Drm845

Happy 47th Birthday Drm845!

thanks, I was going to gastroenterologist who suggested that i have my esophagus stretched, but the bariatric surgeon says no, my band is too tight. so he took all fluid out of band and I had to start all over w/fills. I had the position of the band checked out,and it was good; but no further testing to see if maybe a hernia has developed. thanks for that info.they did ask me if i had ever thought about converting to the bypass.

Hey friend! I'm not sure what steps your docs have done to check on the reflux problem, but if you're still having a problem after a year with no relief then it's time to ask for some action. I'm also wondering what the LB doc has suggested since you can't get restriction without getting the reflux? Did either doc do more testing to see if a hernia has developed? Have they checked to see if the esophagus is working properly and have they checked the position of the band/pouch, scope? I don't know much, but others have mentioned there are more things they can do besides just give you meds. I think I'd start with the gastro. and insist they go to the next step since the meds. aren't working. You don't want to develop Barret's esophagus from all the reflux...and you need some relief from this so you can get more restriction so your Band is working properly. If your gastro. isn't helping then maybe it's time for a second opinion. Sorry you're having this problem...keep me posted. -BG

I just read your blog about reflux! TY very helpful info there. I was banded 05/2007 have terrible issues w/reflux ever since. I been filled and unfilled so many times. only lost 46 lbs to date. I went to gastroenterologist who put me on omeprazole more than a year ago. any info on how long you should take that? a lot of times I wake up because I will have reflux and will need to purge. also have a lot of wierd gassy noises?? whats the deal w/that?? discouraged about my wight loss!