Had upper GI didn't see lap band??

[Nanook 2]

Went and had my upper GI today, actually 2, first time started drinking the barium and the machine broke and then drove the hospital to start the thing all over again. Feeling pretty full of barium at the moment.:embaressed_smile:

Anyway they saw that I had severe acid reflux but they couldn't find the band, saw the port and the tube but no band. Is that normal? Should I be worried. Naturally stomach pain and worry don't mix well but now I'm worried that the band has eroded into my stomach. I've been unfilled for a few weeks but still feel restriction. Help, thanks Nancy.

[tonya66 13]

Well, I don't want to scare you, but yes they should be able to see the band. They always look at mine with my upper GI and make sure it is in the right position.

The person that was doing it might have not known what he/she was looking for - maybe they are inexperienced, or perhaps you missunderstood them?

Hang tight, hopefully nothing to worry about.

[Nanook 2]

This is the first one I've had since I was banded over a year ago. He asked me what it was made out of when he couldn't find it. I'm like, I don't know....but when I spoke to the nurse at my surgeon's office she said it was made out of something that would be seen during your x-ray. All I know is it hurts to bend over and my stomach is sore and it still hurts in my chest area supposedly from the acid reflux that I had no idea I had and I have no fill in my band so I'm still not sure what's going on. But considering I've had problems with the band from the beginning I shouldn't be too surprised at anything! I think my stomach ate my lap band! Nancy.

[aubrie 6]

Not to alarm you, but I've heard of the catch on the band coming undone and the open band can float freely in your abdomen. Even then, I think they would be able to see it. That is very strange. Go to your surgeon immediately.

[Candle 11]

I've been unfilled for a few weeks but still feel restriction.

What does your doctor say about that?

What now? A third upper GI? An EGD I hope!! ASAP

Please keep us updated.

Edited September 19, 2008 by Candle