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I had my surgery 2 years ago and am having my esophagus dilated. Anyone else with this. My doctors do not blame my lapband.

Thanks bandedehs for your comments. I have been doing real good since my doctors have dialated my esophagus. I can eat ok now and my band is not problem. I damaged my esophagus with too much medications in the past with my fibromyalgia and not taking antacid meds as I should. It is all under control and and I feel much better. I hope you friend can do as good as I.

My problem does not have anything to do with having my lap band. It is the medicine I took before getting it done. I have lost 100 pounds and would not trade anything for getting my lap band I was just wondering if any one else has had this problem.

Friday I will have my esophagus dilated for the 4th time in 2 months. They are doing more this time Hopefully for the last time. Maybe a stint. I really do not want to have my band removed. My family doctor and my lap band doctor does not think it will have to be removed. I will let all know how it all comes out. Thanks for any comments you can send me. Encouragement would be greatly appreciated.

I am 66 years young and have had my band for 2 and half years. 99 pounds lighter. I would not trade it for anything. I drive 2 hours to where my doctor is and I think it is well worth it. I live in Kissimmee Fl and My doctor is in St. Petersburg. I thank the Lord for my insurance company to send me to him. I drive there every month for my check up Soon it will be every 2 months. Good Luck

Have you had your band checked to see if it has slipped. I had acid reflux before being banded and I had not had any until about 4 months ago. I have 2 problems. my band slipped and my esophagus is closed up some. I had problems swollowing and things coming up. that is what caused my band to slip I hope you are not having my problems but it is worth checking. I have my esophagus dilated again Friday. Hopefully this will take care of it all. This is the first time I have ever had any poblems in 2 and half years. down 99 pounds. Good Luck

I agree with Jerseygirl82 only I would add. Are you eating any carbs. Stay away from them for at least 6 months. Its been 2 years for me and I am down 99 pounds. Good Luck do not give up

I just wrote a note about my acid problem but I do want to encourage the new people on this site. I would not change a thing. I am so happy with my lap band and I know all will be ok and I will be like I have been for the last 2 years. These 2 months is something I brought on myself and now I will have to get it corrected. Hang in there it is all worth it. Be strong and do all your doctors tell you. Good Luck to you all

Thanks for the reply I am having the dilation on friday the 30th and I am hoping this does it. He may put a stint in My band is completely open and I am on antacid meds for now. I am really hoping I do not have to have my band removed. My doctors all but one does not blame my band. I want to thank you for replying I was hoping to see if anyone else had my trouble.

Thanks for letting me join your group. I live in Kissimmee Florida I had my lap band surgery Nov. 13 2009. I have lost 99 pounds. I am real happy with my results. I can do things I did not think would be possible again. I am 66 years old but feel much younger now. My doctor is Dr. Ernest Rehnke in St. Petersbug Fla. I think the world of him Great doctor.

Thanks. It has all been worth it and I would do it again. I have ahout 20 more to go.