OK I've been lurking for a long time. I was banded in December of 2004 and have never had any issues until now. My last fill was a year ago. I recently ( about two months ago) started having A LOT of restriction. I called the doctor and they wanted me to come in for an unfill. The restriction improved before the appointment so I cancelled. The nurse suggested it was probably because of my period (It made sense at the time:confused:) Now I'm back to being very restrictive (most of the time). It's very inconsistant!!! Sometimes I can get more down then others. Other times when I eat or drink I'll have to burp alot with or without slime. I don't have heartburn or acidity. It doesn't really hurt it's just annoying and gross.

I have an appt. to have an upper GI x-ray in about a month. I'm not in pain or anything so I don't want to have an unfill until I have a better idea of what's going on. Does anyone have any guesses as to what it could be??? Could it be a blockage over the course of 2 months?? Could a bandslip cause restriction??

I ask Dr. Curry that my last appt. just so I would know what the symptoms are and he said band slippage symptoms are after eating most of the day and the band gets full then in the afternoon after the food is sitting slanted in there then you throw it all up. Hope your feeling better.

This is just an update. I went to my doctor today and he completely unfilled me. I have relief from the restriction but now I have some slight heartburn. Things aren't looking so good because all of these signs are pointing to a possible band slip. I won't know until Sept. 13th which is the earliest appt. I could get to have upper GI barrium test done. I'm just planning on taking it easy over the next few weeks but I have to admit I'm VERY nervous. I am now at a healthy weight and I don't know if my insurance will cover to have the band replaced if it needs to be:cry.