Was banded May 9, 2013. Everything went well. Got my first fill at 6 weeks then in August I was having a lot of throwing up and reflux so I had fluid removed. I felt better right away. Then in September I got an awful stomach virus and couldn't keep anything on my stomach for over a week. I went to see my dr and we removed more fluid to allow my stomach to settle down and heal from the virus and the throwing up. That has been five weeks ago. I went for an adjustment today and I had gained 3 lbs which didn't really surprise me since when I had the virus I lost almost 10 lbs in less than a week but I am now worried about this prolapse. I've got to go back in 4 weeks and if it isn't any better or is worse all fluid will be removed, wait 4 - 6 weeks see if that helps if it doesn't then surgery to reposition the band. They also said try not to be stressed! Yeah right! I'm a worry wart anyway, not to mention the past 3 months have probably been the most stressful time of my life as I have been dealing with my 18 & 20 year old kids acting up to the point that we had to make them move out of the house. So how I'm going to avoid stress I don't know. Sorry for rambling on. Has anyone else had a prolapse? Is this a common thing? I am just so upset and disappointed because I've lost 40 lbs and had been doing so good. I don't want to back track and I especially don't want to have to pay for surgery again. Any advise?

One of my biggest fears is a stomach virus or stomach flu and the common hurling sessions. I also stay away from large drinking episodes so I don't find myself worshiping the white throne early some morning. Fortunately I work from home so I'm seldom exposed to colds, influenza etc.

I haven' been where you are but I really feel for ya.

Thank you.

I'd be curious what the cause was also...I too fear severe vomiting....I travel out of the country a lot and the risk of food poisoning, etc, is always there....not to mention lack of medical facilities that can deal with these issues....

I am prepared to do a complete un-fill in case of a true emergency...