2 years out.....questions

BelBo2 · December 21, 2005

Hello,

I haven't been here for awhile. I lost over 100 pounds and have kept it off until about 1 month ago. I just noticed that I felt my restriction was almost gone. Went to the doctor for a fill and to see if I had lost any of the fill. No, I was still at 1.5cc so I got a small fill to 1.8cc. I had gained 10 pounds and was really upset. I have since lost 3 and am determined to get off the last 7 again. The problem I am having now is acid reflux. Darnit....I know how bad this can be and the only way I might be able to rid myself of it is to get unfilled but I don't want too. I just find it strange that .3cc's can make that much of a difference. I'm so bummed. I have such a fear of gaining my weight back. It's easy in the begining but later on things can change for us. I just need to get motivated again and stick to a lap band diet...which I will admit...during the holiday's I have been eating the wrong foods. Has anyone else had this happen to them. Band restriction lessening but the fill is still there and acid reflux? Anyone banded over 2 years too? I'm going to take my acid reflux meds that I've had but never have had to use and see how it goes. Watch what I eat and try to get my pouch empty when I go to bed and see. Thanks everyone.

Belinda

vinesqueen · December 21, 2005

Hi Belinda, welcome back! Congrats on your 100 pound loss, that is terrific.

From what I've learned, it is to be expected that once you lose any sort of significant weight, your band becomes looser becaues there is less internal pressure on the band.

As for the acid reflux, you might need to back down a .1cc. I know that that small amount can really affect how tight your band is. You might simply be too tight and might find that the tiny little adjustment might work wonders.

Cheers!

Alexandra · December 21, 2005

Hi Belinda,

I'm well over two years out and have experienced everything you mention. The trick, I think, is not to worry/obsess about it. You have the rest of your life to maintain your weight loss, and an up-and-down swing of 7-10 pounds from time to time is not going to mean you aren't a whopping success.

When I get reflux I manage it with behavioral changes--nothing after about 6:00 p.m. and only a small meal before that. A cup of hot tea sometime after dinner helps everything go down.

Drink lots of Water and eat very small meals--being good to your esophagus is the way to resolve minor issues. You'll be fine!!

lovecats85 · December 21, 2005

did they do a flouro to make sure you hgavent slipped?

BelBo2 · December 21, 2005

Thanks everyone for responding. No flouro this time. Now that's a scary thought but I don't think it's a slip but I guess you never know. I'm going to ride in out for a few days to a week and see how it goes. If it doesn't get better I will get unfilled. I guess it's back to the basic's again.....