ballajones 61 Posted September 23, 2012 I'm hoping one of you may have an answer. I was banded 7 months ago haven't had a fill yet. Just recently I started getting a bloated full feeling like I can't take a deep breath. My dr ruled out h. pylori as that seems to be a to be a problem with me. It's worse while sitting and gets better when standing. Drinking/eating anything makes it worse Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
elcee 3,341 Posted September 23, 2012 Maybe you should see a gynaecologist, bloating can be a sign of ovarian cancer so you should get that ruled out. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kinley7390 80 Posted September 23, 2012 Hello. Sorry for how you are feeling. Just curiously, was it your PCP who ruled out h.pylori, and how is it ruled out (what tests are done)? Has your lap band surgeon done a barium swallow test to take a look at your band? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SandraO 22 Posted September 23, 2012 Does it resolve slowly, did he rule out bowel obstruction. Do you have diabetes? I would make an appt with surgeon to rule out band slippage. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ballajones 61 Posted September 23, 2012 Thanks all I do have an appt with my OB-GYN because I'm not having periods. The h. pylori test is a breath test. I'm not diabetic. And I'll be calling my surgeon tomorrow. He wanted to rule out h. Pylori before I did a barium swallow/ endoscopy. For now I'm putting myself on full liquids.< /p> Share this post Link to post Share on other sites