Question:
i am post op 9mo from lap band and vomit daily

i have had a really hard time finding the right amount of fluid in the band that works, for many months it was either far to tight and i couldnt swollow saliva to no restriction at all, now for about 2 months i have had good restriction although in the past month i find its very hit and miss with what i can eat, every meal is a guessing game, i rarely eat any meat, i stay with the soft or liguid foods, soups alot, pureed beans, when i try to eat anything of consistancy i get sick immediatly no matter how much i chew it, some days i cant even tolerate liquids, then the next i can eat an entire small flour tortilla with a peice of chicken, why is this happening, i have followed the rules of no drinking before and after, small portions etc, any suggestions? i am afraid of going in and letting out any fluid as every time that has happened prior then the battle of finding what i call the sweet spot of a fill begins, and i dont want to end up in the ER everytime i get a fill because i cant swollow or the reverse and i have no restriction. any advise would be helpful. thank you    — lana C. (posted on February 12, 2010)

February 12, 2010
I had the same problem with my band and it happened for 5 years. I had the band placed in 2001 and had it removed in 2006. I now have a hernia, damage to my teeth and severe acid reflux. For the last year I had absolute no fluid in my band and there were days where I could eat anything and the next day I couldn't even swallow water. I am not sure if this has helped you or not.
   — angela93075

February 12, 2010
I had a lot of trouble like you describe and suffered with it for just over 2 years before they had to remove my band by emergency surgery. I then gained back all 75 lbs. plus more while working to get approved for gastric bypass. I'm now 20 months post-op RNY and have lost 113 lbs. with no problems at all. They said my band had either slipped or wasn't put in the right place to begin with. My pouch drained so slowly even with very little fill. I constantly coughed, especially during sleep at night with lots of vomiting. Constant acid reflux. Be careful and don't let yourself suffer too long. My advice is to get a revision to RNY and quit suffering with the lapband. Just my opinion from my own experience.
   — ksp1155

February 12, 2010
If u r having problems ask about some of the CCs being removed maybe the band is too tight. Also they just need to give it time instead of following your diet normal make it longer; a lady in our group had to go 2 to 3 days clear liquids, then 2 to 3 days solid to give the pouch time to relax and adjust. But if too much have a little taken out not all just a little. Our dr. is very good about that so talk to them about it and get that done. Also remember the lap band is a stage thing everytime you get and adjustment you start over again just like day 1; that is the negative to this but if you want success you must follow that.
   — tl_morgan

February 12, 2010
I had the same problem they put me on nexium etc. I too thought my band wasnt tight enough. Anyway, I had mine removed thru emerg surgery too. It probably is too tight, dont let it go, you will wind up losing it. Trust me! I did get rebanded though...I was afraid of a "bigger" surgery. If you eat thinner substances it is easier, but not the answer. Talk to your doctor
   — Linda R.

February 14, 2010
have ytou talked to your surgeon?
   — Donna O.