Hey guys! This is a really stupid question, but I had to ask it! :thumbup: I have a cold and a dry cough. It's not hacking, but it's persistant. I read a post on here awhile ago where someone said coughing caused their band to slip? Can this happen? I keep worrying and my friend was like "just ask your forum people!" LOL Thanks for your time guys! Leeanne :thumbup:

The week before and for 2 weeks after I had that same hacking cough. I had the surgery - coughed my head off - and kept on coughing. My doctor did not seemed concerned. I had no problem and have lost 57 lbs.

Yes, it can.

Coughing is a lot more violent to the body than most people realize. My mother broken a bone in her back just coughing.

Your body become a paint shaker, throwing everything around for a split second or two.

nice work on your weight loss Girl55!!! :thumbup: I know exactly what you mean Btrieger. I've had patients crack ribs from a bad cough! I LOVE my band, but sometimes it's frustrating cuz I am so scared to mess it up!

I too had a bad cough about 1 wk post op. I was scared to death it would slip everytime I coughed. When I went for my first fill I kept thinking, they're going to find it's slipped and I can't get a fill. Thankfully all was well!

I worry since I'm self pay...but now a little over 3 months post op, I don't worry much at all.