6 months out having issues and looking for advice

[Erica SRQ 3]

tes ago

I had my band placed 6 months ago on Sept. 27th I did have some healing issues and excess Fluid around the band and port site but all has seemed to resolve, they do still have a heck of a time accessing my port but are not overly concerned. I had my last fill a month ago which put me in the green zone and I have been doing great loosing 16lbs in that month. 4 days ago, I felt like I hit a brick wall, I became very nauseous,stomach discomfort,some vomiting, alot of indigestion and acid reflux. I couldn't eat anything without feeling the need to be sick and drinking started to become an issue. I called my surgeon today and they brought me in, at first they thought I may be too tight which I did not think was the case because I have had that before and this was a different feeling. To rule everything out they removed 2.5cc of Fluid which was very painful,I felt a little better but still not right so they scheduled me for a Upper GI on Wednesday.Has anyone had anything similar happen, I am starting to feel very discouraged??

[Kitt3000 757]

Hi Erica! Sorry you are not feeling well! With any luck (?) you've just caught a bug, I'm so sorry you have this happening. Wednesday is not too far away, I hope you get an answer. We are sending positive thoughts your way, let us know how it goes! At any rate,, the vomiting alone likely irritated the stoma, so hopefully, you will feel better quickly. Best wishes!

[2muchfun 8,927]

These are questions only your doctor can advise you with. Sorry.

[Stivers4097 9]

I had surgery the same time. How many.ccs did your band have? Before the unfill? I had a similar thing happen to me. I had 1 cc removed and felt better. I have stalled on weight loss since.

Edited March 25, 2014 by Stivers4097

[Erica SRQ 3]

I had 6 cc in my band and I was finally starting to loose weight. In the 6 months that I have had my band I have only lost 26lbs which I know is better than nothing and everyone is different but reading everyone's stories and talking to people I feel like It should be so much more.

[Helen Bauzon 102]

It is best to wait for Wednesday regarding anatomically what is happening with the Lap Band. In the meantime you may consider having wet easier foods to avoid pressure and discomfort.

Good luck

Helen