the morning and at random other times...but never for an extended period where I would think I would need an un-fill.

[NoMoBand 278]

With colder weather now in the winter time I have one hell of a time with the band experiencing many of your symtoms. Have to drink more warm liquids all day. Another thing that I have big faith in is Aloe Vera juice. It has both healing value to the stomach and also the digestive system. I read this on a post somewhere, tried it and discovered that it really helps me. Of course we are all different but give it a whirl. You can get a bottle for about $10 at walgreens. jake