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Hi, i had the op 2 yrs ago and initially i lost 6 and a half stone over the yr. All was great, until i went and had my last fill just before Xmas 2010. At first i just thought the extra vomiting was just my fault , trying to eat as much as i had pre-fill. However after nearly 6 months of constant vomiting and no weight loss, it got to the point where i couldnt even get a cup of Water down. Ended up in A&E and there I discovered that i had Duedonitis and saggy aesophogus, it had been badly stretched buy the food and Fluid not passing through. It was also swollen around the site of the band. Luckily i was able to have the band emptied there and then. After a few days resting the throat i was able to eat and all pain and discomfort gone.

However, later that evening i was in extreme pain and my hubby rushed me to my local hospital again. This time it seems i had gastritis due to stomach acid coming back up through the band, but also it seems the band has moved down slighty altho the hospital was unsure how much. I have gained 1 and half stone back and am devastated, altho its my own fault.

I contacted Dr Chris and now i have to go to London (i live in Germany) pay £99 for a Barium xray and then another £80 consult fee to see him. He seems to think that the band may have not moved enough i can just get a fill and back on track, if it has moved a lot then i will need another op! more money.

My question to ppl is,if all is ok, Do you think i will be able to get back on track, my diet is shocking! i seem to have lost the motivation. Has anyone else had these probs and have you come out the otherside with success. I am starting to think i should of gone for the gastric bypass! Help!

Hi, i had the op 2 yrs ago and initially i lost 6 and a half stone over the yr. All was great, until i went and had my last fill just before Xmas 2010. At first i just thought the extra vomiting was just my fault , trying to eat as much as i had pre-fill. However after nearly 6 months of constant vomiting and no weight loss, it got to the point where i couldnt even get a cup of Water down. Ended up in A&E and there I discovered that i had Duedonitis and saggy aesophogus, it had been badly stretched buy the food and Fluid not passing through. It was also swollen around the site of the band. Luckily i was able to have the band emptied there and then. After a few days resting the throat i was able to eat and all pain and discomfort gone.

However, later that evening i was in extreme pain and my hubby rushed me to my local hospital again. This time it seems i had gastritis due to stomach acid coming back up through the band, but also it seems the band has moved down slighty altho the hospital was unsure how much. I have gained 1 and half stone back and am devastated, altho its my own fault.

I contacted Dr Chris and now i have to go to London (i live in Germany) pay £99 for a Barium xray and then another £80 consult fee to see him. He seems to think that the band may have not moved enough i can just get a fill and back on track, if it has moved a lot then i will need another op! more money.

My question to ppl is,if all is ok, Do you think i will be able to get back on track, my diet is shocking! i seem to have lost the motivation. Has anyone else had these probs and have you come out the otherside with success. I am starting to think i should of gone for the gastric bypass! Help!

Good Morning. I woke up and stepped on the scale and realized 2 things. First, I had lost another 4 pounds (total -50), and sencond it is my two month surgiversary:) WOW! I'm so happy I made this decision to change my life. Thank you all out there for your support and willingness to help the newbies, no matter how often we ask the same questions:) Happy Saturday!

You are an inspiration.