Hi

My boyfriend had a lapband fitted about couple of years ago. He had it reduced by 50% after losing weight. However he couldn't keep any solid food down. He then had the whole band deflated but this didn't help. He vomits everything up either that or it gets stuck and he needs to flush it out with fluid to induce vomiting. A barium meal came back clear. He stomach which is fairly flattish in the morning looks like he's swallowed a couple of beach balls by the end of the day. We can't afford to have the band removed and we're at our wits end. He lives off yogurt drinks and smoothies. Help please......this is no way to live. Many thanks for any advice.:bored:

The surgeon who placed the band should be following him until they figure out what the problem is. If he won't do it then see a GI doctor. Don't give up until you find out what's wrong.

Has he been tested for food intolerances? These commonly cause nausea,vomiting,bloating etc.iIt could be lactose intolerance especially as he is currently consuming lots af dairy or coeliac disease or one of any number of things.

It may not be anything to do with the band. maybe he needs to broaden his focus and ask to be referred to an allergy specialist.

If the food is getting stuck that sounds as though it is due to bad eating habits. Too big bites and not chewing properly.

Just refocusing on the way he eats may help.It may be that he has started off a cycle that is now hard to break.