Possible Erosion....something Has Changed....

[PEvette 297]

this is a question for those of you who have experienced erosion....what are the signs?? Over the last week I've been having really really bad acid reflux, even during the day.....to the point that I have a hard time sleeping at night, like I'm choking on my saliva (I know graphic, but its the truth) Even sitting up in my recliner I have reflux....

What did you experience??

I'm glad I have decided to get this band out of me, but that's not until June....I have a doctor appt on Feb 2nd and I hope everything is ok and it stays ok until June, but this week has been more horrible than the last 7 years with this band in me!

[rahnava 30]

My band eroded into my stomach = hole in my stomach. My tummy hurt every time I ate anything. Acid reflux all the time and I had an ulcer. I had infection and felt horrible all the time. If you can have an EGD, have one.

[MoonSiren 48]

I'm so glad I didn't go for the band. That sounds so scary. My prayers are with you!

[Formerly Fluffy 5]

It could be just a slip and not erosion. Either way.............the sooner it comes out the better in my opinion! Good luck on your revision!

[thebionicbroad 127]

Yes, something has changed. Get to the doctor. Acid reflux and night cough are major signs of at least a slip. Doctor!

[FXDF2008 14]

I currently have a very eroded band (in the middle of my stomach) and am waiting on a surgery date to have it removed. I have had absolutely NO symptoms with the exception of weight gain because I have only moderate restriction provided by the obstruction in my stomach. Lately I've been feeling some twinges and odd little feelings and pains but I'm not sure if they are related to my band or just me being hyper-conscious because I know something isn't right.

I have to agree with the others though, it sounds a lot like slippage to me. I would try to get in sooner if you can.

[PEvette 297]

Thank you everyone for everything! A friend suggested that I take Tagamet and I took a pill 30 before I ate on Sunday and everything in my pouch came up....so I waited another hour before I ate and I was fine, actually had an okay night...but I could still feel the acid when I laid down in bed....

I just read online that sleeping pills makes acid reflux worse...I've been having to take them every night since I started this school year, its the only way I can get some sleep....but I see I'm going to have to stop them some how....

I'm going to take your suggestion to see if I can get to the doctor sooner...