RebyTex

I have been having a hard time keeping food down since my first fill in Sept 2008. I had a semi unfill a few weeks later, but was still having issues. I was typically throwing my food back up every two out of three days- but didn't really care since I was losing weight. Last week, I got a cold, and I started throwing up every thing I ate, even Water. Yesterday I started getting brown/red clots in my vomit, which I believe was blood and my stomach felt swollen. So between the clots and the swelling, I decided to get a complete unfill. The doctor did not know how much he took out, but it was 3.5 syringes worth. The doctor said he was worried about erosion and told me to get an endoscopy and blood work. I felt a lot better and was able to easily drink after the unfill. My doctor told me to go eat as soon as I felt up to it. I had a 1/2 cheeseburger (no bun or fries) and split pea Soup last night- a few hours after my unfill. I felt some restriction while eating, so stopped, and then felt fine for a few hours. Before I went to bed, I got that "stuck" feeling, so I forced myself to throw up the cheeseburger. I had terrible acid reflux last night, and took tums several times. I also felt a pulsing sensation in my stomach under my rib cage. I threw up again this morning. I can however, (so far) keep down liquids- but I feel dizzy, and weak and generally awful as well as my stomach is still hurting. I am supposed to fly somewhere tonight, and am worried that I might have internal bleeding, and the altitude change could cause a problem? I also keep getting very dizzy because of not eating/drinking. I guess my quetions are Has anyone had this pulsing sensation, and what is it? After a complete unfill, if you are still throwing up, what should you do? Should I fly?

Endescopy showed esophageal erosion do they prescribed loszenge prilosec ( and did a complete unfill 2 days before). I ate some Clear liquids on Monday but they came up in a coughing fit on that night. However, everything since then has stayed down (including eggs and chips and cheesesteaks) http://tickers.TickerFactory.com/ezt/t/ww60ghX/weight.png

In case anyone was wondering, I have decided not to fly today. I spoke to my doctor again this AM, and he thinks it is a slip, and wants me to go for a range of tests on Monday to confirm.

I have had three fills so far (my fourth is scheduled for Wed 7/23) and I don' t really feel restriction. I have a 10 cc band and have been filled 5/21 - 1.8 cc 6/11 - 1 cc 6/25 - 0.5 cc So a total of 3.3 cc. Is anyone else feeling good restriction yet? And if so, at what level is your band filled?

Wilkenfeld in Conroe. He provides the best aftercare of any doctor in Houston.

I am originally from North Jersey. Then I lived in Phila, PA. Now I live in Houston, Texas. Was banded May 1, 2008 by Dr. Wilkenfeld. He did a great job.

Today will be my third fill and nine weeks since surgery. I am only down 16 lbs. I know it is my fault for not eating better (foods) and exercising more... But b/f surg, I would have lost a lot if I was eating the small amount I eat now! And on a side note, I was this weight around January of last year, and was able to wear a regular size 16 (from ny and co). Today- I can not wear those jeans from last year.... and am just (barely) in my 18s (of the same jeans)! I guess my weight redistributed? Anyone else have that happen to them?

I was banded on May 1. I lost 11 lbs pre op. That makes 14 lbs lost since I got my band, and I got a 1 cc fill in my 3rd week. I have only lost 4 lbs since my fill... But I haven't been eating well.