I woke up about 10 nights ago from a dead slip...choking, gagging, then throwing up. Reflux was so bad. My throat was on fire! So the next day I did liquids, made sure my meds were taken properly. Same issue that night. Then the next night. (Friday, Saturday, and Sunday nights). So Monday called my surgeon. Came in, she took out some Fluid. But was worried wanted to make sure I did not slip. But of course I was going out of town for a few days. So came home and scheduled with radiology. Went in today and I have slipped So I am having my band removed on Monday. She wants me to do the pre op diet to help shrink the liver. She took out all the fluid also.

I am super nervous...another surgery I am choosing not to have it replaced. I am not looking forward to recovery, I remember the pain from the first few days out last time.

I hear stories like yours and I get worried; did u had plication with ur band? If u didn't maybe redoing it with plication will be more beneficial ?

I feel for ya. That has to be so disappointing? We all work and battle so hard with this band, it hurts to see a soldier go down. Keep in touch and let us know what your next journey will be?

tmf

I'm wondering if the flu you had contributed to the slip http://www.lapbandtalk.com/topic/163447-stomach-bug-is-no-fun/

Hope the surgery goes well!

I never had the flu, I was not sick. I would get a weird tickle in my throat if I ate or drank anything and when I would lay down it was horrible. It did not matter if I just ate o if it had been hours, every thing came back up. And I did liquids for a few days thinking I just irrated myself some how. But it was a slipped band that was causing the issue.

I did not have plication. I have decided not to do any WLS. I am about 40lbs from goal, so I am just going to keep on going with the diet and exercise. The whole surgery again thing is what I am dreading! And the last minute of it...juggling kids and hubbys duty schedule while 4500 miles away from family to help! Luckily the military families here in Alaska are like family and are so willing to help!

just realized you meant the old stomach bug from January! Yes, I had an unfill. Then some fill put back in and then within a few weeks started having issues...so yes, it may have been!

Best wishes, lorabeth, sorry that you have this issue. I, also, had a slip back in 2011, I had revision, not removal. I would not be happy without my band. Karen

Lorabeth I am so glad that they cought this in time and are removing it. Some people go a long time before is cought. Don't worry, it seems like you have a great doctor. Embrace any help that's offered to you. Sometimes when family is far our friends save us. Best of luck.

I had the flu in March and I'm thinking I slipped. I am in Alaska too - Anchorage and unfortunately my surgery was many years ago in CA so I have to wait 6 weeks to see the bariatric doc here - he's gone the entire month of July. I'm going to have a miserable 6 weeks. VERY frustrating. I want my band removed. It's been crooked for 5 year and I've limped along and now this is just the final straw for me. Time for it to go. I too am about 40 lbs from goal and I've been here forever since eating "good" food is really hard and I resort to stuff that isn't necessarily great for weight loss or health.

I woke up about 10 nights ago from a dead slip...choking' date=' gagging, then throwing up. Reflux was so bad. My throat was on fire! So the next day I did liquids, made sure my meds were taken properly. Same issue that night. Then the next night. (Friday, Saturday, and Sunday nights). So Monday called my surgeon. Came in, she took out some Fluid. But was worried wanted to make sure I did not slip. But of course I was going out of town for a few days. So came home and scheduled with radiology. Went in today and I have slipped So I am having my band removed on Monday. She wants me to do the pre op diet to help shrink the liver. She took out all the fluid also.

I am super nervous...another surgery I am choosing not to have it replaced. I am not looking forward to recovery, I remember the pain from the first few days out last time.[/quote']

Lorabeth, how long have you had your band? I'm sorry you have to go through this. Best of luck!

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