Cantweight2lose

I found out that I have a stretched esophagus :tt1: by the radiologist on tuesday. I have not talked to my surgeon just yet he will not have the results from the GI until Friday or Monday. So for those who had a stretched esophagus what did your Dr do? Did he/she just unfill you? Did you need surgery to fix it? Is your abdomen talking to you? In a deep voice:angry: :thumbup: My gas or whatever it is really loud and embarrassing. :rolleyes2: I've never had gas or reflux prior to the band. Any help with the above questions would be greatly appreciated!

Thanks for this.:thumbdown:

Congrats! I hope I get sleeved soon too!

I'm looking to get a revision to the VSG. My ins covers VSG but the lady at the Dr's office said that I would have to qualify as if I am having WLS for the 1st time. I no longer have any co-morbids and my bmi is 36 I'm wondering if it will be approved. Has anyone been approved with a similar situation?

Hello all I just found out about this site! Woooohoo! Anyways, I was banded in Aug 2006. My highest that I weighed was 262 I am 5'7.5 but I claim 5'8. I lost 40lbs in the 1st year.... yeah that's it.:biggrin: I honestly have not had any problems with my band medically it has been my compliance. I can not control my hunger and with my band being full (now..in the 1st year) I hardly ever feel full. I got really discouraged and embarrassed when I went to get my last fill..my Dr told me "This is the last fill because your band is full and you haven't even lost 50lbs yet in a year. I don't know what else to do with you." So after that last appointment I felt like a failure (i was too cuz I couldn't event follow the rules so I could lose the weight). Anyway i am here to just read you guy's thought and stories to see what my next step is going to be. Thanks for reading and keep up the good work!

^^^^^ We actually had our surgery the exact same day! I am researching the VSG now. Hopefully INS will cover it.