General questions or concerns 6 months out

hollyu48 · 07-02-2008, 10:53 AM

I am having some real problems eating and it has been 2 months since the last fill. I am wondering if I need to see my DR before the next scheduled appointment. Can anyone else feel the port and see it as well? I have been vomiting almost daily when I eat, and generally not wanting to eat at all. I find that I am prefering to drink my meals and not worry about vomiting. Not good I know. Does this sound like a port problem?

Pix · 07-02-2008, 11:21 AM

Actually it sounds like you are to tight. From what you described it is not a port issue, but a fill issue. I would get a slight unfill and go on liquids for a day or two to allow your stomach to calm down.

But then again I am not a doctor, nor do I play one on TV. But you need to see your doctor. Vomiting with the band is not a good thing, it can lead to slippage.

thenume · 07-02-2008, 12:55 PM

I agree with Pix 100%. I can feel and see my port too. I was told that would happen when the weight started to come off. Your port is fine.

hollyu48 · 07-02-2008, 03:05 PM

thanks I have to wonder though why I did fine for almost 6 weeks and now I have issues. I don't think anything has changed.

juliegeraci · 07-02-2008, 05:45 PM

Holly, bands can be fickle. Sometimes fills are okay then bam they get too tight. I would have .2 or .3 removed. You should be okay after that. Good luck.

maryrose · 07-03-2008, 10:31 PM

Hi Holly,

I have had that happen to me a few times, once about 6 weeks after a fill. Luckily, my fill nurse is great!

Have you been under stess lately. I find stress raises heck with my band. I went thru a similar situation where I basically had to put myself back on stage 1 because of stress.

maryrose · 07-03-2008, 10:32 PM

I forgot to add, yes, I did need a tiny unfill.