PattieW

Hi all, I am 5 months out of my band to sleeve surgery and I seem to have bouts of diarrhea at least 2 to3 times a week. I mean run to the restroom type. I can't seem to connect it to a food or any certain foods. I have tried to eat slower and eat a much smaller amount. I go to see out nutritionist this morning and I hope she has answers. I also had my gallbaldder out because I did have stones. Any help is much appreciated!

Hi all, I had my sleeve done 5 months ago and have had diarrhea at least twice a week since???? I had my gall baldder out last week because I was having vomiting and pain after eating. Now that the gall baldder is out I still wonder what is causing the diarrhea? I had a band first then was converted to sleeve. I was never lactose intolerant with the band or even prior to the band. Help, I worried about going out for too long. If I take imodium I am ok but I know that is not good with the sleeve. Can I become lactose intolerant?

I just had an ultrasound and the quote was " if gallstones were diamonds you would be a rich woman". I am on my third surgery, 2008 lapband placed, 2010 band slipped and hernia repaired, 2011 band out and sleeve done another hernia....now more surgery for gallstones. I give! Any of you had your gallbladder out? I here it is not uncommon with bariatric surgery and weight loss.

I am now on my third bariatric surgery and now gallbladder??? I just had a scan and the quote was "If gallstones were diamonds you would be rich". 2008 lapband placed, 2010 band slipped and hernia fixed, 2011 band removed and gastric sleeve done now gallbladder! How many of you have had to have the gallbladder out?

I keep asking if I am dumping with my stomach pain and vomiting but it has been suggested that maybe it is gallbaldder? I have lost 40lbs in the last few months. Can it be? Anyone had gallbladder problems? I hear it is common with rapid weight loss.

About once a week sometimes longer I have an episode of vomiting,cramps and diarrhea. I thought it was the celebrex so I stopped that. Then I thought it was the advil so I stopped that. I thought it was the tuna sandwich so ........ I do have a chocolate kiss or two and I have had it after that but it has no rhyme or reason. I'm 4 months out from band removal and sleeve conversion. Any ideas?

I'm 9 weeks out from band to sleeve conversion. I have had a couple of episodes of diarrhea and vomiting after I eat either too much or certain foods (ice cream)? You would have thought I had bypass. It does not happen all the time? Any ideas?

I have had my band surgery (6 scars) then revision when the band slipped plus hiatal hernia repair(7 more) and now the sleeve and band removal and another hernia repair (7 more). That is 20 right! I look like I lost a knife fight....but I would do it again.

Thanks so so much all who replied. Ketosis is it. I thoght I was crazy and what did they do to my taste buds!

Hi All, I am 5 weeks out today. I feel like all the food I am able to eat taste "funny". I do have a sinus infection and am finally taking anitbiotics but it taste funny prior to that. It is true that I need to take foods slowly? This site in invaluable!

Hi All, I finally got the go ahead to do "mushies" yeh! But for the last few days I have had a lump in my throat. If I drink it will go away for a while. It is not all day and not just when I eat. I did have the band removed and a hiatal hernia repair and of course the sleeve done. Any suggestions? I can't see my Doc till next week. and the nutrionist did not have much to say about it.

DebiC...You are so right about normal eating. I guess after so much faliure with the lapband for three years I feel as though I have not eaten a meal like a normal person. Thanks for the words of wisdom and encouragement.

Hi All, Thanks for all your help in the past. I am now on day 15 and no mushies yet? I see the Nutritionist tomorrow. If I eat some things I do get a little nausea? Is this normal? Looking forward to day of being normal with my eathing. Pattie

Hi All, I think my Doc has scared me into thinking I can get a leak pretty easy. He says this is the dangerous time. But I think he is talking about the stretching of the "little" belly. I had a hiatal hernia repair at the same time of the removal of the band and of course the sleeve. Am I just nuts?

Hi All, I am just 6 days post op and my side where the port was and drain really is tight! I feel like I can't stand straight. Normal? I don't remember this with my lapband. All this said I look forward to a new start after having such a horrible time with the band. Banded Dec. 2008 lost 70 lbs. Slipped and surgery revision June 2010. Now another surgery to revise to sleeve. All three I had a hiatal hernia. I hope this fixes all and I can open a new page on the book. Loose the weight I regained (30lbs) and get to goal. Any words of encouragement....... Thanks

Hi All, I just had my 4th upper GI. This is my 3rd time having a hiatel hernia show up. My band was placed Dec. 2008, slipped and revision June 2010 with a hiatel hernia present. Now back again with another hernia. Should I just give up? I have had numerous fills and unfills. Lost 80lbs and now have gained back 20 lbs. My band has only 3 cc in it and I have heartburn. I am at my wits end????

In response...It can't hurt to make sure of a slippage. The upper GI will also let you know if you have a hiatal hernia. I had one prior to my first surgery and there was another with the slippage so I was pleased to get back to what we would consider normal. I found a great book for all of us with the band, It has changed my head thinking so much. Remember they banded our stomach not our head. It is called "bandwagon" by Jean McMillan. She has had her band for several years and has the best testimony for a bandster. She will set you free on some ideas we were told by the Docs. I highly urge you to pick it up. Best wishes with you very special journey.

I know the last thing you want to do is have the surgery all over again like I did, But I tell you I wish I would have pushed a little harder and sooner for the GI. I spent so much time with reflux too. I was up to 300mg of rhinitidine just to control it and to no avail. Take the guessing out of everyones mind and try to get them to give you some help and clear answers. You know you body better than anyone ever will. I felt so much better right away. Best of luck.

Hi! I'm a female in my 50's. I had my first lap band surgery in Dec. 2008. I did well for about 6-8 months and lost about 50 + lbs. Then I got something stuck and threw up quite a bit. I think that is when the band slipped. My Doc decided to unfill a little at a time and it took 6 months to decide to take an upper GI and confirm the slippage. June 2010 is when I had the second surgery (revision). My Doc was a little agressive with the fills and I have been playing "fill --unfill" for the last few months. I have not lost but about 20 more pounds since the second surgery. I have support group meetings with my surgical group but they are just once a month and I need more interaction. I would love to "talk" with another bandster........ Pattie (not quite as fattie)

If you are still loosing weight then trust that you are ok, but if you feel you can't control your food then ask to tighten. Maybe you have a slight hiatal hernia which happens with acid reflux. I understand with the band we are prone to acid reflux but if it comes on suddenly then something is not right. Trust your body. You are the best judge if something is not good.

About 4 months ago I did get some food stuck and had to throw up to get rid of it. Ever since then I had terrible acid reflux and some nausea. We kept taking fluid out of the band thinking it was too tight but I just would return a couple of weeks later complaining again. Finally an upper GI told the whole story. I encourage you to ask your Doc for some type of GI xray to prove it has not moved. I suffered too long. We know our bands and we know when something is not right.

I just got out of the hospital yesterday after my "band slippage surgery". It was a piece of cake (nice choice of words). It really was so much easier than the orginal surgery. I just want to encourage anyone who is thinking they would rather not go thru it again ...... Stop....Do it if it needs to be done.

Hi All, I have had my band since Dec. 2008 and have lost 70lbs so far. I was great until last December and since then I have had reflux something awful. I finally talked my doc into an upper GI. Prior to that I kept asking if the band might have slipped but the answer was always no. I did have some food stuck and have to vomit in December so I think I dislodged it. Anyway he called and the upper GI shows it has slipped. Surgery is scheduled for the 17th of May. I am so depressed that I have to start over. I wish he would have listened to me sooner. I have been complaining for 4 months. Any advice? Anyone had to have a "second go at it?" Pattie

Hi all, I had my surgery done Dec.'08 and have been great until 3 months ago. I had a tough time this last December. I had to throw up to get something "unstuck". I have seen my doc and he says I could not make the band slip but I now have some much reflux I can't sleep at night. I did have a hernia fixed at the time of surgery so I know what Gerd feels like. I did have the band tightented in October of last year too. Help! What should I do? Loosen band? More meds?

Everytime I go in for a fill my doc takes at least 10 "stabs" to find the port. He says it is sitting sideways but I don't really want to play around with the amount in my band because I am so sore after the procedure. I am going in next week to have the fill done under flouroscope. Will this help him in the future find the port or do you think he may need to open me up and place it in a better place?