I have had my lapband for 7 years, haven't had a fill for 4 years. I have been at my goal weight for almost 2. In April I felt a twinge of pain in my band that was new and it has steadily gotten worse. Ended up in the ER on Thursday night dealing with a doctor that knew nothing about the band. Diagnosed me with gastritis and esophogitis but gave me IV Pain meds that made me throw up for 24 hours until my pharmacist finally suggested I take a phenegren. I went to the ER because I can't eat or drink anything, feels like I'm swallowing razor blades. To the point now that even my own saliva is painful. I am constantly aware of my band, feels like a knot in my chest. They took a catscan at the ER and he said there was inflammation above and below the band. I saw a bariatric surgeon today, he has me scheduled for a scope in the morning and scheduled me for lapband removal on Wednesday morning (feels like it is erosion). I can't really find anything online that talks about symptoms like mine. I am in constant pain. Water hurts, soup hurts, saliva hurts. Just wondering if anyone else has had anything similar? I am so ready to get this band out, I hope they do take it out. I'm tired of hurting. I do have fears of gaining the weight back, but I have been in a good place for several years now with regards to watching calories and making smarter choices, I feel like I can keep that going.

Any feedback is appreciated.

Kendra

Update: Went for scope today. My band has slipped and is sitting at the base of my esophagus, top of my stomach. They scheduled surgery to take it out tomorrow at 1:30pm. I'm in so much pain, I'm just ready to get it out.

I'm so sorry you're in so much pain. That must be SO awful. I hope your surgery tomorrow is successful! Congrats at holding your weight steady - I'm sure you've developed habits and you'll continue to maintain your goal weight. Right now, what's important is not being in pain!!! Feel better soon!