wendy230154

HI

thats all very interesting l had reflux before l had my band had laprazole had my band done may 2007 no reflux until 2008 april had a barium done as l was having terrible night reflux waking up with sick in my mouththe chap that did my barium said it was from the contents that sat above my band not food that had gone through my surgeon sugested tat l have a defill but at that time things had settled down had another little fill now had a 6.75ml in a 10ml band bang all of a sudden l can only drink cannot eat infact liquids sat there a hour or so had to have 0.5 ml out he sugested 0.25 ml out since that moment l havnt had any reflux sleep like a baby BUT l am able to eat more my reflux is going to detere how far l can go

good luck to you all keep supporting each other

wendy

hi everyone

l had a lapband done 2007 may l live in kent l had my band done 2007 by shaw somers would love to hear from anyone

wendy

hi

l had mine done in the uk by shaw somers l was back at work on day 4 no lifting for two weeks sloppy food ie shepardspie lots gravy mashed veg ect l found the whole procedure no worst than a mild period pain sleeping on the port side diffcult you will be fine

good luck where are you having yours done at

wendy:thumbup:

HI

L USE BODY FORTRESS FROM HOLLAND AND BARRETT L WAIT UNTIL ITS HALF PRICE DOWN TO 11.95 VANILLIA IS THE FLAVOUR FOR ME L DONT KNOW OF ANY OTHERS APART FROM SLIM FAST WHICH ISNT REALLY A Protein Drink

HOPE THIS HELPS

WENDY:thumbup:

hi sally l paid for it myself so l knew quite quick saw him 27th april opp 31st may you will be looked after really well all aftercare was a l if you want to chat email me you no

wendy

hi sally l live in kent l had my band done l year ago at st richards by shaw somers l have lost 3 stones

the milk diet is 2l semi milk an ox cube diet drinks and diet jelly the ammounts seem to vary from doctor to doctor l dont like milk so l had the hight Protein diet a bit like Atkins

good luck let me know how your doing if you need tochat let me know

wendy

hi

l find that is the worst thing about having a lapband l am l year in and head hunger is my worst thing l always think oh l havnt eaten much try a bit more my body says you dont need it ,

l expect its one of those things that wont go away

wendy

hi

yes l think so l had a very tight restriction so tight that l had bad night time reflux l had to get up my thrat felt burnt l had a barium by that time things had improved l had also lost more weight which l think losene the band a little and l have not suffered since touch wood

wendy

hi ; had my band done by chichester last may 2007 l had shaw somers l paid 4,990 thats his patrner that included all fills appointments ect

wendy

hi

just read your thread my docor has given me zoton fast tabs tha disolve in your mouth l take one eves as thats whem l suffer l try not to eat after 6 liquid meals help in the eves

l had my barium the reflux was not from the stomac but from resedue food left in my uppr band l have not spoken to my surgeon but have been told by his secretary that its been caused by being to tight l go nxt friday for a defill small l hope

ps have had no reflux for two weeks now so do l need a defill!!!

keep in touch wendy

hi hope your feelng better my surgeon put me on zoton fast which l have to take before bed that seems to be working they are expensive see if you can try them they stop the acid forming

wendy

hi thats sweet of you you just have to keep possitive l will let you know l am hoping all is well

wendy

hi l had my band done direct with shaw sommers at the chichester treatment centre in chicester for £4.950

WHY NOT MAKE UP A NEW THREAD WHOS HAD IT DONE THE CHEAPEST YOU NEVER NOW

Wendy

hi

thats interesting l had my band done 31st may 2007 l had reflux before my op 8months after l never suffered l have 6,5ml in a 10ml band for the last 3 months l have suffered at night only with terible reflux sometimes l have woken up with the sides of my mouth burnt. so l went back to see mr sommers as my years care is nearly up l was put on zoton fast tabs there has been a slight improvement but l am up still at least two nights a week with it

l thought yesterday as l only have 2 weeks left l need to sort this out l spoke to him l have to go and have a barium and be deflated then gradually be refilled l have lost 2st 8lbs l would love to lose the 3st that was my goal hope all goes well let me know l would be interested to see how you are doiung

wendy

l was 54 when first banded l surrered with reflux before l have been free from it for 10months then it came back with vengance its at night l end up getting up my surgeon has put me on zoton 30 mg fast tabs that dissolve in the mouth l have had a couple of good nights followed like last night up all night l am trying tonight last eating at 6 in the eve any tips l would be grateful

wendy

hi

l got mine from holland and barrett they are half price at the moment vanilla is nice they contain 90 cals per scoop plus milk its callerdbody fortress whey Protein £11.99 at the moment look on line wendy

hi

l had reflux bad before my band may 2007 l have not suffered since up until a month ago l had another fill lst feb and this has been tight l have been reluctant to have any out as l always lossen up after a couple of weeks l am fine with fluids food a little different l have to remember to chew so well then l am okay REFLUX this has started at night l am woken to find myself almost bubbling and l keep repeating its not nice l am reluctant tp have any removed but this is not nice l end up getting up

l have made an appointmeny to have a little removed if this is the cause or is it my old problem returning

wendy

hi please do you know of any support groups in kent at all thankyou

wendy

hi tried your web site las night had great trouble any support groups in kent l would love to come to one

wendy

hi its so hard after a life time of eating a certain way , l am 10 months after having a band fitted l still forget if l am rushing around or eating on the go you have to take time out and sit down and chew

wendy

hi thanks for your reply did you surrer with reflux at all some nights its horid didnt get it last couple of nights the restriction is good l am reluctant to have any out as l dont want to start putting on

good luck your doing well

wendy

hi

l have 6ml in a 10ml band on my last fill they put in 1ml Water went down fine its been tight but a little better but now l as suffering from reflux at night and sometimes in the day l am happy with my restiction but cannot take the refluxdo you think l need any removed my weightloss is very slow 2st 3lb since may 31st

please help

wendy

hi thankyou fo your replys this morning l have heartburn so l have taken gaviscon l will arrange a small nfill l used to get thisbefore l l had my band having had my band this was corrected so do you think l shouldgo back to liquids untill l see my doctor thankyou all for repling out there

wendy

hi can any one tell me why l seem to wake in the night with repeating bile its horrible my lat fill has left me very tight so it may mean that l need a little out l have 6ml in a 10ml band my loss is very slow 2.2st since 31st may 2007.

l ha ve another 3st to lose so its going to take years any advice l would be grateful the bile thing is not all the time

wendy

hi

thaks cathy l am going to holland and barrett tomorrow l am going to get some Protein drinks l think your country is a bit more advanced than us !!!

wendy