Hi folks,

Firstly, I must apologize for my absence over the past few months. I'd promised myself that I wouldn't be one of those people who reached my goals and abandoned the site. Unfortunately, life got in the way and for a bit, I did. That said, I definitely didn't forget you guys!! You've all been such a rock through this journey.

A few months ago, my hubby was diagnosed with MS, after a pretty big attack that left him unable to walk for a while. We don't have any family here, so juggling work, the kid and family life just became a bit much .. thus, I didn't really get online much.

I haven't had a fill since April, right after my breast reduction and tummy tuck, but I keep having to go back and get more saline taken out of the band, as I've found it getting tighter and tighter. I'll have some removed - it'll be fine for a few weeks, then BOOM - tight again. Over time though, I've also managed to put on a few kilos. Just what I needed after having half my stomach cut off LOL.

This past week, I spent most nights on the couch because reflux kept me up. It had me coughing like crazy and felt like an elephant was sitting on my chest. So today I went off to the docs, figuring I just needed a bit more removed.

She decided that it'd be best if I went for a barium swallow, as I haven't had one since 1 day post op. It just trickled down slowly - still alot sitting in the pouch 5 minutes afterwards. The radiologist told me the band had slipped. I don't suppose it really hit me until I was back in the doctor's office though. Guess I figured she didn't know what she was talking about .. then I nearly burst into tears :/

So we did the usual - removed all the saline for two weeks and hope it will fix itself. If it doesn't, I suppose I'll go have it fixed. I love my band, even with all of its problems.

I know a slip isn't nearly as bad as an erotion, but it still hit me hard. Anyway, just wanted to report in .. guess I'm looking for some good thoughts sent this way if anyone has some extras to give out.

Hope everyone is doing well .. and congrats to all the newly banded people.

Hey Jess, just wanted to tell you that it's good to see you on the boards again. I'm so sorry that you and your husband are dealing with this rough patch. To put it mildly, a rough patch.

I know that many slips fix themselves, and by going unfilled for awhile really helps that process.

Tell your husband to stop being such a baby about needles ((((((hugs)))))) I mean, if I can do my own blood draws then he can face a few shots.

Courage and Strength (((((Jess! ))))))

Jess~

Nice to see your name when I checked in here...and so sorry to hear what you've been dealing with. I'll be sending good thoughts your way regarding the slip and praying for you and your husband both as you cope with the MS. It sounds like he's doing his best to stay positive.

Emily

Hi Jess, It's good to see you back on the board - we missed you! I'm so sorry that you and your hubby are having such a rough time. I'll be sending positive thoughts your way, hoping that the band repositions itself and that DH continues to improve without injections. (((HUGS)))

Sorry about the rough times! Glad you are back to lapbandtalk!

Take care. Shawn