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I was banded 3-4 years ago. The procedure was a success, and I reached my goal weight of 150 (65 lb. loss) in 7 months. Shortly after eating my goal, I began to get really bad reflux, so my doctor suggested that I unfill the band for a few weeks and see if it helps. Once the liquid was removed, the reflux improved greatly, but of course, I gained some weight back.

Long story short, my band has been adjusted several times, and it is now filled as much as it can be, without my reflux getting too bad. It is not filled enough to cause much restriction, and in the past year I have gained back almost 40 lbs. I am terrified and feeling out of control. At my last visit, my doctor said my esophagus was slightly dilated, and suggested I eat more slowly and chew really well.

It's been 2 months since my last visit to him, and I just can't get back on track

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Boy. This is a slippery slope isn't it? After the first few years things change. The sweet spot is hard to find and to get it right without regaining or regurgitating is very hard for me my dr. Is 3 hrs away so that makes it more of a journey Work and life and all

Usually I do well but some days.

Ok well I got a new bike today so I am very pleased. Kinda like a kid. A big cruiser bike tho

5 1/2 years and still I struggle. My dr says scar tissue prevents from full fill. Ok sigh. Hope to chat with a seasoned bander soon

Julie❤

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I understand your frustration. Reached my goal weight last year, had a slip with eventual band removal. 45 pounds later I was re-banded. It has been a little diferent than I remember. I am trying to be more mindful of what I eat, and exercising. The exercise was something thatt I did very little of last time. I am trying to use a food diary to keep track of my food intake on My fitness pal. It has been slow going, but it is a start. Don't get dscouraged. Take one meal at a time.

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