privatedancer7

I was diagnosed with dysphagia after the band was removed. My doctor recommended another physician help me because this problem was out of his area. I take a muscle relaxer that works sometimes. You mention that there are experts in your area that can help you with your dysphagia. Does anyone know of any experts in California that can help with this problem? I sincerely hope that no one else has to deal with this scary, uncomfortable feeling. Private Dancer 7 Banded March 2008 Removed August 2008 Dr. Krahn San Bernardino, California

The gastroenterologist stated that the lap band caused my problem. I had no problems before the lap band. I only got 1 fill-the smallest amount available-because my doctor noticed that something just did not work well. I only regret that I did not insist that the band be removed immediately. Private Dancer 7 Banded by Dr. Krahn March 2008 Removed August 2008 San Bernardino, California

I contracted dysphagia due to a failed lap band. I take a muscle relaxer for the esophagus. I have good days and bad days. I totally regret having the procedure done and I pray that I will be normal again. My doctor sent me to another doctor to figure out what to do with me. If anyone knows of a doctor that can help me, please let me know. Private Dancer 7 Banded by Dr. Krahn 2008 San Bernardino, California

:mad:I had very similar circumstances and did niot realize that my esophagus was being damaged on top of everything else. I was banded in March and finally had it taken out in August. Unfortunately, the damage was done. Altjough it has been a year since I was debanded, , I take a muscle relaxer for my esophagus. Sometimes it works and sometimes it doesn't. Furthermore, my surgeon recommended that I see another doctor for my problem. I have been so depressed about the decision that I made to have the band but I have decided to deal with it instead of being stressed. With a damaged esophagus, you feel like you still have the band in and that it is too tight.. Eventually, the feeling goes away and comes back again. Please stay on top of complications and ask your doctor to carefully monitor the situation so that you won't be left with a damaged esophagus!!! Private Dancer7 Banded March 2008 Dr. Krahn San Bernardino, California

Unfortunately, I tried to wait on the band and kept it for 7 months. I have irreversible espophagus damage and must take a muscle relaxer the rest of my life. If you are having problems as I did early on, please think about what you are doing and make informed choices. Good Luck and God Bless.......... Private Dancer7

I had the same problem and after 5 months I was not able to get anything down. I had to receive emergency surgery to remove the band. Unfortunately, the band, scar tissue and what ever else has damaged the area and I still have some dificulties swallowing 75% of the time. I take a muscle relaxer for my swallowing. It seems to help. I was told that nothing else can really be done. Private Dancer7

Thanks for the response. I guess that it depends on if you are lucky or the degree of skill of the surgeon. I have read some posts where people had virtually no reaction after the removal. I suppose that it does come with the territory. Private Dancer7

Do you know if this could cause difficulty swallowing even though the band has been removed? My band was removed in August 2008 and I still have good and bad days with getting food down. I am thinking now that maybe the scar tissue or something else is causing the problem. Private Dancer7 Banded March 2008 Removed August 2008

My band was removed in August and I still have recurring problems with my esophagus-difficulty swallowing. My doctor has placed me on a drug that lowers blood pressure and helps with muscle spasms. I am going back to see the doctor because the meds do not work consistently. I am also getting a second opinion because I feel that something was done that has damaged my insides even though the lap band is gone. If anyone has any suggestions, please respond. Private Dancer7 Banded March 2008 Band removed August 2008 Moreno Valley California

I had difficulty swallowing food shortly after surgery. The situation got worse and my doctor was very concerned about giving me a fill. He did give me one fill and had to take it out because it immediatley made my problem worse. What is so strange is that even after removal I still have swallowing episodes which means that something has been altered. I just pray that if and when I have surgery again-hopefully for the last time-the situation can be corrected. Private Dancer7 Inland Empire

Hello. It sounds like you had a rough time. My surgery went well although I eventually had the band removed due to swallowing and unfortunately the situation is still bad even though the band is gone. By the way, who is your doctor. I live near you and I wonder if by chance we had the same doctor. Private Dancer7