Felt something weird today...did I feel my band slip? Please tell me your experiences

Malice X Girl · July 31, 2006

I am really concerned. It has been QUITE awhile since i've PB'd. Well I was in the restroom today and coughed and could have sworn I felt something odd. Can that happen? Can anyone tell me what a slipped band feels like. Are you DEFINATLY aware of it?

Thanks

Marimaru · July 31, 2006

I have not had a slipped band, but I know of lots of people who were not aware that they had slipped their band. There are people who find they can eat more, and go in for a fill and the flouro shows it has moved, or people who suddenly have too much restriction, and find the same thing.

Had you eaten recently? I often times feel food move down past my band, could that have been it?

Malice X Girl · July 31, 2006

I have and I haven't had any problems, though I haven't over done it either. Ugh I don't know. Thank you for your response though. :bananapartyhat: I think i'll call tomorrow and get the docs advice.

Malice X Girl · July 31, 2006

Anyone else know anything about slippage?

Anwyn · July 31, 2006

My band slipped but it wasn't during a PB and I didn't feel it. My first symptom was severe reflux at night followed a few days later by constant stomach pain. Check with your doctor to be sure of course, but if you can keep food down fine and have no pain or reflux you are probably fine. It's always a good idea to stick with liquids for a few days after a PB to let your stomach have a break.

giveyouthemoon · July 31, 2006

According to my dr...if you start having reflux (where you didn't before) and/or you find you cannot eat, then you are likely to have a slip.

Also...if you suddenly feel like you've lost ALL restriction, usually accompanies by reflux, then that's also a sign.

I think probably you might have tugged at your stitches at your port, but things are fine. Just go easy for a couple days.

Malice X Girl · July 31, 2006

Thank you for your input. I have tested myself so to speak and my stomach feels *strained* maybe but I still have restriction like I've been used to. Nonetheless I called the doc and have a wednesday appt.