I have a 4cc band and after years of problems including a small slip at year two I'm finally having to have surgery to fix a hiatal hernia and a major slip.

The barium swallow showed zero Fluid making it through today, so the doc is fitting me in tomorrow.

He's changing to the 3rd generation band and we'll leave it unfilled until all is calmed down.

So glad to be getting this fixed. I haven't slept through the night in several weeks and haven't been able to eat anything but liquids now for a couple of weeks.

Oh my! I am sorry for your ordeal but happy that you are getting the "newer version". Feel better soon!

Thoughts and prayers for a successful surgery & quick recovery.

Sorry you have to go through this, but anything to feel better.

I'm so sorry you're going through this. Unfortunately, problems with the old 4cc bands are getting more and more common. It's the whole reason they won't use them anymore in the US or UK.

I'm very glad you're getting a new band though! I wish you nothing but a bright future with it

I am glad you are getting it fixed so quick hugs

Is the hernia new? Or something postponed until you lost weight....

Thanks everyone for the well wishes. I was a constant poster here years ago, but so glad to be back and to get the great wishes you guys are sending.

B-52, I think the hernia is new. I've had mild to moderate heartburn ever since I had the band put in, but about two weeks ago I was sick with real vomiting (not PBs). Based on not feeling the same since I think that's when it happened.