6 years banded, nausea after eating

[depressed_bandster 72]

I have been banded six years. For the last couple months I get nauseous almost every time after I eat. Does not matter what I eat or how much I eat, I get nauseous about 30 minutes later. I have never had any problems with my band… No throwing up, no nausea, no PB, very few incidents of food getting stuck, etc. All in all, I’ve had a great LB experience (except for gaining half the weight back that I lost).

Any idea why I might all of a sudden have nausea after 6 years?

[Matt Z 4,139]

I'd suggest you consult your surgeon. You could have developed a hiatal hernia or the band could have slipped or worse it could be a sign of band erosion. You really need to talk to your doctor about what's going on to avoid any potentially life threatening situations.

Good luck!

[depressed_bandster 72]

Thanks Matt. I did make an appt with my dr. Just trying to get some idea of what’s going on from people who have lived this! Of course, my luck, my surgeons are out of town speaking at a conference for a week & since I don’t want to see anyone else, i’ll be struggling through another week.

Thanks for your quick response.

[Matt Z 4,139]

Good luck man! I haven't had the exact same issue, but I know the feeling of being forced to deal with things. I've got a list of foods that I should be eating that I have issues with, either getting stuck or it just being super uncomfortable to eat. It's one of the reasons I'm trying to get my band updated to a bypass. It shouldn't hurt to eat lettuce.

Hope all is well!

[Berry78 4,261]

They should also look at your gallbladder while they're at it.

Good luck!

[depressed_bandster 72]

Thanks Berry78, I had my gallbladder removed years ago.

Matt Z...I don’t seem to have any problem with liquids so I guess i’ll be on a liquid diet until I see my doc Saturday. 😝

[depressed_bandster 72]

Update: My band has slipped and my port is flipped Surgery Tuesday to remove my band.

[charpower 22]

Update: My band has slipped and my port is flipped:47_tired_face: Surgery Tuesday to remove my band.

Wow I’m so sorry that you’re going through that but I’m glad that they figured out what was going on and hopefully can remedy it. Best of luck.

[Berry78 4,261]

I'm so sorry! Dang bands not staying where they belong...

Hoping for a speedy recovery for you!

[Matt Z 4,139]

On 11/4/2017 at 8:29 PM, depressed_bandster said:

Update: My band has slipped and my port is flipped Surgery Tuesday to remove my band.

Hate to like something like this... but there isn't any other options LOL

Sucks that it was something so drastic, but glad you went and had it checked out... too many people would have just dealt with it. Have you discussed revision to another WL option with your surgeon??

Wait... Tuesday, that's today! Hope all is well man!