Katherine

Slime is what the esophagus produces to lubricate food to pass through. If something gets stuck, then there is an overproduction of this fluid----it's a mess to deal with, thick and..slimy. PB--like others have stated, is bringing up the food that won't go through the stoma. Good Luck on your 3rd fill!

I don't panic, I just have to wait it out; sometimes it'll come right back up, other times it's all about the slime which is more annoying to me than actually pbing because it lasts much longer.

I went to Dr. Verboonen in TJ--great surgeons but not so good with follow up care. The front desk called to see how I was doing, well I told them about somethings I was experiencing, no dr called back offering info as to what might be going on--nada. Make sure you have a dr lined up for your fills if you don't plan on going back to MX every time for a fill or if other things come up. Good Luck with everything!

It seems like I get into a new size every 10 lbs I lose, I've gone down 7 sizes since Feb.

LOL@ hurlchups---I think you are experiencing productive burps=PB. Drink slow and see if this helps with your new stomach and sensitive esophagus. Congrats on getting banded!

HI Lorna, congrats on getting your date, June 6th will be here before you know it! You can do the liquids for a week, it's not too hard---I had to do them for 12 days! Good Luck with everything

Yes, 14 days of liquids! I lost 15lbs

Hi Isabelle, My TJ surgeon trained the prestigious wls dr in my state to do lap bands(she charges $40k he charges $8k). Unless someone is seeking alternative medical care in another country, chances are they are unaware of how safe and skilled the surgeons are, so it's easier to succumb to stereotypes for a kneejerk reaction. Overweight friends, who we think would be the most understanding for our desire to lose weight can sometimes sabbotage our goals for wls; they might feel insecure about the changes we'll be going through and consequently, leaving them to remain overweight as we successfully lose the unwanted lbs. Do what you gotta do, you'll be fine, good luck on getting banded!!

lmao JC--too funny :drum:

Hi Angie, welcome! Looks like you're working the band--good for you!

Susan----LOL...oh you're making me laugh, I had the same thing going on here. I've since dropped 4 sizes, but was stuck in the same size pants for a while thinking----wth did I look like before....you gotta work with what you got!

Bandchick---my son loves Newberg's skatepark, I'm out there a lot. Hit me up with any q's you might have, I just might have an answer

I went to MX for my lapband. The cost has only recently come down for self pay in the states---better late than never!

Here's a cause of band slip that surprised me: a friend was in a car accident, the force of the impact caused her band to slip. Unfill didn't do anything to correct the slip and unfortunately she's having the band removed.

Hi Jess Welcome to LBT! I'm in Oregon (West Linn) What dr's are you considering for the lap band? ~Katherine

JSRICO---I have to say that if I had the choice to get the lapband done here in the US for $13K then I wouldn't have gone to Mexico. Follow up care is very important and for that reason alone, given a chance to do it over again, I'd stay in the states.

Hi Joanne--welcome and congrats on being banded! The pain you're describing goes away, so no worries

Hi Mary, I have 4 scars, one is larger and the others are so small I barely see them anymore

I was banded by Dr Verboonen in TJ....very clean, professional facility. The only thing I found odd: Our driver took us to a parking lot to meet with someone from the clinic to get my band (handed over in a cute little gift bag!).---seriously this happened---my initial reaction was: "what the heck have I gotten myself into" but then I kinda laughed and my husband and I both looked at each other and said "Only in Mexico!"

Have you heard of Dr Alberto Aceves? He's an outstanding surgeon (has trained many US dr's) and a very caring person. He will help locate dr's in your area for fills. Dr. Alberto Aceves M.D. - Meet Some Of Our Patients

Hi Susan, thank you You're doing so well with losing---good job!

Karla---for some reason I can't reply under your post?! I'm still trying to figure this forum out. You've worked the band--good for you! You're so close to goal that must feel awesome---can't wait till I get there too

Hi Stacy, thank you! Thank goodness we get 2nd chances with the band!

Wow you've lost so much---congrats!! Very inspiring!

CHHS---This is from another board by a bandster I know......thought I'd post it for you. I went to see my surgeon today and he confirmed that I have a band slip. So I am posting this as a caution to all bandsters, because even experienced bandsters like me can screw up. How did it happen? That is simple. I just overate for too many days in a row, followed by some gag reflex although I didn't vomit. According to my doc that is the #1 cause of band slippage in his experience. What does it mean? The overeating causes concentric pouch dilation - basically the pouch starts to get stretched out. The gagging or if you vomit - well that will cause some of the stomach tissue to 'slip' up through the band. This causes the band to become too tight as it has more stomach tissue inside than before - causing an obstruction. What were the symptoms? The first symptom was the loss of my soft stop signal (I always hiccup when I have eaten the right amount). The second symptom was the ability to eat much more than I have in the last two years. The doc said that any time you start being able to eat a lot more - you need to stop and get it checked. The third symptom was reflux - that is the killer symptom and the troublemaker for me. Other symptoms are nausea and vomiting, which I didn't experience. Why did it happen to me? Stupidity on my part. My doc is great, my band was great. I KNEW these symptoms and risks and I allowed my recent stresses to overcome my intelligence and common sense. What next? Well thanks to this wonderful forum, and especially Jason's recent experience, I self-diagnosed the slip and started on liquids 5 days ago. The doc said that because I caught it myself, in time, that I may have saved myself a surgery to repair it. I will be on liquids mostly for the next four weeks and then go in for a recheck. If at any time the reflux comes back or any signs worsen, I will go in for an unfill. Since I have been doing well on liquids he decided to wait on that option. Trust me when I say that I feel very lucky. And I want to add the warning that a band slip is not always accompanied by pain and misery, as recently posted on this very forum. I know many people who have gone through this. Now I know it personally. Don't be afraid - this was 100% self inflicted. We have band rules for a reason.