gator27

I was banded on 10/27/08 and I know what you are going thriugh. It got to the point where I told the Doc. to remove the band. I was covered by insurance for the band and just found out they will pay for the removal due to all the problems. Hope things get better for you.

I hope you have a good dinner with your family. I spoke with my Dr.and he told me if I wanted to remove the band he would but it was up to me since he did not find any problems when they did the scope. I explained to him even if you dont see anything there is something wrong I should not be having these problems. Now I am wondering if insurance would cover the removal since the Dr.didn't see any apperant problems. Today has been a good day since I have no fill and was able to eat without feeling like a golf ball in my chest but the reflux is still bad.

Raven,Iknow what you are going thru I have the same thing going on. Went to the Dr.yesterday and had a scope done all came back fine. Dr.said I was juct eating to fast that what is causing all the problems. I explained I do not eat fast and this happenms when I have not eaten at all and some times I can not even get water down and I only had 4cc in a 14 cc band. Dr.removed fill and sent me home.I was pissed

Sorry I ment I was banded on 10/27/2008 and yes all this started before my first fill. Due to my work I can not see the Dr. till monday but will be there at 8:30 am .

I was banded 10/27/2008 and one week after surgery I started PBing all the time even when I drink water. I would be talking to someone and all the sudden "BURP"I deal with the public every day. Also I have bad reflux never had it before the band and have to sleep with my head elevaleted or it wakes me up. I have a 14cc band with 3cc in it. First fill was 12/03/2008 the Dr. said this was due to eating to fast and said to take over the counter acid medication. When they did my fill it was done under the Fluro X-ray and they said every thing looked ok just go on liquids for a few days. Well a week on liquids and no relief. I will see the Dr. on Monday 12/15 again. I have lost 40 lbs.since being banded but I believe that the weight loss is from diet and exericse because with 3cc I do not have any restriction and can eat a lot more that the 5oz of food they want me to eat. I was covered by insurance and wondering if I keep having these problems will they cover the removal. Any info will help.