male only Weight Loss/Reflux due to fill

[pronetus 0]

Gents,

I was banded Aug 07. I have lost only about 40 from surgery, but I haven't gained any back which is good. I also had a year with almost no restriction. I have climbed aboard the fitness wagon yet again and I am making progress. My challenge with my AP-L band is that every time I got clost to good restriction (circa 9.7cc) I would develop BAD reflux and need to have an unfill. I tried meds, lifestyle modifications everything. No joy. So now I am wondering, if any of you have experienced the same thing. My hope is that If I can drop another 20 lbs or so, the reflux issue may not be as bad. Or am I just dreaming? I don't want to lose any of this great progress that I am making due to the hard work I have been doing in the gym. Also, when I do get closer to my goal weight I would like to have the band there to back me up and help me maintain. I welcome any thoughts and experiences.

Today is the 11th. NEVER FORGET

Edited September 11, 2010 by pronetus

[Mimilou2004 13]

Fine tuning the band is very aggravating for some of us and living with reflux and heartburn is horrible. I lived that way for 4 months and finally got a very small unfill of 0.15 and in 2 days the reflux was almost gone and now 2 weeks later I am doing well with almost sweet spot restriction. I am on maintenance and am learning to balance my cals in and exercise out and w/o the band I would be sunk. I wish you the very best and hope after your next fill you will have your sweet spot. Congratulations on maintaining your 40 pound loss, that is nothing to sneeze at. I hope your care giver is capable of tiny unfills if you need it.

Mimi

[msampson 0]

how long did it take you yo lose your weight?