Go through these in order and stop at the first one that applies. If you are reading this for someone else, answer for them.
1
Is any of this happening now?
Call 911
Call emergency services for trouble breathing, chest pain, fainting, vomiting blood, severe sudden abdominal pain or signs of a serious allergic reaction.
Other emergency signs, for anyone
Someone who is struggling to breathe, gasping, choking, or cannot get words out
Someone who has chest pain, tightness or pressure lasting more than a few minutes
Someone who has sudden weakness or drooping on one side of the face or body, slurred speech, or sudden confusion
Someone who is unconscious, or cannot be woken
Someone who is bleeding heavily and it will not stop with firm pressure
Someone who has had a seizure that will not stop, or does not wake up afterwards
Someone who has lips or skin that look pale, blue, grey or blotchy
Someone who you believe has taken an overdose or swallowed something poisonous
2
Is any of this happening?
Be seen today
Seek urgent medical advice if you cannot keep fluids down, have increasing abdominal pain, fever, wound redness that is spreading, pus from a wound, or swelling and pain in one leg.
3
Does any of this apply?
Book an appointment
Contact your bariatric team during routine hours if you have ongoing reflux, trouble swallowing, repeated vomiting, new discomfort around the port or unexpected weight regain.
These symptoms may mean the band needs adjustment or testing.
Every sign above is quoted from the sofidex article on Laparoscopic gastric banding. If you are not sure, err upward — it is always reasonable to be checked.