Two years without a fill but having really bad reflex

[Stephsw827 0]

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!

[catlover602 85]

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, 2014 by catlover602

[Jill 1821 1]

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

[DiaPic618 0]

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.

[JamieJo55 4]

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.< /p>

Do a google search for lap band and coughing

Edited February 15, 2015 by JamieJo55