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I am feeling very overwhelmed. My last fill was pretty tight and I lost about 6 lbs the first week. After the first two or so weeks my restriction lessened quite a bit. My problem is, I ended up having SEVERE GERD. Just swallowing Water burned. So I went to a Gastro Dr. and he did an Endoscopy. Thankfully my results came back normal, but he was quite concerned because he saw no evidence of me having any restriction. He said he knows I am banded only because I told him so. He wants me to go back to my surgeon because he is worried that I may have a leak. I have an appt. next week with my surgeon.

So my question is, does anyone know any information on Lapband leaks? I paid out of pocket for this and there is no way I can afford to pay for it again. Any advice is greatly appreciated.

Lappyloo

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A leak would mean your band has emptied and GERD doesn't sound like a symptom of an empty band? A band that is too full would indicate reflux.

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I agree with TMF.

First, a gastro doctor knows absolutely nothing about a Lap band. A lot of well meaning gastros and radiologists often try to diagnose band problems but fail miserably. The only person qualified to deal with band issues is a bariatric surgeon.

Also, as TMF said, the fact you have severe GERD is a sign of a band too tight not a band too loose.

Talk to your bariatric doctor and let him check your band Fluid and tightness.

Best wishes.

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