What's going on with this band?

LinzHarpold
on 12/9/11 9:11 am
Ok.. I need an opinon from anyone. I am trying to be "Prepared" for what could be wrong.  I will give all the info and see what you think:

2 years since I was banded
Was losing a ton of weight and then I hit a plateau about 6 months ago.
6cc in a 10cc band, as of last july.  No problems until
About 2 months ago I got a stomach bug and was sick. I had some issues with food coming back up, for a week, or so, after my bug. 
NOW... I find that I can eat way more than I ever could. We're talking, 2-3 pieces of pizza!
About a week ago, I started getting terrible heartburn.  

How do you know if you have a slipped band?  What do I look for, symptom wise?
How do you know if you have stretched your stomach?  I know that is a possibility as well. I am an emotional eater. 
Will a liquid diet help for either one of these concerns?
I appreciate any feedback to help me with easing my mind.  I fear I have done permanent damage. I am too scared to go to my doc. I have gained and I am not successful. I also fear bad news.
Help
L-
MARIA F.
on 12/9/11 10:50 am - Athens, GA

Just do liquids this w/e and get in Mon. to see your surgeon.

Good luck.

 

   FormerlyFluffy.com

 

(deactivated member)
on 12/9/11 11:10 am - Califreakinfornia , CA
" How do you know if you have stretched your stomach?"

It is very possible that you have a prolapsed band. Imagine this if you will.... The banded part of your stomach was meant to accommodate 30 cc of food MAX. We are told that we can eat 1/2 C to 1 C of food slowly over a 20 to 30 minute period depending upon YOUR surgeons eating instructions.

Now, this is pure speculation on my part, but if you are able to eat 3 pieces of pizza within those 30 minutes. Then what you may have done is overfilled your upper stomach ( above the band ) to the point where the weight of all that pizza caused your stomach to prolapse.

Think of a latex balloon blow it up all the way and then let the air out. Not only is the balloon stretched out of its original shape but it is unable to return to its original shape. It is now going to fall over upon the opening of your stoma ( the food hole inside the banded part of your stomach ) which is  going to prevent any fluids  (saliva too ) from passing through the stoma.

Your surgeon could surgically go back in and open the band to allow that part of your stomach to slide back into place, but that would be a really silly thing to do IMO.
LinzHarpold
on 12/9/11 11:45 am
Oh gosh. Surgery? I really hope not. That freaks me out. I get the balloon concept. I am able to keep foods down. I wonder if a liquid diet will help.
(deactivated member)
on 12/9/11 12:19 pm - Califreakinfornia , CA
On December 9, 2011 at 7:45 PM Pacific Time, LinzHarpold wrote:
Oh gosh. Surgery? I really hope not. That freaks me out. I get the balloon concept. I am able to keep foods down. I wonder if a liquid diet will help.
QUIT FREAKING OUT and get a hold of yourself  ( insert face slapping icon here )  A liquid diet may absolutely do the trick, so calm down and make an appt to see your surgeon.

05-27-airplane

LinzHarpold
on 12/9/11 12:31 pm
LOL
That is too Awesome!
Thanks for that slap in the face. I need deep breaths and a liquid diet.
(deactivated member)
on 12/9/11 12:33 pm - Califreakinfornia , CA
I love that movie and I never get tired of watching it.
S. smith
on 12/9/11 12:08 pm
LinzHarpold
on 12/9/11 12:26 pm
You had a slip? How did you have it resolved?
S. smith
on 12/9/11 1:15 pm
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