I know I haven't been the best bandster, but I've been having really bad digestive issues and IM scared. I don't want there to be a problem with my band. I was taking an omeprazole in the morning, my gastro Dr said to take one at night as we'll. IM scheduled for a endoscopy/colonoscopy on the 22nd. My surgeon didn't even want to test for anything it was my gastric Dr who wanted to check the band. Does anyone know what are the chances there could be something wrong? IM having really bad reflux. What are the signs of erosion or slipped band? IM so scared but the test got pushed for two weeks.. Can anyone help? Thanks

Sorry to hear you are having problems. When you have problems it is best to see your doctor ASAP. When I got the band I had my hernia repaired and never had a problem since. Good luck.

I started having some reflux and they took a little fluid out and it went away. My doc said the gallbladder can cause symptoms like this too.

Thank you both for responding... Had gallbladder out in April.... Concerned lapband Dr wasn't concerned...thinking about switching drs

I recently had the same procedures done. The doctor was able to very clearly see my band and tell me all was well with that. After I cut out all of the crappy slider foods like ice cream, potato chips, cheesecake etc my stomach has been fine.. I hope oh feel better soon.

My band slipped about a year ago. I had hardly eaten in 2 weeks and the pain was unbearable. It was hard to hold much of anything down. My face was so pale and I felt and looked malnourished. I lost about 10 pounds in that 2 week period and looked like a walking skeleton. I went to the ER and was put on fluids right away. If your band slipped, chances are eating is severely uncomfortable. You know your body best. See a doctor ASAP or get a new opinion. I had a terrible experience when it slipped but I knew something was wrong and I needed to be seen right away. To see if a band slipped, they use a test called the barium swallow. You have to chug some white pastey drink while standing in front of an X-ray and they monitor how the fluid travels through your gastrointestinal tract. They usually avoid doing cat scans but that was the only option for me while I was hospitalized. I hope you feel better soon!