Hey everyone. I need some help. I got my band in October of 09. Everything went great until aug of 2010 ( went from 345 to 220). On a family vac to D.C. I took a bite of a hot dog...long story short went to the ER for stomach pain. I think it got stuck and my body keep trying to throw it up, while doing that I tore my stomach. Worst pain I have ever been in, I am a fireman and have crushed my bone in my thumb and broke my orbital bone around my eye, skiing. They tickled compared to this. Back to the story, a month or so goes by and everything is fine I noticed I was aging weight so I went in for a fill, 2 days later I could eat like a did, PRE SURGERY!! I went in for another fill 5 weeks later and my doc was totally dumfounded, he said my band should be completely shut at 14cc's but the solution was sliding right down. He keeps adding and adding I left there with 25 cc's in a 14 cc band! I am still able to eat anything I want and have gained 50 pounds back, with no end in sight. I couldn't get back in to see him til feb 25! So I thought I would turn to u guys and see what your thoughts were! Thanks!!

I think you need to see another surgeon.

I would day your band is leaking so it is not holding any fluid... I would think you surgeon would have been more concerned after putthing 25cc's in a 14cc band.

GO SEE ANOTHER SURGEON!

The thing is he draw back all the fluid after he put it in.

Maybe you're pouch is stretched? Have you tried the pouch test? That is where I would start. Good luck to you.

also flouo when filling to see might help. But I would try the pouch test first. Good luck!

i did the 5 day pouch after gaining 32 lbs from last april to this jan. and I was really putting down the food. happy to know that test worked. i was tight again. and surprise down 12.5 since jan 15. try it i am 3 1/2 years out.

What is the pouch test?

Www.5daypouchtest.com

Should tell you what you need to know, let us know!

You and me both have something in common. A Leak for starts, that;s why the weight gain, and your surgeon can keep filling you, and it's gone. I have the same problem.....

But you describe extreme pain. That's usually associated with Band Slippage. "BUT I AM NO DOCTOR !" talk to your Dr. about fluoroscopy, and replacement. They can see the leak with fluoroscopy, and they can then tell if the band slid down around the stomach "very painful." As far as a different surgeon?? you won't find to many that will touch someone else's work.

I know this because I am still trying to find one. We moved, and we are a long way away from him, but if i have to,,, then i guess I'll go back, or have it taken out.

I was banded 10/31/06 with a 4cc band, It blew with 2cc's in it????? How is that possible??? Had to be defective. I lost over 120lbs. only to put it all back on. You don't want to even go there.. When your Dr. puts the needle in the Port, take a look and see whats in it if anything. Ask him if you have to, to find out. Let him know that the fills aren't working at all, and whats next? This is a serious situation. If that band stays deflated, and food gets hung up on it, you could choke. If you have to go to the E.R. where he works, and tell them you are in pain. When they know you are his patient, they will find out whats wrong. If not the next day go to a different E.R. until someone tells you what's wrong. Like me I'm thinking total replacement. Don't let them repair it ! "it's like a flat tire, only gonna go again." Tell them to replace it.

I wish you Luck, Shirley

Ok just a little update....changed doctors and I told my new doc the story about having 42cc's in a 14cc band. He thought I was crazy, so he did an unfill. And right on the number, took out 42cc's. Got to admit I felt a little validated. Anyway after an upper GI, they saw that my band was unlatched! Still in the right spot and all just unbuckled like a belt. Weird.

You and me both have something in common. A Leak for starts, that;s why the weight gain, and your surgeon can keep filling you, and it's gone. I have the same problem.....

But you describe extreme pain. That's usually associated with Band Slippage. "BUT I AM NO DOCTOR !" talk to your Dr. about fluoroscopy, and replacement. They can see the leak with fluoroscopy, and they can then tell if the band slid down around the stomach "very painful." As far as a different surgeon?? you won't find to many that will touch someone else's work.

I know this because I am still trying to find one. We moved, and we are a long way away from him, but if i have to,,, then i guess I'll go back, or have it taken out.

I was banded 10/31/06 with a 4cc band, It blew with 2cc's in it????? How is that possible??? Had to be defective. I lost over 120lbs. only to put it all back on. You don't want to even go there.. When your Dr. puts the needle in the Port, take a look and see whats in it if anything. Ask him if you have to, to find out. Let him know that the fills aren't working at all, and whats next? This is a serious situation. If that band stays deflated, and food gets hung up on it, you could choke. If you have to go to the E.R. where he works, and tell them you are in pain. When they know you are his patient, they will find out whats wrong. If not the next day go to a different E.R. until someone tells you what's wrong. Like me I'm thinking total replacement. Don't let them repair it ! "it's like a flat tire, only gonna go again." Tell them to replace it.

I wish you Luck, Shirley

Ok just a little update....changed doctors and I told my new doc the story about having 42cc's in a 14cc band. He thought I was crazy, so he did an unfill. And right on the number, took out 42cc's. Got to admit I felt a little validated. Anyway after an upper GI, they saw that my band was unlatched! Still in the right spot and all just unbuckled like a belt. Weird.

That is strange.

So are you scheduled for surgery to have the band rebuckled?