Seeking Guidance

[Tamjpjb 1]

Hi everyone-

Looking for an ear- I am pretty sure I may need to get a slight un-fill, but I am looking for some guidance. My band may be too tight. I know last time I talked with my doctor- last November- he mentioned that scar tissue tends to build up around the 2nd year, I am now into year 3. I have not had any weight loss since November, and have actually gained 10 lbs over the past few months. I have been walking for exercise, at least a mile (if not 2) 5 times a week. I also have had really bad heartburn to the point that I have been taking Maalox tabs pretty much daily. I have also had more frequent bouts of regurgitation at night. Waking up with a cough and choking on it. Not only is it gross, but it worries me. And it's not that I'm eating late, If I even have Water, it eventually comes up. Even if I sit up for a half-hour or so before laying down.

Any advice??? HELP!

Tami

[Astrasmom 1]

Hi everyone-

Looking for an ear- I am pretty sure I may need to get a slight un-fill, but I am looking for some guidance. My band may be too tight. I know last time I talked with my doctor- last November- he mentioned that scar tissue tends to build up around the 2nd year, I am now into year 3. I have not had any weight loss since November, and have actually gained 10 lbs over the past few months. I have been walking for exercise, at least a mile (if not 2) 5 times a week. I also have had really bad heartburn to the point that I have been taking Maalox tabs pretty much daily. I have also had more frequent bouts of regurgitation at night. Waking up with a cough and choking on it. Not only is it gross, but it worries me. And it's not that I'm eating late, If I even have Water, it eventually comes up. Even if I sit up for a half-hour or so before laying down.

Any advice??? HELP!

Tami

It sounds to me that you do need a tiny un-fill. Even if you had scar tissue it still shouldn't make you regurgitate or heart burn. Do you have night coughs as well? If you aren't getting the proper nutrients in you won't lose weight either, you can actually gain weight. I would definately talk to your doctor.

As for your gain, are you journaling your foods that you eat? If not you might want to start. Sometimes you will be suprised at the amount of calories and things you are eating. Also walking is great but you might have to up your exercise a little. Incorporate some weight training into the routine if you can. Maybe a bit more cardio.

Hope this helps and I hope you feel better soon. Keep us posted. Good luck to you.

[Tamjpjb 1]

I am coughing at night and even during the day. It's hard for me to track my calories, considering I have also been pb-ing more and more. I guess I will also hit the treadmill to bring the cardio up, but I will call the doctor and see when he can get me in. Thanks.

[annieM 2]

Check with your doc and maybe he'll do a barium swallow to see what is going on down there. Your symptoms sound a lot like mine when my pouch was dilated. Mine was an extreme case and I needed my band removed and a new one placed there, so don't delay in getting this checked out. If your pouch is dilated, it could be that a period of being unfilled will help it go back into shape.

Good luck!