How do I know if I have a slip?

[Missfroggy 0]

How can I tell if I have a slipped band?

I had dinner the other night...around bed time tried to go to sleep. Felt like I had heartburn. Slept propped up on pillows. Throughout the night, keept feeling a "throb" of pain...not horrible pain, but painful none the less. Lasted until lunch the next day. Ate something small and mushy...felt fine after. Ate dinner last night and pain "throb" was back and still going on.

I'm not having any trouble keeping anything down...

Thanks in advance for the information!

-Frog

[vlp1968 83]

Doesn't sound like a slip. My surgeon told me if you have a slip you suddenly can't keep anything down, not even Water. Not sure what is going on with you- I would call your surgeon and describe your symptoms. Hope you feel better soon.

[Ruth613 0]

It seems like irritation than anything else to me. probabely you are still swollen around the band area. I had a similar problem 2 weeks ago. My doctor told to me to go back on Clear Liquids and it really helped. I think you should give yourself some time to heal. Good Luck!

[CasHorsinRound 1]

I am currently dealing with a possible slip. Everything (water included) came back on me. At night I could hold down something, but anything before 6-7PM was NOT staying. I finally went in on Monday to see the surgeon, and he belives that my band has slipped. I have an upper GI to confirm (I hope it will show that it has not) this. Until then I have had ALL my Fluid removed. So I would say if you are able to keep the food/water down you are most likely ok... However if you have any concerns, please call your surgeon.