so painful - i don't know what's wrong

[HonkyTonks 0]

hello

i have been banded since october 2005 and went from 155kg's to 74kg's however i have gained about 15 kg's since and now weigh around 90kg's. i have had a fill recently but for the last few months i have been experiencing gas and pain in my stomach and chest which is getting worse and more constant than ever.

it sort of builds up for ages and i can feel it it's like i want to burp but can't for ages and when i finally do there is a bit of a relief but only 10 or so mins later it will start to build up again.

i also have quite smelly farts (gross, sorry but true) and have been trying Probiotics to see if its a stomach bacteria thing but so far to no avail. also tried nexium and antacids.

i'm worried that my band has slipped though i am able to eat food (and probably too much, i think atm even though my doctor says i have a couple of ml's in the band) though from time to time if i eat too fast the food will get stuck and i will throw up a lot.

does any of this sound familiar? the pain in my chest/stomach etc is pretty bad atm i cannot even sleep

[Renob 1]

Call your Doc NOW.

[thesuse2000 698]

Yes - I would call the doc asap!

It doesn't sound to me like a slip, but I wonder if it could be signs that the band is eroding into your stomach? I don't know, but these definitely sound like signs that something is wrong - the sooner you address it, the better chance you have of a full recovery without surgery or anything.

Good luck!!! I really hope everything turns out just fine.

[HonkyTonks 0]

i have made an appointment for friday with the doctor that does my banding - is this too late? i am a bit worried that it's an urgent thing - if the band has eroded does this mean there may be an infection around my port etc and that it could be potentially very harmful ?

[*slim* 2]

i have made an appointment for friday with the doctor that does my banding - is this too late? i am a bit worried that it's an urgent thing - if the band has eroded does this mean there may be an infection around my port etc and that it could be potentially very harmful ?

If your band has eroded, that means that they band is cutting into your stomach. It could be cutting off the oxygen supply to your stomach. Hopefully it is something as simple as only needing a slight unfill. Otherwise, band erosion is a very serious thing. Do a search on here for band erosion and you will probably get several threads devoted to that. I am not banded yet, so I can't give you a complete answer. Making an appointment with your surgeon was a very good idea. I hope it all turns out well for you.

[Renob 1]

If I were you I would NOT wait till Friday, i would be there this morning the second they open!!!

[HonkyTonks 0]

i went to the doctors on friday and she said its possible inflamaton of the stomach and recommended i take some antacds (she gave me a sample pack) and gave me another fill without measuring it

she is one of the few lapband fill doctors in my area but i am a bit wary that she didn't do a proper examination..

i am trying to decide if i should go and see my original surgeon - i will need a referral tho so i might see a GP.. i am not sure my doc is giving me proper duty of care

maybe i'm just worrying too much! still getting the pain but giving the antacids a go

[thesuse2000 698]

I tend toward being a worrier myself, but I would still be concerned if I were you - just because I've heard some stories about people having to get their band removed because of damage, where the only sign of a problem was persistent heartburn. I'm sure that is not always the case though.

If your original surgeon is far away - maybe you could just call the office and get their thoughts regarding your symptoms?

I wish you all the best.