The Lap Band Didn't Work For Me?

[bummedaboutband 0]

Any help or suggestions would be most appreciated. I had my band put in about 8 years ago, never lost the weight I thought I would and after the first two years they suggestioned this sometimes happens. So, it has been a number of years now and I joined WW and I am doing pretty good, have lost over 10% of my weight and feeling good. Problem is, in the last 3 months I have had 2 awful (and I mean god awful) bouts with gas that have actually kept me our of work even and lasted several days. Cold sweets, just too uncomfortable to do anything but lay in bed and moan. Just gut wrenching (no pun intended.) I am guessing the less food I am eating is causing this, but I have to say these two times have never been like anything I experienced in the past 8 years. Not anything like the first two years either, which I remember, if I acted up, it would be uncomfortable I seem to be imune to the gas relief pills and tried drinking boost for several days in hopes of creating diahera. Anybody experience such a thing? Any ideas? Any ideas would be appreciated.

[Corrigan 75]

You probably should see a GOOD WLS doctor soon. You shouldn't be having those problems. It sounds as though your

band has slipped, eroded or you may have developed GERD, all of which need medical attention. You need to either get to

an ER, or make an appointment tomorrow. Please take care of this immediately. I hope it turns out well for you.

[Melissannde 41]

could even be gallbladder issues.

[bummedaboutband 0]

I should have mentioned, the first time I did see a doctor, experienced with the band, and also they took xrays, found nothing but I do remember them tapping on my belly and amazed at the amount of gas I had in there.

[JimR915 21]

As part of your Weight Watchers diet, have you recently switched to Sugar substitutes? I find that when I eat foods that contain Moltitol, Sorbitol, or other Sugar alcohols in any kind of volume, I get gut wrenching gas pains like the ones you described.

I am in agreement that you should consult with your doctor, but if this is the case, you might try limiting those foods to see if it helps.