Vomiting

[Ten2one80 0]

I've been banded since July 2012. I've lost almost 80 lbs and have had not any fills. For the past month, i haven't been able to keep anything down. Went to the doctor and he checked the band for a slip and the band is fine. Anyone else having the same problem??

[cheryl2586 3,053]

I would go back and have them check it out again. Its not normal to vomit. Is it constant or sometimes. After certain foods or on all foods.

[Ten2one80 0]

It is pretty much everything I eat. I had 2 days last week that I didn't puke which is so rare. I can't remember the last time I actually enjoyed a meal.

[cheryl2586 3,053]

Then something is wrong. I bet it has slipped. I would go back and tell them that something is definitely wrong.

[Ten2one80 0]

He took an xray of my abdomen and saw the band and he said it didn't move. He gave me medicine to treat ulcers but it really hasn't helped. I am definitely going to call and make another appointment.

[JimR915 21]

I had the exact same symptoms for months. My doctor kept unfilling me and told me that slips are extraordinarily rare. I finally convinced my doctor to do a barium swallow or upper GI, which was done last Friday. He found that my lapband had, indeed, slipped and had been that way for a while.

I was scheduled for emergency surgery that same day, and my band was removed.

Bottom line is that the possibility of a slip is nothing to take lightly. If you are not eating or drinking, you are likely dehydrated and/or malnutritioned. You are not getting the nutrients you need.

I would insist on an upper GI if your Dr hasn't done one yet.

[Ten2one80 0]

He tried to take Fluid out of my band but there was none in there. Drinking is usually fine it's just really solid foods.