I am almost 4 years out and was overeating a few months ago. I had some severe episodes of acid reflux. I put myself on liquids until I could get in to see the doc. It was a new doc. They said my band had been way too tight for years. She unfilled it completely and as soon as I was off liquids a few days later the stomach soreness started. Severe soreness, severe bloating, couldnt even button my pants. This was AFTER the unfill and once I started eating solids. The doctor thought the band might have eroded and I had an endoscopy with the possibility of band removal. While waiting for the scope, my symptoms slowly went away, VERY slowly... I still had the scope and it turned out completely normal. During this time, I had a constant sore and red throat but NO acid reflux that I could tell. Saw throat doc who said it was acid reflux, or damage to my throat from the previous reflux. My stomach has now felt ok for two weeks but suddenly its coming back, soreness and my sore throat is also coming back.... HELP! I have had my band completely unfilled for about 5 weeks. I dont seem to have been eating too much more, but feel SO bloated. I am due to get my band refilled within the week. Wondering what that will bring...
