Problems - Worried- Advice

crispypanda · April 7, 2008

First off, I am goin to see my doctor tomorrow morning, so I know I need medical attention. I just want some advice/stories because I am worried and sick to my stomach (figuratively) over how bad things could be.

Three times this week I've woken up choking on ablack, watery, acidic tasting vomit. I thought it was acid reflux or some kind of nasty from my belly, since there are days I dont eat alot, etc. I have reflux sometimes, I take nexium, I'm really tight, I PB Alot. So I'll admit, I dont work the band as properly as I should, but I've really been riding thi weight loss wave and have thought "hey, im doing ok".

So I'm worried now because of this black stuff. Could it be that Im just too tight and im irritated? Am I dying? I am so worried. I hope my doctor has answers. Anyone experienced anything like this? By the way, before this week, this black vomit thing has happened to be two or three times before, months apart. I never thought much of it.

Can anyone relate??

crispypanda · April 7, 2008

Also, I called the doctors office and they said it doesnt sound ER worthy - that I dont sound like I have a slipped band because those are "very symptomatic" and since I have no pain, she thinks it can wait until next week when I have my normal appointment to discuss it with the doctor.

aligirrl77 · April 7, 2008

the "black vomit" is probably just part of the acid reflux you are experiencing. its more like brown but it looks pretty dark.

crispypanda · April 7, 2008

Yes it is more like brown actually.. can you explain? how is this related to acid reflux??

losingjusme · April 7, 2008

what did the doctor say?

crispypanda · April 7, 2008

WHEW I am so relieved. He said based on my detailed symptoms, it sounded like my bad was too tight. He said prolonged tightness can lead to irritation, which can lead to the black/brown vomiting. He said the cure is to loosen me up, and that should heal all, plus get me eating more and not PBing all the time.

So, I went from a near 2.0 fill to a 1.6, which was my fill level in July, before the problems began. I will have to be more careful as to what i eat now, because I dont want my losses to slow down.

I am 114 down now. I was banded in May 06, almost at the two year mark. I started at 279 and am currently 165 :ohmy:

Thanks for your concern, thank god it wasnt anything serious like a slipped band or a GI bleed!!