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MLJ

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    Acid Reflux Question

    Pre banding I had acid reflux and was on Nexium. Post banding I was able to stop taking Nexium. However, I always seem so tight that I hardly ate anything. I have had all fill removed and then refilled a couple of times. Recently I had acid relux so bad that I went to see my GI specialist and several tests. All seemed normal. When I continued with the problem, he recommend that I take Nexium 2xday. That is when I called my lapband doctor. They had me come in and discovered that my band had slipped.--it had slipped before that this is why the fill removal which is the first step at trying to fix the slippage. But this time he would need to surgically go in and fix it. In doing so he discovered a hernia which needed to be repaired. My acid reflux is gone albeit I am still taking the Nexium until I finish the prescription. I have a post op visit in a week but I suspect that everything will be fine. I am experiencing shoulder pain for the first time--I know this is related to the gas and that walking is the cure. Anyway I thought I would share my experience. By the way, I may have caused the slippage by drinking carbonated drinks. MLJ
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    Who Has Lost Over 100 Pounds?!?!

    Hello. I am new to this board. I have lost 100 pounds since my surgery November 2003. I would like to lose another 50 lbs before I contemplate cosmetic surgery for the sagging skin. While I am thrilled that I have lost this much, I feel that the journey has been a very slow process for me. I seem to hover over 180 lbs and can seem to do anything about it. Has anyone or is anyone experiencing this and has made a break through? Don't get me wrong. I am thrilled that I have lost weight and more thrilled that I no longer have to take meds for Type 2 Diabetes and Acid Reflux and that I have more energy. Just need help over this hump? Any help is greatly appreciated. MLJ

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