I'm running on empty :-(

[Cpvillacis 27]

Serves me right for being too greedy. Went for a 3rd fill and had good restriction. Started losing weight but then for my next doctor's appointment, I told doc to tighten it more. Was too tight!! Couldn't keep anything down!! But the weight was coming off which was the only positive thing for me.

I was getting too gassy, kept burping & had bad heartburn. Was vomiting everyday! Was basically miserable, couldn't enjoy any foods but my goal was to lose weight.

Doctors requires all their patients to go for a check up. So I had Xrays done to make sure everything is ok. Seems like my lapband slipped! So I had to have all my Fluid taken out of my lapband for 3wks so hopefully my band can fall back into place. By the end of the 3wks, if my band hasn't fallen into place. Then doctors gonna have to perform surgery again on me.

We live and learn :-/

[kll724 3,055]

Sorry to hear this. I guess the best I can do is give you a hug! (((hug))))!!!Best wishes, I had 2 slips, the 1st one was self adjusting after removal of a fill, the 2nd one, I had to go to the hospital for a revision. Karen

[Cpvillacis 27]

Thank you Karen ((HUG))

May I ask, how did your 2nd slip happen? I guess I mean, were you careful after the 1st slip?

How are things going for you now? Are you band?

[kll724 3,055]

The 2nd time, I actually got a stomach virus or something. I was dehydrating and since it was a weekend, did not want to bother the surgeon's office; caught heck from him on Monday,too! Now my mantra it, if you are in trouble, call your surgeon's office!!!I guess I am a slow learner. I am okay, I have been in maintenance for 2 years.It was actually during maintenance that I had my slip. He did a revision, and thank God, I did not need it replaced. Good luck with yours, Karen

[teacher208 25]

Can I ask you guys a question? I think I'm a little too full right now, because I feel a lot of discomfort when I eat small amounts. Very gassy, but restricted too. I have my next appointment on 1/31. I'm kind on the fence...

My question is, did your bands slip from vomiting? Even as uncomfortable as I am, I'm not vomiting or pb'ing.

[laurigee 545]

Can I ask you guys a question? I think I'm a little too full right now' date=' because I feel a lot of discomfort when I eat small amounts. Very gassy, but restricted too. I have my next appointment on 1/31. I'm kind on the fence...

My question is, did your bands slip from vomiting? Even as uncomfortable as I am, I'm not vomiting or pb'ing.[/quote']

Bands can also slip from being too tight! We should never be that uncomfortable with the band! People tend to push the limit because they want fast results. It's just not worth it! You have to be your own advocate! Everyone is so different that doctors dont know how your feeling unless you tell them. Don't base whether you should get some fill removed by when your next appointment is. If you don't feel right, take action right away! Good Luck!