Gastric Band Slippage Symptoms

Hello,
Thank you for your question. I’m sorry to read about your difficulties.
Symptoms of gastric band slippage include:
1. Heartburn/reflux aka gastroesophageal reflux disease GERD)2. Pain with eating3. Vomiting after eating4. Nighttime cough5. Chest pain/pressure
Fortunately band slippage is rare, occurring in only 2-3% of patients. It is diagnosed by x-ray imaging. Sometimes removing fluid from the band will allow the stomach to adjust and the symptoms to resolve. If fluid adjustment does not resolve the symptoms, conversion to the sleeve gastrectomy or gastric bypass is usually recommended.
Best wishes,
Dr. Moein

Slippage or pouch dilatation can occur if the Lap-Band moves down the stomach, or if the pouch above the band stretches up. Patients with these problems may notice heartburn or regurgitation of food at night when they lay down. Slippage of the band is unusual and occurs in approximately two or three percent of patients. It can cause acute symptoms of abdominal pain, or can cause failure to lose weight. The acute symptoms are pain, bloating, vomiting or difficulty in swallowing liquids and solids.

The most common symptoms of a slipped Lap-Band is inability to tolerate solids foods as well as gastroesophageal reflux (GERD).  Minor slips can resolve with removing fluid from the band but sometimes this requires a revisional procedure which can be performed laparoscopically.