ok, first let me say i AM very happy with my weight loss from the band (7/10/11 274lbs. Today 183lbs.) but other than that i am miserable. i cant seem to keep ANYTHING down, not even sips of Water and the vomiting continues even on an empty stomach, all that comes up seems to be stomach acid. i've experimented with many different diet changes and liquids. i cant keep in Vitamins or antibiotics (recent blood work showed high white blood cells). i have been hospitalized a few times for dehydration as well. the kicker for me personally was the recent anxiety attacks that are caused from feeling so weak and vomiting so hard. i can't really go see the doctor that put the band in since i recently moved states. i am physically and mentally exhausted and keep thinking "just get this thing out of me". the constant burning and pain is just too much and i am at a loss on what else to try to get myself healthy again. i am turning to you all for any opinions or support please.

-Kim

Hi Kim,

First let me say congratulations on your weight loss success. Now, with that said with all the problems you have been having is not normal with the band. You really really need to get to a Bariatric Specialist (surgeon) so that they can do some testing on your. You could possibly have a band slip, erosion, etc.

Vomiting and not being able to eat is a serious sign and to delay you seeing a bariatric surgeon will only cost you your health.

There are tons of Bariatric Surgeons all over the states, no one will turn you down just because you moved.

Please don't waste another minute, get on google and search for a Bariatric surgeon in your area!

What state are you living in? Maybe someone on the forum from your state can help..

I am near Allentown PA. Thank you for responding

Kim,

I wouldn't wish panic attacks on my worst enemy. I've had them for 15 years.

I hope you take the other girl's advise and find a doc asap.

You may need two for now, one for the LB and one or a therapist to get control of the attacks so they don't control you.

You will be in my prayers tonight.

Listen here, theres a big secret we have on this forum..........

sounds really serious, not to scare you, but you seriously need to take everyones advise and get to a bariactric specialist quick. How long has this been going on and did it stress you out when you moved? Just take care and let us know how you are doing.

I am near Allentown PA. Thank you for responding

How close is this from you???

http://westfieldhospital.com/Bariatric_Surgery.html

Like everyone else i too belive you need to be seen,but untill you can do that, start al over by that i mean get some kind of high protien drink and redo your 2 week liquid diet,once the surrounding band tissue is irratated and then you keep trying to do solids it will not heal,it needs time for all the irratation to go away!

FIND A DOCTOR TODAY while waiting no food, potein only small amts at a time, get an over the counter antacid like pepcid ask pharmacist . Try childrens benadryl liquid for swelling and FIND A DR TODAY.......

Headed to the ER and a bariatric DR is going to meet me there. Thank you all!!!

Headed to the ER and a bariatric DR is going to meet me there. Thank you all!!!

Kim,

I am soooo happy you are getting help! Please let us all know how you are doing (((hugs)))

I just want to thank you all for the support!!! Turns out my being so sick wasn't from the band at all, it was a reaction I was having to antibiotics I was taking. Thank you again for the time and support <3

: ) glad to hear the good news