How do I know if by lap band has slipped?  What are the symptoms?
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I would go back to your surgeon immediately.  They can do an ultrasound to see if it is still in place.  I have heard that within the first 6 weeks of having surgery, if you vomit, it will slip....I would call your doctor.....
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Hi there. Here is some information on fluid retention I give to my patients, it may be helpful to you but please check with your doctor before trying these if you are currently on medication.\n\nSymptoms\nThe most common symptoms of fluid retention are puffiness of the fingers, feet, ankles, legs and abdomen. In some cases urine may be passed infrequently or in small quantities\n\nCauses\nThere are a number of causes of fluid retention ranging from simple, easily treated conditions through to serious and life-threatening diseases including kidney, heart and liver diseases, and cancer. It is important to consult your healthcare professional regarding your fluid retention in order to rule out these serious conditions before commencing self-treatment.\nMany mild cases are due to poor circulation such as occurs when sitting or standing for a long period, and fluid retention is a common symptom of varicose veins.\n\nPremenstrual syndrome is also a common cause, and is the likely diagnosis if your symptoms occur during the 10-14 days before your period starts, and are relieved afterwards. The weight gain commonly experienced in premenstrual syndrome is largely caused by fluid retention.\n\nFluid retention can also be a side-effect of certain medications; and the surgical removal of lymph glands can result in localised oedema.\n\nIf you suspect your medication is responsible for your fluid retention discuss your concerns with your healthcare professional, who may prescribe a diuretic medication (a medicine which increases the volume of urine produced and thereby relieves the fluid retention).\n\nNatural Therapies\nVitamin B6 is commonly deficient during pre-menstrual syndrome and may help to relieve fluid retention at this time.\n\nHerbal diuretic medicines which may be of assistance for the relief of fluid retention include dandelion leaf, horsetail and corn silk.\n\nCelery seed and juniper berries are herbal diuretics with special application to arthritic Conditions. \n\n Important Notes\nMany causes of fluid retention are simple and easy to treat, but others may be very serious. \nAlways consult your health care professional before commencing self-treatment, and particularly if you are taking medication for high blood pressure or other cardiovascular conditions.\n\nPrevention\nAvoid crossing the legs, standing for long periods of time and wearing tight clothing as these may all restrict circulation. \n\nIt may also be helpful to lie with your legs elevated against a wall at the end of the day, or to raise the foot of your bed a few centimetres off the ground. This allows gravity to assist the circulation and fluid to flow back up the legs.\n\nMaintain a healthy diet rich in fruits and vegetables and low in salt.\n \n Hope this helps.\nCraig - Naturopath
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Maybe you should check it out w/ the Dr. make sure you don't have an infection or pulled something.  My sister-in-law had one and she recommends wearing a girdle to hold your belly while you are recovering.
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Very likely a hernia. See your doctor.
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Its ounds like a muscle spasm.\n\nBut there is a chance that it could be a hernia or Lymphnode swelling.\n\nSuggestion is to see your Physician.\nhe will advice how to go about it.
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It could be bursitis, an inflammation of the bursae( a fluid filled protective sac that reduces friction in the joints). You may end up having to see your Dr. but, try Motrin and rest, ice (20 min) and 20 min later heat (no more then 20 min) several times a day. But if the pain persists see your doctor.
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Go see ur Doctor and get checked out. Poor circulation is the obvious diagnosis. good luck.
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My brother had lap band and he loves it.  The only downsides he ever had was that breads and soft drinks gave him a world of hurting for a while.  Not that that's bad, it just aggrivated him.  He gave up soft drinks which is something he needed to do anyway, this just encouraged him and the breads issue eased up so that he can eat a healthy amount with no problem.  He wouldn't change it for the world.  As far as I know on the insurance you'll almost never get them to pay for it.  Sorry.
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If you feel like you are going to fall, then your equilibrium might be off.  You should have a physical done soon to get checked out.
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take her to your family doctor they should tell you what happened . it could be from a bike or falling .
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could be carpal tunnel.  see a doctor
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Okay, I'm no expert, but when I had a sprained ankle and wrist, it hurt, but I could still move it around a little, when you brake a bone, it should swell up*more than it does when it is simply sprained* an get pink, maybe purple, then when you try to move it, it should feel like you don't have a joint, like if it is your leg or ankle, it is a ruler, and when you move it, it feels stiff and VERY painful and uncomfortable. And sometimes when you put it up it will make it feel better.\nAnd for a wrist, my bast guess is try to move it in a circular motion, if it swells, it is probably fractured, broken, or sprained, it might not swell, but that doesn't mean it isn't. To be able to give you an accurate answer, I would have to know what happened, how long ago it happened, and maybe some more information.
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Could be restless leg syndrome. I would ask a doctor.
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First of all if the problem is occuring at work, this may be a work related injury.  Talk to your HR department  and supervisor.  You may want to open a workmen compensation case up.  When people work on computers there alot of injuries that can arise for it.  I would suggest a ergonomic evaluation to make sure your station is set up properly.  Sometimes if the chair is too high or too low or your posture is poor resulting back problems may ensue.\n\nIn general, muscle spasm are very similiar to muscle cramps.  To tell if you have muscle spasm, lay on your belly and have someone feel both sides of you lower back.  Is one side tighter than the other.  If so then you are having muscle spasms.\n\nIn term of slipped disk, if you did something and your disk slipped you may experience pain in your lower back near your spine.  This can occur without compressing a nerve.  If it is a large slipped disk and large enough to push on a nerve, then in addition to back pain you will also have radicular symptoms.  In other words, you will have pains shooting down you legs or experience leg numbness and or weakness.\n\nKeep in mind, that muscle spasms and slipped disk can occur together.  From you description, I suspect that it is mainly muscle spasms.  Usually people are doing something fairly exertional when you get a slipped disk.\n\nGo see a doctor.  MRI and Xray are COMPLETELY USELESS initially.  Start with conservative treatment namely ice you back, NSAIDS like motrin and alleve, physical therapy and ergonomic evaluation.  The reason i say mri and xrays are useless initially is because at this stage of the ballgame even if you have a slipped disk conservative management is still the treatment.  If you find a slipped disk without pain going down the leg you would not do a cortisone injection and who in there right mind would want to do back surgery without first trying conservative therapy.  If conservative therapy works and your back gets better, who cares what the MRI said and it would have be a waste of money to do it.  Xrays do not pick up muscle spasms or slipped disk.
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sounds like bad circulation. go to the doctor to get checked out.
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I really sympathize with you..In my opinion you have a disc problem as your symptoms are typically of it.The discomfort in your lower body is due to your nerves being injured by the slipped disc.Check these web pages:\n\nhttp://www.emedicinehealth.com/ganglion_cyst/article_em.htm\n\nhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ganglion_cyst\n\nGood Luck\nGaurav
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You really should talk to your doctor... it could be something as simple as your matress causing you back related issues... or it could be something as serious as a circulartory issue (blood flow) which could be signs of many many things..... diabetes, high blood pressure, low blood pressure .... etc etc etc.\n\nDon't panic... but talk to your doc!