wrennbird

Thanks, Bobbie155. I'll ask my Dr. about that - although I didn't associate it with acid when it was happening. Don't envy you the camera down the nose. I had a hard enough time doing the acid reflux test prior to surgery.

I've been banded for two years. In general, I feel it's been a good experience. Six months ago, I got a fill (2.5 ccs) that felt like I'd hit just the right restriction - my appetite was gone and I really had to think about the whole chewing, size, and consistency issues before swallowing. I was thrilled. But two days later, my throat started cramping up, and would stay closed (although I could still swallow). I immediately had the band emptied and my soreness disappeared. A month later I had another fill with 3/4 the amount - again, throat collapsed, only this time when I had it emptied, my throat was really bad for over a week. Not really sure where to go from here. My doctor couldn't see anything wrong in the xrays. I've been without a fill for about 2 months and have lost ground in my weight loss efforts. I've got an appointment to follow up with the Dr. I'm wondering if anyone else has experienced this issue and has words of wisdom? With appreciation, Wrennbird

You sound strong and ready. I'm not as far along as you are in the process, and was interested to read what you've had to do in the way of preliminaries. Best wishes for a complication-free procedure!

Devana, Thanks for the advice! My dog and I are avid kayakers too. My best to you - and your son!

What a great forum! I've made the call and am working the process. I'm wondering if anyone on this forum has used the Methodist Medical Center in Peoria, IL for this procedure? That is where I intend to pursue the procedure. I'm so ready for this! I have four horses that look at me over the fence - wondering when they're going to get ridden again.