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Band seems to be interfering with the vasageal

First banded 2009, slipped, had a revision 3-25. Ever since surgery feeling sluggish tired .....new onset symptons are dizziness, light headed, when I'm standing up feeling like I'm about to pass out......Doc says might be that the band interfere with my vasageal. Has any one have this happen to them. Is it curable....please help

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only your doctor would know I would think

It's entirely possible because it does put pressure on the vagus nerve.

However, you are also very recently out of revision surgery. That alone will take a toll on your body.

Do you get enough Protein?

I would also get a full blood panel done. Things like low B12, D3, Iron, potassium, and blood sugar can also cause this. This way you can rule out a treatable medical issue.

Here is what your doctor is talking about, btw. It's actually not serious and it can come on any time during life with or without the band. Both of my kids have it (they don't have bands): http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/vasovagal-syncope/DS00806

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Thank you so much for the input.....I am so worried.

Thank you so much for the input.....I am so worried.

Honestly, I really wouldn't. 99% of the time it's no big deal. Like I said, both my kids have it (makes me think it's genetic on their dad's side). They just have to be careful getting up too fast or standing while over-heated. It's actually really common. Hundreds of thousands of people have it they just don't realize what it's called, they just go "oh got up too fast!" and go about their day not giving it a second thought.

Vaso-Vagal Reflex is what you're speaking of. Your symptoms could be so many things that are easily remedied.

Dehydration: lowered hydration = less blood volume = low blood pressure which can make you feel lightheaded, dizzy, etc.

Calories: are you eating enough and is it nutritionally balanced?

Be sure to follow up with your doctor if your symptoms continue.

Are you on blood pressure medication? I had trouble with this right after surgery. Turned out my weight had dropped enough to regulate my BP, but I was still on the meds, making my BP too low. Just one possibility...

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Not on BP meds, eating and drinking regularly since the band is deflated.......

thanks everyone for the input

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