Hi all,

So I'm in a dilemma. I got my lap band done way back in 2005 and have had two band slippages. I am getting married in April 2015 and I am worried that my band may have slipped again.

I have not been to my doctor in almost two years and I am afraid to go because once I tell him my symptoms he will want to do a scope and find a problem.

I have really bad reflex at night and sometimes vomit in my sleep when I wake up on my stomach. In the mornings I always vomit and it is a black liquid and burns.

I am able to hold down food and have no problem eating. It's just at night. I am down 110 lbs and I bought my wedding dress and do not want to gain anything during the wedding.

Now the only problem with my doctor is that he has turned his practice into a money making business. And he looks to do anything to bill my insurance.

Before I go and see him has anyone had these type of symptoms and what do you do. I have been in the green for the last two years and don't want to go backwards. And do not want to gain anything before my wedding. Thanks!

Sorry I can't help you. But what are you waiting for? Get to the doctor asap! I would be freaking out if I had black liquid coming out of my mouth. Maybe you should sleep in a recliner or in an upright position until you're checked out. It might not even be lap band related.

Edited December 26, 201411 yr by catlover602

Steph-- I've had reflux problems since I got my band. Don't eat or drink anything at least 2 hrs before bed and try to do longer than that and I still will wake up. My dr does a tacking around the band so there is no way mine can slip. He's had no patents that have ever had slips. I don't know why this happens for me. I go several nights with nothing then may have 3 weeks that it's ever night. Very strange and aggravating. My dr just wants to do an unfill if I tell him. I don't want to put weight back on! I always have that yuk taste in the morning and sometimes have to get it up-- that horrible bile stuff.

I wish I had the answer. Perhaps since you haven't been in so long you could find another dr to take your case. But I do think the weather and stress affects my band. May sound strange but I can tell when a low front and high front comes through. Congrats on your marriage and good luck. I feel for you : (

Jill

Hi Steph,

I am literally in the same boat as you. I had my surgery in 2006. I too, never really went for any follow ups. I got to the point where I wasn't able to keep my food down and was throwing up in my sleep. I was popping Tums like it was my job! I got married this November, so kept putting it off until after the wedding. Finally a couple weeks ago I couldn't take it and went to the doctor for an adjustment. The APN removed all of the Fluid (but there was only 1ml in there and sent me for and esophogram. I went for the esophogram today and sure enough my band slipped ???? I have to make an appointment w my surgeon to have surgery to correct it.

Steph have your Dr. Check you for Gastritis it's not uncommon with a band.

Reflux is another common complication 33% experience it most Dr's love to give PPI's for it.

Aspiration Pneumonia is another problem to consider when ppl are sayign they cough or vomiting or choke in their sleep.

Do a google search for lap band and coughing

Edited February 15, 201511 yr by JamieJo55