Band Slip?

[Anglkrys2 24]

All of a sudden I can eat anything! I had this sharp pain on the side of the band but my kids had a virus st that time so I thought it was that. Now I seem to be able to eat a lot more. Could this be a band slip?

[marfar7 1,528]

It could be. If you had proper restriction and then poof, none, it's possible. But not probable. You would probably have at least one other symptom too (like nausea, reflux, etc). My band slipped about 6 mths ago and the only symptoms I had were severe reflux and the ability to eat more than before.

It's easy to tell if you have one - just takes a quick xray by your dr. If it's a slight one (like mine) they can unfill you either partially or fully, let you rest for a few weeks, then start the refill process again. It's a pain, to lose your restriciton then have to start all over again to get it again, but it's better than having surgery again! Having to be on the 4 week liquid diet scares the heck outa me!

Good luck!

Marci

[TKW 501]

Well, I think typically with a slip (altho I've never had one) you have trouble eating and drinking and keeping anything down. Also a lot of acid reflux. Altho.... like anything else, I'm sure it can be different for everyone.

[chelly_pea 5]

I've been reading up on this, from the knowledge I've gathered it seems your port may have become disconnected or you have a leak? X