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paxie reacted to shrinkinmom in Does the Acid Reflux get worse over time?
Hi, I have had the same issues and I notice that my diet makes a big difference. If I stick to a very low carb high Protein diet I rarely have any problems with my band. Once I introduce to many carbs especially sugarary foods.or things like soda or alcohol my stomach flares and the reflux returns. It is impossible to be perfect so it does happen from time to time. I think these things may cause reflux with or without the band but it would take place lower in the stomach and may not be as problematic. Try monitoring your diet to see if it helps. Do some reading on foods that cause inflammation in the body and see if avoiding them helps over time.
I also try to stick to liquids for a day or two after I had reflux or a bad episode with heaving to give my stomach a chance to calm down.
I was banded in 2009 and have not had a change in fill since 2011. I am not willing to give up my band. I lost 120 lbs and have kept it off. I have two family members who both had bypass and both have gained their weight back. The surgery is just a tool if we don't change our attitude towards food no surgery works.
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paxie reacted to MooMoo???? in TO REVISE OR TO REMOVE?
Once you get the sleeve the extra weight gained after the band is out comes off super quick
Lapband Nov 13 - Removed Sept 16
Gastric Sleeve Jan 16
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paxie reacted to MooMoo???? in TO REVISE OR TO REMOVE?
Hi, I had a lapband in nov 13 and I lost 15kg by about March 14, then my weight started to increase, along with major reflux and vomiting. I made the decision to get it removed, and only by having it removed they found that the band had malfunctioned and was twisted and kinked, hence the trouble I was having. It was removed in Sept 16. I had it removed and I put on no weight and my reflux instantly was gone in the 3 months I had to wait to get a gastric sleeve. I have had my sleeve a week ago and looking forward to eating tiny portions of what ever I want. I would suggest maybe you get an X-ray to see weather everything is in the right place and functioning the way it should be. If your port is the only major issue, maybe you could just get it moved. Anyway that's my story. Hope it helps.
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