having pain need advice

BEBBLY · September 27, 2004

Hi Everyone,

Here's the problem... I have been supper restricted for the past 2 1/2 weeks. So much so that I have lost 10 lbs!

I know that part is good but I am very scared and it is starting to wear on my nerves. I have been going through a home addition and initially got ripped off by a contractor and now I am on my second contractor. The stress has caused my restriction. In the past 3 weeks I remember having 3 meals without PB ing or pain.

Last night for instance I could not lie down. Because the acid in my stomach would shoot up to my throat and nostrils and I ended up throwing up on my pillow (which was not nice). So I spent the night in sitting position.

My family is encouraging me to get an un-fill. I currently have 2.5 cc. Any advice?

Has anyone gone through this? How did you deal with it?

Mary:(

donali · September 27, 2004

Hi Mary -

Stress is indeed a huge culprit in the matter of tightening restriction. If you cannot manage your restriction by relaxation techniques (i.e. stress management) and/or warm liquids, then it is indeed time to get an unfill until your stress is over and you can maintain a more acceptable level of restriction.

As you know, reflux is nothing to mess around with, and needs to be addressed immediately!

Good luck -

Alexandra · September 27, 2004

It's not supposed to be this painful, Bebbly. I definitely recommend calling your doctor for a slight adjustment. Better to have a slight unfill now than have major problems later!!!

La_madam · September 27, 2004

I would recomend an unfill like Doanli said atleast until your stress is over. Or maybe you just need a little taken out..

.5cc's removed can make the biggest difference. You do not want to do damage to your band or esphogus (sp?)

Good Luck

XOXOXO · November 5, 2012

I am feeling similar, having trouble with mush & liquids, every sip/mouthful hurts. I am heading in for an unfill in 2 days. This is not a fun way to live. Reflux is the pits. It's not meant to be like this. Ring for an appointment. I cannot wait to get in there. Best of luck