I need Advice

Mercy · June 9, 2007

I had lap band surgery in early February and have lost 25 pounds to date. The weight loss has been slow, however, the last two times I went in for a band adjustment, I have become very sick to my stomach. This last time I have noticed I am having a hard time keeping down liquids, as solids is not a option right now. I have also been experienceing when sleeping waking up coughing, which leads to throwing up.

If I have them take out the saline they just put in, it appears my weight loss has come to a end. I'm now second guessing this procedure, and am ready to give up - has anyone else has any similiar experience - please advise.

cyndilou29 · June 9, 2007

Mercy,

I would re-post this in another thread. I think you will get more response.

If you are not keeping things in you need to take some saline out. If you continue to vomit, you are risking the band slipping and you definitely don't want that. They can take SOME of the saline out without completely emptying the band, don't give up. You are probably just overfilled this time. A little out will help keep things down. Don't second guess yourself. Sometimes, it's a process to get everything "just right". You'll get there.

Please call your surgeon and tell him/her what you are experiencing and your fears.

Keep us updated.