Red Zone or Band Slippage?

[Katie L. 1]

Im starting to get worried. I had my third fill beginning of December. Each time I get a fill, I swallow the barium and check up on the band. Everything looks normal. That being said, again I had my third fill beginning of December. Everything was fine but after Christmas things were not going down well. I started having problems keeping food downs, then starting having a hard time keeping liquids down. Things have slowly gotten worse. I eat and drink hardly anything and even that I usually throw it up right away. I called the doc the Jan 2. She said switch back to only liquids/ soft foods for a few days and see what that does. She said it can take a couple of weeks for the fill to tighten up to its fullest so it may be too tight.

However after spending too much time on google I'm starting to worry I have a slip or something. It just seems odd to me that I was fine for 3 weeks then all of a sudden I can't eat or drink anything and keep it down. Im going to call first thing in the morning to schedule a time to come in ASAP to get it looked at. Is there anyone else that has experienced something like this? Im so worried its a slippage and I don't want to deal with that nightmare. Do you think it could just possibly be too tight? If so do you think taking out a little saline will fix the problem? If anyone has any insight or experience to share that would be great!

[NaNa 878]

Im starting to get worried. I had my third fill beginning of December. Each time I get a fill, I swallow the barium and check up on the band. Everything looks normal. That being said, again I had my third fill beginning of December. Everything was fine but after Christmas things were not going down well. I started having problems keeping food downs, then starting having a hard time keeping liquids down. Things have slowly gotten worse. I eat and drink hardly anything and even that I usually throw it up right away. I called the doc the Jan 2. She said switch back to only liquids/ soft foods for a few days and see what that does. She said it can take a couple of weeks for the fill to tighten up to its fullest so it may be too tight.

However after spending too much time on google I'm starting to worry I have a slip or something. It just seems odd to me that I was fine for 3 weeks then all of a sudden I can't eat or drink anything and keep it down. Im going to call first thing in the morning to schedule a time to come in ASAP to get it looked at. Is there anyone else that has experienced something like this? Im so worried its a slippage and I don't want to deal with that nightmare. Do you think it could just possibly be too tight? If so do you think taking out a little saline will fix the problem? If anyone has any insight or experience to share that would be great!

Hello...the only way to tell if you have a slip or pouch dilation is to get it check with an Upper Gi series....

However, I doubt you have a slip based on what you are reporting, I think your band is just too tight. A too tight band will feel horrible and it's a challenge to live in the RED zone day to day.

When the band slips the symptoms will get even worse with horrible reflux, so you don't want to get to that point.

Your doctor is correct, for MOST people it takes about 2-4 weeks before your adjustment really settles in and you feel the full effect of your tighten band.

This is why they recommend fill adjustments every 4-6 weeks to prevent piggybacking and getting too tight. If it were me I would go back immediately and request a small amount out, like .2cc, that way you get to keep most of your fill adjustment.

If you wait too long, it can get worse to the point of not being able to swallow your spit which can cause further inflammation and swelling and if you get to that point your surgeon will probably remove most or just about all the saline from your band and you don't' want that.

Good luck!

[JOANNE M HOLL 388]

I would try a little warm tea.(or hot). I was erping a little after too large meal & I sipped green tea with a slice of orange in it. Add just a tad of sugar or Splenda. Good . . . & it soothes the stoma. I'd rather try a warm drink than take pills. . .

[shaki4 7]

I believe it is just to tight i experienced that after my first fill i couldnt hold Water down everything just foamed and came back up I only have 3 1/2 cc and I have been banded since june Im very sensitive to my band

[Rojasanoll 920]

Its wise to check in with your doctor. They can scope the band in the office and see if it's slipped.

[MandaMom23 684]

Sounds to me like you're too tight, but I think it's best to get in to see the doc.

[Lady VS 1,147]

It sounds to me as if you are too tight. I have been there and done that so many times. I'm glad you are in constant contact with your doctor. I would personally have a small unfill. Good luck and hope you feel better.

Edited January 6, 2014 by Lady VS