LindaG427

I've been banded since July 2006 and since June 2007 I have had reflux problems. I never had reflux problems prior to surgery. I've changed my diet by eliminating foods that can trigger reflux and taking Nexium. 2.5 cc's was removed from my band (I had 3 cc's) and was hoping that this would help which it hasn't. Six months later, the reflux is still around. I've had horrible backaches and am only able to eat 1/4 cup of food at a time. I was having so much pain eating and drinking that I was put on Sucralfate which is used for ulcers and helped for a short time. I got an Endoscopy a few weeks back which shows no ulcers. Somedays I can tolerate liquids and other days it comes back up. Each day is different and I never know what will happen. The only upside to this is that I have lost 15 pounds since June. Linda

Hi, my name is Linda and I was banded on July 28, 2006 (today is my year anniversary). I live in Chicago and had my surgery at Northwestern Hospital by Dr. Nagle. I have a difficult time believing that a year has passed by so quickly and how much my life has changed. I've lost so far 45 pounds and a whole lot of inches. I have had only one fill since September and probably due for another soon. I still have restriction with eating, but my weight loss has plateaued. I love my new lifestyle and cannot believe how far I have come in a year. Besides the physical transformation, my emotional and mental health has changed so much. I more self confidence and my real personality has come out. I cannot believe how many years I spent so unhappy and hiding it from my family and friends. Linda