Reflux redux?

[GreenChrysalis 1]

Sorry to hear that, wantitbad. Being on liquids is awful, no two ways about it. But look at it this way....at least you didn't cause permanent damage. This is a chance for you to get back on track, follow the rules and succeed. You can do this.

[bamboobabe 0]

Green, glad things are working out for you with the unfill and Prilosec.

Wantitbad, just wondering why you were able to eat if your band was closed? That's strange. How long do you have to be on liquids?

[AngelaW 0]

Bamboobabe,

My band was almost closed, but not completely closed. As I mentioned above, I have not been an ideal bandster...food choice and portion size wise.

I factor in stress, because my band tends to react to it. My stepson has been hospitalized five times since September of last year. The most recent in February and he ended up in ICU.

I notice changes when I am stressed and when my monthly visitor is here. I feel tighter. I think this might have played a role in what has happened...as there were many, many stressful days during that time and watching what I ate took the back seat.

Again, I take complete blame for my food choices, but how do you explain the band being THAT tight?? My last fill was on 11/11/08.

My doctor told me to be on liquids for at least a week. I am going to try to stay on until I see him again (2 weeks).

GreenChrysalis...Thank you for your words of encouragement. I am grateful that I have this band and for the opportunity to start over again. I know there are many that do not get a second chance...their bands slip or other issues occur...

Edited March 26, 2009 by AngelaW
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[jamd1 0]

Hi All!! I've been banded since 4/08 and my last fill was in August. I have 5cc in my 10cc band. Recently I've been experiencing reflux at night, it’s not every night, but it happens at least once or twice a week (yuck). I’m currently on Omeprazole, which I take daily and I take a Pepcid AC before I go to bed just as a precaution. Called my dr today and I’m waiting for a call back. I have great restriction and I can’t even recall the last time I pb’d. Why after all this time would I start having this reflux? Some days with the band, I feel tighter but we all have those types of days. I just want the reflux to go away.<?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" /><o:p></o:p>