Question:
Has anyone had their band slip?

What are the signs or symptoms of knowing that your band has slipped? I have done great, but last week I cheated and now for almost a week, I cant eat or drink anything. also, I have the foamies, always have, but now I am getting a bile taste in the foam. Never experienced that before. I am not dehyddrated as I am still having to go pee, but am worried about not being able to even drink my water as I usually drink close to 2 gl/day. Im down to maybe 30-40 oz and alot of that is coming back. any suggestions?    — mccabesmom (posted on June 10, 2007)

June 10, 2007
I don't know, I did not have lapband surgery, but with what you are having as symptoms, call you doctor.....and very very soon.
   — Diane C.

June 10, 2007
Yes, I have had a slip. sound more like swelling and/or reflux. You need to call your doctor before it gets to bad. the best advice is call and go to clears for a couple of days. slips normally have some pain. more PBing, foam, and really almost nothing goes down. Don't worry so much, BUT call your doctor and try clears. Clear warm soup, water, clear juice, popsicles, etc.
   — Terri DesVignes-Henderson

June 10, 2007
Having been on several banding forums for the past 5 or so years, I've known several people who have experienced slipped bands, and they did not all have the same set of symptoms (when they had symptoms at all). I agree with the previous poster .. don't panic, but DO call your doctor and DO go easy on your band for the next few days. You may have irritated it when you cheated, and if you did, it needs TLC.
   — Jeanie

June 11, 2007
What did you cheat with? Could that have caused a slip? Valuable lesson to watch your diet much more closely. Best of luck.
   — Kathy R.