Is it a slipped band or what?

[Chicky abby 0]

Hi folks,

Wasn't sure where to post this but I am on 5 weeks post op and was doing great except for last 2 days. It all started Sunday morning; I had excruciating pain while laying in bed, so much so it was tough to turn over and get out of bed. Added to it was the pain I felt when I breathed in deeply. Same happened early this am; it hurts throughout the day but seems to be worse when sleeping. It so happens I had my post op follow up today and told my Dr. how I am feeling and he suggested an upper GI but feels very small chance it's a slipped band since I am not vomiting, salivating profusely, etc.

Wanted to reach out to you folks to see if anyone experienced similar either with or without a slipped band. Also, and this falls under TMI, DH and I had sexual relations for the 1st time on Saturday since surgery and then all of a sudden this happened. Not that we are swinging from chandeliers (yet:tongue_smilie:) but could that have caused something to go wrong with the band? I have been so paranoid about sex and the band post op which is why I made DH wait a month.

Also- been taking Gasx in case it was residual gas pain but not been to helpful.

Thanks to all in advance for your insights.

[Chicky abby 0]

Forgot to add the pain is my upper middle back; like between my shoulder blades.

[ndisney6 0]

Hi Abby,

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My surgery date was April 30, 2008 and I have had the same symptoms as you. My doctor has sent me for an upper GI three weeks ago. Turns out the band is right where it’s supposed to be. I am pretty confused since I’m still vomiting food even though my band has been wide open for over a month. I have an appointment this week and we’ll see what’s going on. I hope things turn out well for you. BTW, you may not want to go shopping or anything after the GI. The iodine reeked havoc on my digestive system. I know, too much info. But it’s information that I wish someone told me. :laugh:) - Nicole

[xtanyax 0]

Hi Abby -

Exactly the same thing happened to me about a year after surgery - the pain - the vomiting etc. Doctor sent me for a Barium swallow, which showed that my band had slipped. They took out the old one and put a new one in right away, and since then all's been good. I do still throw up sometimes, but only if i eat to fast. Get it checked!