clifton81 1 Posted July 3, 2008 I had my band tightened about 1 month and a 1/2. I was so proud that i didn't throw up before but now I think it's too tight. I have thrown up about 5 times now since and this week I cant get anything to go down without having serious pain and constant burps. Is my band slipping? I am so scared. I hope everything is okay. I am scared because now I chew things extra slow and make sure it's mushed before I swallow and still it hurts. Does anyone have the same Problem? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
prissypotz 0 Posted July 4, 2008 I'm so sorry you are experiencing this. Unfortunately, I have experienced this myself-not once but twice. First, have you called your doctor? If not, you need to do this; however, with it being a holiday weekend, you might need to go to the ER. It sounds like you need a slight unfill. Many times, when you throw up, it causes your stoma to become irritated and swollen. It's a never ending cycle. You throw up, you become swollen, causing more restriction, causing you to throw up. This experience should not be a painful one. Good luck and call the doctor. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
clifton81 1 Posted July 4, 2008 Tell me this. I threw up two days ago. the next day I ate food and I was fine. Now it is 3 days since and I feel like this again. The problem is is that my doctor is from Mexico. I don't have insurance. Can I just wait until the holidays are over or does it have to be right now? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
brown bear 0 Posted July 4, 2008 I have no experience with this, but - perhaps you should try liquids only for a couple of days. :thumbup: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mommy.ArmyWife 6 Posted July 4, 2008 I've heard that the band can get tighter a few days after a fill, and that certain foods can irritate your stomach, causing it to swell, and thus, the band will be tighter... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SeattleSweetie 5 Posted July 4, 2008 Stick to liquids for a few days just to make sure you're getting something down, let your stomach calm down, and then call your doctor after the holiday. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
clifton81 1 Posted July 4, 2008 Thank you so much guys for the help. I just talked to the lady that set up my surgery with my doctor in Mexico. She told me to go see this doctor that will do a flouranoscopy to see what is wrong and I will get an unfill. I feel so much better. I have to go back on liquids now:thumbdown:. Thanks again everyone. This is a great site. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
juliegeraci 7 Posted July 4, 2008 Hi Clifton, the liquids should help. Sometimes the stomach lining can thicken and tighten the band. That is how my doctor described it to me. I would have a slight unfill. You should be better soon. Good luck. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
prissypotz 0 Posted July 4, 2008 I'm so glad you talked to someone. I hope you feel better. Let us know how you are doing. Take care! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
