Belly Protruding Up High

[blackonynx 27]

I was banded nearly 5 yrs ago and my upper belly has been extending high ever since. I believe that I have developed two stomachs now. The weight that I've gained back is all on my upper body, stomach, and waist. Anyone else have/had this problem with the band? Even before being banded it was not this bad. I look 7 months pregnant.

[Jack 855]

An xray study to confirm Band location might help solve this inquiry.

[kll724 3,055]

Jack is right, get an x-ray. Have you seen your bariatric doctor?

[blackonynx 27]

I was told 2 years ago that the band was positioned in the right place. It was looked at under flouro..But one and a half years ago, I asked my original surgeon when I first noticed it rising( why is my belly getting so big?) he said "I don't know" and walked out of the room in a hurry. I was going to get more into it with him at my next visit, but he had relocated.

Edited April 30, 2014 by blackonynx