Post surgery paranoia

barkley · June 2, 2006

:help: Hi everyone,

I have only discovered this site today and think it is great. I have a question.

I was banded on 22 May 06. My question is that previously 24

hrs per day my thoughts were on food - now, 24 hrs per day my thoughts are on whether or not the band has slipped and is it still in position. To completely ease my mind does anyone know if there is an xray or something that can confirm that it is still in place to alleviate these consuming thoughts.

Regards,

Barkley!

wavydaby · June 2, 2006

Give you dr a call, they can do an endoscopy to check, or maybe just some words of wisdom to calm your fears.

ashagirl · June 2, 2006

I agree...just talk with your doctor.

leatha_g · June 2, 2006

Everyone goes through this initially. Don't borrow trouble. Unless you are having problems swallowing or vomiting excessively, everything is probably fine. Especially this early on.

It IS possible to have slippage and have no outward symptoms. Usually this is diagnosed at the time of flouroscopy, during a fill or via a barium swallow.

Just follow doctors orders for your initial diet and enjoy!

newclothes · June 4, 2006

Hi, everyone - I was banded 5/31/06 so I am almost 4 days post-op. My back is hurting really bad. I am sure it is gas. Are there any solutions for this? How long does it last? I am also in a slight depression over the break-up of my love affair with food. Actually, I am very serious. I had no idea how much of my time was taken up with thinking about and consuming food. It was my social life.

Please let me know if anyone has a solution to my back problem. Thanks!