Hi, I am 50 year old gal, who started this journey at 265 pounds at 5ft7in. I am now at 172 pounds and look much better/thinner.

In a size 10-12 now.. very happy with the loss. Took my time, went slow and feel alot better in most ways.. No more sleep apnea, high blood pressure, borderline diabetic..all gone.

Was doing pretty good, but over course of last few months, I found myself eliminating foods that I could tolerate. First, it was like... Oh I cant have red sauces anymore, its giving me the acid reflux, then it was some of the fresh fruits.. acid reflux... then it was almost any kind of spice.. now I have boxed myself in to having pain every time I eat. the reflux was treated with carafate, a liquid like pink chalk that tastes like yucky puke to me! Trying prilosec, but not working so far. My Doc thinks I may be obstructed?? I have to go in to see him. I am hoping my band has not slipped. I have read alot of info, some say that if its slipped it can repair itself in a matter of months by deflating the band all together and letting your stomach rest... IDK... I hope its that simple. I do not wish to have another surgery! Hope that is not the case.

No matter what, I would not change it, I really feel so much better about myself. My confidence is much higher, and self esteem.

If anyone has that terrible pain when they eat, and to me it feels like chest pain/ yeah just like a heart attack (I imagine) only it only happens when I eat food. Now its so bad I can barely tolerate smoothies and liquids.. I hope the help I need comes very soon.

I know all will turn out well, my positive outlook on life wont allow any other thoughts. So, just sharing so if anyone out there has similar problems they know they are not alone. Just sayin....

Work with your band peoples... It works miracles for you! :smile2: