Director@WCPI

Try Dr Emma Patterson in Portland Oregon.

Hello every one I am new to this forum but have been banded for over 3years.(I did not know this was here) I am unfilled and PB at least 3xs weekly.(I just found out what PB meant today Thanks) The worse symptom I experience now is sever reflux.I have to sit up at night several xs per week to sleep. I am afraid this is damaging my esophfagus.I live on Pepsid Complete(My life saver). I do know that some of it is due to the fact that I need to chew slower and stay away from chicken and french fries.(French frys were never ment to be eaten one at a time untill mushy).( I have lots of experience trying to get unstuck) I have not seen my dr for over a year now and will be making an appt soon.After reading several stories I have learned some valuable information that I will put to use.I am excited to try the pinapple juice for stuck food issues. I had intended to get a fill thinking that if the opening was smaller the food would not get stuck in the opening but not sure that would solve the reflux issues. I am slowly regaining the mere 40lbs lost since surgery.I do know that the band is only a tool and I guess I need to re educate myself about using this tool.My husband thinks I am a bulimic.Dinner last night ended up in the bushes at the restaraunt parking lot.(Sorry for the visual).I am excited to read all the different forums and I am sure I will gain alot of great information from all of you.I will post after my Dr appt to let you know the out come..Thanks for listening and I look forward to conversing with you.. Debbie