My Band Xray And Possible Unfill Due To A Slip....

[marfar7 1,528]

Hey everyone,

So I finally did something about the horrible reflux I've endured the past 4 mths. I saw my GP this past Monday and he advised me to talk to my surgeon about possibly being too tight. I emailed the nurse and she responded promptly. Told me it sounds like a possible slip and that I needed to come in and be seen asap. I can keep almost everything down (didn't keep last nites pineapple chunks down tho - they aren't band-friendly I guess) and the only thing I have to complain about is the severe reflux I've had for almost 4 mths. I have to sleep almost sitting up on 3 pillows. Everytime Itry to roll over and get comfortable, I wake up with my pillow filled with stomach acid (sorry if tmi) and in a lot of pain. I take a handful of meds everyday (1 RX Nexium - actually my husbands prescription - 3 RX Prilosec, and 5 OTC Zantacs + Rolaids like I own stock in the company). And this past couple of weeks, I have heartburn during the day too. I thought I might be a little too tight, but have been unwilling to be seen, for fear I will be unfilled and gain my 100 lbs back.

So the nurse told me they'd do an xray and if it's slipped, they'll totally unfill for 6 weeks then start the filling again. I hope to God that it's just a little tight and they just take out a little. When he filled it in Jan, the PA told me that I was at my max fill (10cc in a 14cc band) because the plunger came out by itself when he injected the Fluid. He only put .5cc. And I'm stuck at 148 now - gained 2 lbs since my last fill. Still have about 13 lbs till goal.

Anyway, I'll letcha all know what happens on Monday. I have to drive 3 hrs each way to get to the doc (another reason I haven't been really excited about going). I sure hope they just take out a little fluid and all will be right with my band again. And maybe I can actually get a full nites sleep without the taste of acid in my mouth and my throat burning and feeling like I swallowed a whole peach.

Marci

[amy165iscomin 4]

Good Luck, safe travles

[elcee 3,340]

Glad that you have decided to see your Dr. Not sure how you put up with that for so long. I would be concerned about taking that many pills every day, OTC or not they can still cause problems.Hope everything is OK. Keep us informed

[Jepegurl 23]

Sounds really miserable. Please keep us posted.

[Mimilou2004 13]

I am glad you are getting help, you have suffered long enough. Hopefully an unfill will fix everything.

Mimi

[Joybgunter 19]

I am ur acid reflux twin! I had to be unfilled after a 77 lb wt loss due to a dreadful reaction to Fossomax, and I went over a yr way under filled. Hence, the 77 lb wt gain. Reflux is pure $&@!?##!!!!!!!!!! I was scared ro go back due to the memory of it. I did go bk last wk, before I gained all back and I too, am scared I'm a but tight, will go bk Monday if probs persist. U r doing the right thing to go is the point of my ramble here! Good luck!!!:)