I have been feeling ill for the past 4 days or so. My stomach (up high / just below the sternum) feels as if I have some sort of stomach flu trying to break through. While I would not say my pain is severe, it is uncomfortable to the point of waking me up at night. I have been borderline nauseas as well.

I initially assumed I was fighting something off, but thoughts of possible band erosion have started entering my mind.

I would appreciate input from anyone who has experienced erosion with their band. WHat were some of the early warning signs you experienced?

Thanks!

Most erosions are generally asymptomatic...usually the patient experiences a loss of restriction...it's a very slow thing.

If you have any concerns, of course, you should be calling your surgeon and getting it checked. Pain is more likely to be something like an ulcer.

Nancy

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Nancy is right. I was completely unaware of my erosion, I just thought I was due for a fill. But it was an overnight feeling of unrestriction, which my doctor says is never a good thing. Do you have a fever? The pain in the band area could be an infection.

Debra

Banded 5/21/04

Unbanded 11/18/06

Thank you for your input. No, I do not have a fever. And although I feel as if I am on the verge of vomitting, I haven't actually done so yet. Keeping my fingers crossed it is just a stomach bug.