symptoms of Esophagus dialation or band slippage

Carla K · 06-15-2008, 11:01 AM

I had my Lap Band surgery on January 9, 2008, and it seems like I've encountered more difficulties than my surgeon has seen in anybody else. It's been a pretty discouraging experience for me...and now I have a brand new problem that just started last night...

Can anybody tell me what the symptoms for Esophagus dialation or band slippage are???? I am in a bit of pain right now...when I'm sitting or laying down, and I'm not sure why... I had a salad and a mini burger at Ruby Tuesday's yesterday afternoon, and I felt as tho I had eaten a little too much...but not an outrageous amount. I was a little uncomfortable, but it passed. About 4 or 5 hours later, I was sitting on my couch looking at a magazine, when all of a sudden my stomach started to hurt...all pretty much on the left side, and it radiates across my abdomen. I have no idea what I did, or what could've happened...but now it kinda hurts (aches) when I even take a sip of water. Has anybody else had this happen to them?

thininde · 06-16-2008, 06:58 PM

Carla - If it hasn't cleared by morning, I would call your doctors office, they will probably want to see you.

KD8888 · 06-17-2008, 07:04 AM

I had severe reflux, but no other symptoms. I was unfilled for 5 weeks, then refilled. No problems now.

What you are describing with your stomach and abdomen I have never encountered. It is possible it is not band related, but I agree you should contact your doctor to be sure.

Let us know what you find out.

ronwifey · 06-17-2008, 08:58 AM

Hi, sorry to hear you are having so many problems with your band. :( I was just seeing if you went to your Dr. yet? If so what did he say? Hope all is well.