photogirl96

@househuntress I have the same problem except maybe not the prolapse. It appears that prolapse is a reverse slippage - is that correct? I was told over 2 years ago that my band is too small. I only had one fill and then had it taken out. I haven't anything in my band for more than 2 years. My esophagus has narrowed to the point that almost nothing stays down. I had a procedure to open it up but it didn't work and I need my band out. I throw up about 70% of almost everything I eat. I'm always hungry. The enamel on my teeth is starting to erode. Basically if I eat and then bend over the food "falls out". Whole foods are the worst to get down. It's terribly painful and as much as I love fresh fruits and vegetables I have an aversion to them because of the pain and vomiting. Unhealthy processed foods seem to go down within reason. In addition, I have acid reflux so bad that I have to take Prilosec on a daily basis. If I miss a dose and cough I projectile vomit... completely uncontrollable. The pain is so terrible that most nights I have to sleep sitting up. I contacted the doctor that put it in and he insists the band isn't too small. He won't do anything to help me unless I pay him more money. It's not covered under my insurance. The worst thing is I've not lost hardly any weight. I would imagine it's the processed food that's making it so much worse. I hope you find some relief. Christy

PS... I can't exercise much due to a severe back injury. I had major back surgery 4/32/07 and am still struggling trying to keep up with daily life (singe mom with kids, dishes, laundry, etc.) as well as work a full time job.

I am new to this forum and a recent bandster. I am so discouraged. I was banded 5/24/07 and have only lost 8 lbs and that was in the first 2 weeks. I stuck with the liquid diet and was so hungry! Now I can eat food and I still don't feel full very often. I have stopped eating anything after 6 pm at night in hopes that it will jolt the weight loss.... but I am hungry. Please someone tell me that once I have my first fill I will start to loose weight and quit being so hungry all the time.