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Did any one experience excessive acid reflux after disbanding ? It happened during the 2nd week and i feel that i am losing control in resolving it. Thanks private dancer 7

Hello. I forgot how to post this message so all that I can do is reply. SIne we were debanded about the same time I wanted to ask you if acid reflux is common after debanding. It has been two weeks and it just happened. It appears to be hard to manage. Private Dancer7 Banded 3/21/08 Debanded 8/8/08

I am sorry about you problems. I too lost my band after being hospitalized three times for inability to get most anything down, I pray that you will still reach your goals. If you get this email can you help me get this to the general public on lap band removal I have forgotten how to send a general email. I still feel tight and I still have spasms although it is out. I am wondering if this is normal. My doctor is aware of everything but I am still worried. Thanks Private Dancer7

Can you tell me how long it took for you to get back to normal-eating and drinking? I too had a lot of scar tissue and I was told that that I have esophageal spasms. My band has been out for a week now Private Dancer Banded 3/21/08 Removed 8/05/08

I just had my band removed after not being able to swallow solids and sometimes liquids on too many occasions over a five month period. I must say that the band removal surgery was really difficult for me and I still can not swallow the way I used to. My doctor said that there is a tremendous amount of scar tissue that has to be removed when the band is taken out and that thuis is a difficult and maybe dangerous procedure. Were any of you guys told this initially? I wonder if this has any residual effects on swallowing even though the band is gone.I just pray that I will be normal again. Private Dancer7

I have been tight for 8 days. I am able to keep liquids down but I am tight most of the time. My doctor totally removed all liquid from the band 4 days ago. I have never vomited or felt that anything got stuck but I have had esophageal spasms twice(hospitialized twice) and was told on both occasions that the band was in the correct place. I was banded on March 21st 2008 and I am starting to think that the band is not for me. I have lost 25 pounds since March 21 but need to lose at least 50 more pounds. Any and all advice will be appreciated. Private Dancer Banded 3/21/08 Beginning weight 260 Current weight 235

I had a similar experience with rice and ended up in the hospital for two days. Private Dancer Banded 3/21/08

Hello everyone, Has anyone been diadnosed with esophagus spasms.? I was recently diagnosed with it. I have had the band for 6 weeks and have lost 25 pounds. Ths spasms make it difficult for anything to go down. I have experienced this twice and was hospitalized twice. Priavate Dancer Banded March 21, 2008

It's nice to know that it is just a phase. My doctor said that he has not seen spasms like this in lap band patients. I almost think that he wants to take it out if the spasms continue. By the way, he has an excellent reputation.

Thank you so much. I will try your recommendations.

I don't have a lot of pain . I just feel like I can not get a drop of anything down-even Water. Good Luck to you!!! Private Dancer 7

Thank you. I am having a manometry tomorrow-I am not sure how to spell it. Thanks for the advice. I really want to keep the band. Private Dancer 7

I had the same surgery and I had minimal pain . Good Luck!!

I have been reading this platform for months and find it very encouraging. I had the lap band done on March 21 and things went great until three days ago. I ate some mashed fried rice and a small muffin the next morning. By noon that day I could not eat or drink. The radiologist confirmed that it was an obstruction and within three hours I had an endoscopy. The endoscopy doctor said that he saw nothing there but my banddoctor believes that the rice really did the job. I am resting at home after being dismissed. I have to see the throat doctor because he feels that there is somthing going on-spasms-attributed to the esophageal problem that caused the whole thing. I would appreciate your response. Banded March 21, 2008 by Dr. Krahn Weight loss 20 lbs. Private Dancer7

I was banded on March 21 by Dr. Krahn at Saint Bernardine Medical Center in San Bernardino , California and live in Moreno Valley . I really enjoy reading the 50's comments. Moreno Valley is 40 miles east of Palm Springs.:thumbup: Private Dancer 7

I was banded by Dr. Krahn on March 21st. I am very pleased with his work. I also met with with his support group before I made my decision. The support group loved him!!!!! Private Dancer7