Bethinsoon

Hi, I was banded in Monterrey Mexico in September 2010. Dr. Zapata was my surgeon. My experience in Monterrey was excellent. My port is situated off to the side and my band holds 4cc. I needed to wait longer than normal for my 1st fill, because of a prior hernia repair. So I just received my 1st fill on Dec 15, 2010. (my band holds 4cc and my 1st fill was 1.5 cc) I have experienced several episodes of "slimeing". After consuming 3-4 bites of a meal, my food feels lodged and I want to throw it up, but this slime comes up when I burp, until I throw up lots of slime, not much of what I just ate. Any suggestions why this is happening? This isnt happening all the time, just periodically!

Hi, I was banded on Sept 14, 2010. I can tell you I was nauseated and vomitted immediately after surgery and felt nauseated and dizzy for several days after. My port site hurt and the gas pain was bad. All did settle down after a few days. My doctor (in mexico) never added any fill at the time of surgery, i needed to wait until just 2 weeks ago for my 1st fill. Because i had a previous hernia repair, my doctor wanted me to wait longer so the band could have more time to heal. Did you surgeon give you a fill at the time of surgery, if so, you may need an unfill and give yourself time to heal.