Newbie here, just wanted to say hello

Josie · April 13, 2006

Hello everybody

I found this website by chance, I was looking for the symptoms of a band slippage.

I have had my lap-band fitted in July '05 in Southampton-England and lost so far 90 lbs.

I actually moderate another weight loss surgery website for Europe and I also run the support group for my region.

I hope to get to know you all..:Banane04:

Anwyn · April 13, 2006

Hi Josie - welcome to LBT! I was also banded in July 2005, and I recently had a new band placed after slippage. Symptoms can vary but these were mine:

Severe acid reflux

Stomach pain increasing in severity over several days

Inability to keep fluids down

I hope that helps!

Josie · April 13, 2006

Hi Anne, thanks for replying to me.

Thanks to this website I rushed today to get a total unfill and it was heaven sent, such a relief! The nurse said I was severely dehydrated, another few hours like that and I would have ended up in hospital.

I had not been able to keep anything down for the last few days, probably due to a virus and the reflux was horrendous. It's now completely gone like it was never there in the first place....

Now I am left with a big question on my head , I am due to have e-rays next week to check if the band has slipped. If it has I will be admitted for surgery and with a 15 months old little boy it's not an easy thing to organise!

Wish me luck I really need it.

Josie

Elisabethsew · April 13, 2006

Welcome Josie!

I hope all goes well with the tests and that your band proves to be in the right place.

Anwyn · April 14, 2006

Hi Josie,

Keep me posted on your tests next week. Hopefully the unfill will resolve your issues and give your tummy a break. I'm sending positive vibes your way. :uwelcome: (((HUGS)))