chris hall

I have not had lapband surgery but I had a stomach stapling and the same thing was a problem with me. I couldn't swallow anything but cheetos! I lost but was developing cardiac problems. I had it revised and for almost a year I still had everyday swallowing poblems. I still occasionally have swallowing problems. My sister had Lapband and I tried to talk her out of it because I remembered the nausea. Sure enough not long after her surgery the throat started spasms and the swallowing was impossible. Today, the surgeon injected Botox in the esophagus to try to relax the spasms. It was a first, for I think, anyone to do this type of injection. She wants the Lapband removed, and I agree. She also, was developing irritation and a small ulcer where the stomach acids were coming up next to the Lapband and not going down, but burning and irritating the stomach lining. The weight lost is great for people but too many side effects. I have lost 80lbs. in a year just not eating anything white is my rule! Think about it sugar and flour products. It's easy. Anyone interested in my diet can email me chall9494@aol.com:biggrin: Chris