Hello everybody

I found this website by chance, I was looking for the symptoms of a band slippage.

I have had my lap-band fitted in July '05 in Southampton-England and lost so far 90 lbs.

I actually moderate another weight loss surgery website for Europe and I also run the support group for my region.

I hope to get to know you all..:Banane04:

Hi Josie - welcome to LBT! I was also banded in July 2005, and I recently had a new band placed after slippage. Symptoms can vary but these were mine:

Severe acid reflux

Stomach pain increasing in severity over several days

Inability to keep fluids down

I hope that helps!

Hi Anne, thanks for replying to me.

Thanks to this website I rushed today to get a total unfill and it was heaven sent, such a relief! The nurse said I was severely dehydrated, another few hours like that and I would have ended up in hospital.

I had not been able to keep anything down for the last few days, probably due to a virus and the reflux was horrendous. It's now completely gone like it was never there in the first place....

Now I am left with a big question on my head , I am due to have e-rays next week to check if the band has slipped. If it has I will be admitted for surgery and with a 15 months old little boy it's not an easy thing to organise!

Wish me luck I really need it.

Josie

Welcome Josie!

I hope all goes well with the tests and that your band proves to be in the right place.

Hi Josie,

Keep me posted on your tests next week. Hopefully the unfill will resolve your issues and give your tummy a break. I'm sending positive vibes your way. :uwelcome: (((HUGS)))