Tobey

it is the same as the barium swallow... i had my surgery done in Oregon and the aftercare was excellent just tough to get into the doctor as she is so popular. Her office handled the fills as well. I have not heard of a band eroding. I wish I had a better answer for you. If you wanted to call her office in Portland and ask for a referral to physicians in your area, you might have some luck. Her name is Emma Patterson... look up her number and maybe they can give you a good name. Best of luck.

I was able to see the doctor last Friday. They emptied my band and I had an esophogram. My band is still in place and everything looks healthy. I am relieved. The best we can figure out is that I was taking Advil for some back issues and that was cuaing the bleeding. Anyway, I am relieved and will have an empty band for a few weeks. I only have 25 pounds to goal so I hope to make some progress against that goal prior to getting a refill. Thanks for the advice. Todd

OK. I am looking for some peace of mind... I am now 25 months into lap band surgery. For the most part I am thrilled. I went from 270 to 196. My goal is 175. All lab tests are going great. I just need to sleep better. The last few weeks, I do fine in the day and then at night problems begin. I thought perhaps I was eating too late or picked up my wife's cough which was spurring on vomiting. After looking through this site, it appears that I may have a slipped band. I still feel full in the day as normal, but perhaps my upper stomach is too large to drain completely??? Not sure... also, if I drink any sweet liquids... juice, etc. it seems to come up like black tar... is that nromal. I should just drink Water right? :tongue2: Thoughts anyone.