Asphalt Angel

Is there anyone out there that was born with acid reflux and had the band surgery? and what happen? Did things go good or not?

Yep I was born with it and have trouble with today. But I am on nexium and it works great. What I was wondering was if anyone had it before the surgery and how it is now after the surgery.

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Hello my name is Cathy, I live in Gloucester Va and I am thinking about the lap band system. But it truly scares me. But I have tried everything else and nothing. I would loose and then gain and loose and gain. I am sure you all know the roller coaster ride we all take. I was stupid when I was young and started smoking. Now I am paying for that even tho I have been smoke free for 8 years now. The bigger I get the weaker my lungs get and I know I have to do something or else. I have an appointment with my family doc on thursday and I am going to talk to him about the band. It just scares me with everything that can go wrong. I guess what I am trying to get at is how did some of you get passed your fear? any help or advice would be great. I know I have to do this just need a kick in the butt I guess. Thanks in advance for any advice.

Thank you niterun. I will keep that in mind and you just get a pm. lol I have no problem with soda. I have not had one in about 4 or 5 years. My doc told me to stop drinking it because it was making heart beat funny and almost caused me to pass out. And as for tea I use the triva or splenda for that. and it is decafe. I only get very little chocolate due to the caffen. the only health issue i have is my lungs from being a smoker so many years. Blood pressure is good sugar is good and chlo is good.

I guess it is more of the fear of what comes next after the weight loss. I can not afford to have pastic surgery to get reed of the extra skin that I know will be there. Yeah my ins will pay for the band part but not the putting things back where it belongs part and am affraid that will look worse than me being fat. My cusions had the gastic done and they did not get surgery to put things back and they just look awful. But I also know they did not take to good of care of themselves either. But that is my main fear.. The extra left overs.. As for hubby joining me. He would kill himself. He does not chew his food good and I would be afraid he would cause a blockage. I would love for him to join me. We both need it. But he has to do it when he is ready and learn to chew his food better. What is it with some men that have inhale there food like someone is going to steal it from them if they don't eat it fast enough. (sigh) But oh well I have to do something I can not keep going like this and Thank you both so much for your reply.