Not sure if I'm having slippage?

[my_o_me 5]

Bit of background,

I was banded in February of 2009, surgery / post op have gone well. I have 4.5 ccs in a 9cc band. About 2 weeks ago, I got sick and vomited for most of the day(sorry for sharing). For 2 days afterwards, I struggled keeping Fluid down. As Fluid got easier, I graduated to soft foods and am now back on solids for almost a week. I have always been on the side to "baby" my band...

Now my problem...

Since my "sick" day, I've had horrific heartburn (only time I've had that issue was with my gallbladder). I have removed all spicy/acidic foods and am still eating Tums like tic tacs. Heartburn is waking me up at night, I can also hear it hitting my vocal chords when I'm talking. I am also forever hungry. I went from eating about 1/2 to 3/4 cup 3-5 times a day to having to restrict myself to 1 cup - 6 times a day ( can still eat more, and i'm eating foods I haven't been able to tolerate well from the get go - before if I had a bite or 2 of toast, I would start to feel it stick, now I can eat the whole slice . I am forever burping and have a slight pain on the left side of my band which isn't the normal stuck / ate to much / gas pain for me.

I am currently away for work for another 2 weeks, and about 3 hours to the nearest doctor that would be able to deal/understand the banding procedure.

Anyone with any idea/insight? I'm trying to determine if I should ride it out until I return home, or cut work short to deal with it.

Thanks

[labwalker 1,177]

I would call my surgeon's office and explain what is happening ask them what needs to be done. It could be serious, and you don't want to risk your health!!! Please call them.

[DayOne Health 13]

You should contact your physician immediately. With the slipped band you would most likely have a severe stomach ache and wouldn't hold anything down; nevertheless, even if your symptoms are persisting your stomach must be aggravated from vomiting and you may have some pouch stretching (from increase in your portions, pouch stretch is quite possible). Pouch stretching may eventually lead to band slippage, so it is very important you see the physician. With your stomach swollen after being sick, it would be good to get some Fluid out to let it rest.

Please do not ignore the symptoms, and have your surgeon look at the stomach under an X-Ray. Better to be safe than sorry.

Wish you all the best!

[my_o_me 5]

Follow up

I went in to emergency Monday night where I was deflated. Xrays were taken and showed band positioning was correct. In the AM I went for a barium swallow and it appeared my stomach was "normal". Doctor thinks I just irritated it and by letting it rest it should heal itself.

I was on liquids for 5 days, graduated to soft foods for the next few. So far so good. Next follow up in 3

[DayOne Health 13]

Follow up

I went in to emergency Monday night where I was deflated. Xrays were taken and showed band positioning was correct. In the AM I went for a barium swallow and it appeared my stomach was "normal". Doctor thinks I just irritated it and by letting it rest it should heal itself.

I was on liquids for 5 days, graduated to soft foods for the next few. So far so good. Next follow up in 3

Good to hear that you've seen your doctor and everything is fine

[ronnfia 13]

I had similar issues and also was unfilled. The rest took care if the problem but I ended up gaining 25 lbs during the rest period. Now in process of getting refilled with hopefully just one more fill to get proper restriction. Gotta tell you, at first being able to eat a full meal was absolute heaven.! But looking back I wish I had just gone liquid for a couple of weeks instead to let the band settle.