I woke up this morning, after vomiting alot last nite, to a pain in my upper stomach. It wasn't an upset stomach, it felt like there was something wrong in there. I was lying in bed, imagining what I'd have to go thru if my band slipped. I know no one where I live (I'm new to this area) and my docs office is 3 hrs away. My brother in law came up from Sacramento to take me to my surgery and stayed for a week afterwards. They won't let me drive home if I have to have surgery again.

It's not hurting now, it lasted about 6 hrs. I had steak for dinner tonite - a usual "stuck" food, while I was in a little pain, I didn't get stuck on it tonite.

How do you know if you've slipped your band and is it dangerous?

Marci

It's my understanding that if your band slips, you can't hold anything down. Since you held down dinner, you probably don't have a slip. However, you may want to call your doctor and report your experience. Only he/she can say for sure.

This article may help you to understand the symptoms of slippage. I hope you feel better.

http://www.lapbandtalk.com/f17/symptoms-slipped-band-3248/

My suggestion would be to stay away from steak. I can't even eat that. And if you were stuck for 6 hours, not so good either. After you get stuck you should do liquids for the rest of the day because you could be a little swollen and sore.

Edited April 18, 201016 yr by Astrasmom