The band or something else

[joho 0]

I have had my band for 3 years now and since about then end of the 1st year have had a multiple problems since with not being able to get food down or keep it down. I now have nothing in my band and have had a barrium meal about 4 months ago which showed no problems and the doc told me he really doesnt understand whats going on as Its really like I dont even have one. I was ok for a while but for the last 4-6 weeks I am back to not being able to keep food down most days (odd one where its fine). I am now questioning whether its the band or not (I have MS). So I am going to ask my neuro to refer me for further testing. Some days I am so over it.

Jo

[Beachbunny 5]

im sorry to hear this....don't stop till you get a answer!

[elcee 3,341]

Isn't MS a contra-indication to being banded. Did you have the MS prior to getting your band. I would think that possibly the 2 are not a good combination and that may be why you are having problems.

[joho 0]

Wow Elcee I didnt know that my doc has never mentioned it as an issue. That being said I was actaully banded 8 weeks before my dx (and it was a total surprise). I am trying just liquids again (V8 juice, home made Soup and Milo) for a couple of days to see if it helps settle my stomach down, maybe its just irritated again from vomiting.

Jo

[elcee 3,341]

I don't really know much about MS. However I know the band is not recommended for people with auto immune disease. diseases that require steroid use etc. I was wondering if the MS could cause problems with a band.

I assume you have been working with your bariatric surgeon to try and sort this out. Have you spoken to your MS specialist as well. If not it might be worth discussing it.

Hope you manage to sort things out.