7 Years Post Op - Now a Problem (Need advice)

lucyxyz · October 26, 2007

Hi there,

This is my first post on this forum. I'm approx 7 years post op and have only needed 1 fill. I've always had a good deal of restriction. I've lost about 80 lbs. Last two years I've gained about 10 back. I probably haven't been the best patient the last few years. I still PB a lot as there's times that I just want to eat!! Anyway, we're currently scheduled for an IVF cycle so I'm taking alot of meds. Anyway, I woke up Monday literally not being able to swallow water! I cannot get anything down. I've lost just about 7 lbs in the last week. I'm getting scared. If I've had some sort of slip I would assume I'd need surgery to correct it, and that could jeopordize our upcoming IVF. Has anyone ever gone through just a random bout of complete restriction?

Again, I'm so long post-op that I haven't kept current with the latest news on the band. Any advice would be most appreciated. Would a slip in my band cause total restriction? thanks in advance.:rain:

ImaKaren4U · October 26, 2007

First - HUGE congrats on your weight loss! I am a beginner - banded 2.5 weeks now and have lost 21 pounds so far. Great job keeping it off too, I hope I have that staying power.

About the swallowing - Oh my gosh....go to the doctor! Kind of gross, but can you swallow your spit? If you can't even swallow Water there is certainly a problem - and you can become seriously dehydrated which can cause other physical/health problems. I am not a doctor or nurse but have a friend that had a swallow problem unrelated to banding so I have a little exposure. Perhaps your IVF hormones have caused some sort of change in your body chemistry to create this now. I know the meds are very expensive and it is such an emotional investment going through this but if you aren't healthy it will lower your PG chances too. (DH and I did a couple years of Injectibles and IUIs) At the very least, CALL the doctor.

Take care and good luck....

WASaBubbleButt · October 26, 2007

When you are doing IVF you typically take high doses of hormones. That might be part of the problem. Maybe it is a slip. But if it is a slip it isn't the end of the world. If you catch it early then 80+% of the time it is totally fixed with a complete unfill and liquids for anywhere from 3 days to 3 weeks.

Get it checked out quickly. You need a fluoro exam.

ragdollx19 · October 26, 2007

I wouldn't mess around with that. I would go to the doctor and have it checked out. I think it wouldn't interfere with your IVF unless you are going to require surgery to repair something. Good luck, hope you feel better!