Post-op Banded 10/18/08 Food Unbarable Stuck!! Need Advice Please.

[Jordan Maeen 0]

Okay so it's been a little more than 3 years since I had the surgery done. Lost 115 lbs. Gained 15 back to be honest. Never had a fill because I never followed doctors orders to the tee. I know very stupid but hey, i still lost weight and I'm still alive. Go me. However, I have had my band plugged up for 2 full days. Nothing will go down guys. It just sits there and wont pass and it's very uncomfortable. I've had food stuck before but usually managed to push it through with meat or chips or just plain vomiting but right now I am completely clueless. I tried a few swigs of mineral oil to loosen it up and no luck. Does anyone have any advice? I dont have insurance anymore and really cant afford an ER visit. *fingers crossed*

[Corrigan 75]

I think you should go to an ER right away. They have to treat you, whether

you're able to pay or not. If nothing is really going down, you'll soon become

dehydrated and maybe become hypoglycemic. Don't wait, do something

right away, and good luck

[NWgirl 574]

I saw something about papaya enzyme working....

[elcee 3,340]

If it has been stuck for 2 days then I would think the only option would be to go and see a Dr. The thing is they normally remove some of the fill to let the blockage go through but if as you say you have no fill then this probably won't work.Maybe they put some fill in at the time of surgery so it may be possible to remove some. You may be swollen from trying to vomit etc and the best thing to reduce swelling is ice. Try sucking on icechips and see if that helps. It is not an instant cure but for me after about an hour at the most I seem to have success. Papaya supposedly works but not for everyone, I have tried and it does nothing for me.

I am concerned that maybe you have a slip and if that is the case then you definitely need to see a Dr as it is not going to sort itself out.

Once you have this sorted out I think you need to take a good look at how you are using your band. It does not sound like you are using it the way in which it is intended to be used. I certainly don't think trying to push something stuck through with meat or chips is the way to go!

Hope everything is OK and you get some relief soon.

[SageTracey 608]

Kind of off topic but the fact that you have to think about the cost of going to your ER makes me extremely grateful for Australia's public health system. I may have to wait a few hours unless I am the most seriously person there, but I know I can see a Dr and get the treatment I need without having to pay a cent.

hope you are feeling better

[54Shirley 105]

You should really see someone ! You might have a slight fill at the time of banding. If they stick a needle in your Port, and Fluid comes up into the syringe ? Then there is your small fill.

They can look around and see what's wrong.

Good Luck, Shirley.