Unfilled Band 1 Year Later Is Now To Tight

[t.redfield 0]

I have been banded since 4/29/2011, I have lost 70lbs. This past July I gave birth to a baby boy. Prior to my pregnancy I was filled to 2. I hit my sweet spot all was well! During my pregnancy I had no issues everything was great! 3 weeks after giving birth, I woke up on a Sunday morning with a awkward gas pain on my lower right side. I was able to eat all day sunday, all of a sudden I rushed my self to the ER because my pain was shooting across my stomach and I assumed I had something going on with my appendix! That day I was gassy and hunched over in pain! Well I was discharged they said it was a uti! The next morning my band was to tight couldn't eat! Go get .50 unfilled the next day I get completely unfilled, Thursday I get an upper gi due to the fact I haven't been able to eat all week ( lost 7lbs)! They say even with me being completely unfilled my band is to to tight!! Why such a change?? Maybe I had a gall bladder attack and it made me swell... Help I am freaking out

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Could it be a slip? That's what it sounds like. Unfortunately, I've heard of a number of women who had slips due to pregnancy.

[t.redfield 0]

The upper gi showed no slip

[blpchick 50]

Yeah maybe a gallbladder attack. I'm currently dealing with that. I had a gallbladder attack on Monday and it has made my stomach swell. I only have .5cc in my band and at some times this week it was hard for even liquid to go through. I am getting my gallbladder out in about a week.

[t.redfield 0]

Blip chick, how long was the attack and do you still feel like you can't get liquid down?

[kll724 3,055]

My daughter started having gall bladder problems shortly after the birth of my grandson. If they have not checked you for that, have it checked. But, whatever you do , go back to your lapband surgeon's office for advice and a check up. Bets wishes, Karen

[blpchick 50]

Blip chick' date=' how long was the attack and do you still feel like you can't get liquid down?

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The actual attack was about an hour or so but it was still painful several hours later just not as bad. I am now able to get fluids down but sometimes getting real food down doesnt work too well and gets uncomfortable. My surgeon said during a gallbladder attack it is possible for reflux to go up into the pouch area and make it all swell and told me to go on liquids til I felt better.

[SueBee01 630]

Hope you feel better soon and let us know how it goes!

[t.redfield 0]

BLP Chick, how long did it take for the swelling to go down for you? I am almost a week in and still am having a hard time getting liquids down . had some mushies yesterday but in the am it is terribly difficult!

[blpchick 50]

I am still having some trouble as well. I have been having mostly liquids this week with occasionally something solid. Sometimes it makes my stomach hurt. My lap band surgeon is on vacation this week on his honeymoon. I have an appt for a week from tomorrow to see him. I'm going to have him check my band on flouroscope at that appt to put my mind at ease. I only have .5cc in it so I wouldn't think I have much chance of it slipping. I'm thinking mine must be from my gallbladder still?