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I had my lab band surgery in 11/2011. I had normal symptoms due to my own devices. I had not seen a lap band specialist for 4 years due to moving and having other live events. But recently I felt I was getting stuck more often and sought the help of a specialist. He did an upper gi series which show my band in the right position so he just did an adjustment of taking 1cc out (which I thought was to much).

Anyway the other night I took a medication with no problem, but during the night I woke up with the need to vomit. It was very strenuous. Since then I have this pain I have never had before. Nothing gets stuck but I have these spontaneous pains from the top of my abdomen up my esophagus. The pain is so bad, I'm one who can take a lot of pain but this is to the point I'm in tears.

Does anyone have any idea what this could be and has anyone ever experienced this. Please help.

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Please call your doctor or go to the ER immediately!

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Did you vomit? Remember, you have a complete stomach below that band. Vomiting causes our whole stomach to convulse and expels stomach contents up through a very small hole. This can cause band slippage and most definitely a lot of pressure on the upper stomach which could cause inflammation if not tiny tears in the stomach wall. You should go back to your doc.

Next month is also my 4th anniversary. I too went in last month and they took out 1 CC. It sure made eating easier. Very few stuck episodes since. But I think I need .5 CC put back in. Maybe after Xmas?

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Please see your doctor and have the band checked with the proper examinations.

Your pain could be esophegal spasms so ask about that.

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