lafaye999 32 Posted October 28, 2014 for the last week I have been unable to keep food down. I think my band has flipped. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bandista 7,466 Posted October 28, 2014 Call the doctor! This is not okay. It's still afternoon so hopefully you can reach some one in person. There could be many reasons for what you're going through but your medical professionals need to see you to make a diagnosis. Best wishes -- let us know how you're doing! But call. Call the doctor. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ms.lissa 4 Posted November 24, 2014 I cant keep most stuff down too and scheduling to see the doc to discuss. ..travelled a while and have not had a fill yet since band was put on 16th Sept...lost 39lbs.. but worried band may have slipped Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
amponder 396 Posted November 25, 2014 Have you called the Doc yet? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lisacaron 5,075 Posted November 25, 2014 @@ms.lissa@@lafaye999 follow up please....how are you ladies doing? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NewLife'sGr8 241 Posted November 25, 2014 I hope this eases your mind a bit: It's impossible for the band to FLIP. Slip, yes, possible & serious. Def get seen asap It could be that you're too tight - an easy fix. *praying for the best possible outcomes for you both! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lafaye999 32 Posted November 26, 2014 Thanks Everyone for the thoughts and gestures; however I've been seeing a chiropractic and X-rays were Completed. Band is in tact but a bone aligned to my esophagus was completely out of place. After the doctor completed a few of her medical techniques in office I was like brand new. She states that it was causing acid reflux bad. And she was right. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ms.lissa 4 Posted November 29, 2014 Lafaye999 am so glad you saw a doctor and have now been sorted out! I also saw my doc and he sent me for the barium swallow test and a H pylori test (which was negative) The xray showed the band was intact and flowing albeit slowly..the doc noted the port turned a little likely because of throwing up so now its really a no-no or else it may slip. so I have new tips on eating real slow and it turns out I do not need a fill at all for now seeing as its working as it should .. Meanwhile I also had major acidity which caused so much slimming i could not keep stuff down for long.. The doc prescribed Rabeprazole for acidity and Metoclopramide for nausea. Feel more relief am still on liquids but there is definitely relief and thankfully I can now drink even Water. Will introduce soft foods soon. Thanks so much for concern too. A lot of the experiences here were super helpful..I was a little frantic with worry. Meanwhile lost almost 6 points on BMI hoping for the best and wishing everyone the same. Happy belated Thanksgiving for those in USA. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites