Anyone have an endoscopy after lapband?

[SuzanneG 1]

My doctor fixed my hiatal hernia during my band surgery in Jan 08. It was amazing zero hearburn for over a year. Then in Oct of last year, after a fill, I started getting heartburn. No reflux, just a dry burn.

Well, after umpteen adjustments, my restriction is perfect, but the heartburn continues. My bariatric doc said the band looks perfect with fluro, but my GP said he wants to see the inside.

This will require taking Fluid out of my band, putting camera down my throat, then putting Fluid back in. I'm certain this will totally mess with my restriction and cause me many more adjustments....I'm dreading this.

More importantly, what could it be if my band isn't too tight and hasn't slipped (we have this confirmed)? GP thinks maybe an ulcer...... Would that affect my band? I would die if I lost my band.

Anyone else have this happen to them?

[SuzanneG 1]

Well, my endo is scheduled for this Friday, the 30th. Wish me luck. I'd still love to hear from anyone else who had one after banding.

[hdmdavid 0]

Sorry you have to go through this, Suzanne. I've been wondering the same thing myself, worried if I ever had to have one. Good luck!

David

[SuzanneG 1]

Thanks. I'll let you know how it turns out.