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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.

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

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.

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

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 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.