First things first: NO EROSION! :biggrin1: :bounce: :rockon:

Next: The verdict of the gastroenterologist was that my band is too tight and my esophagus is dilated. My surgeon says that the protocol for that is a complete unfill (which I am FINE with) and see where things stand in a few months. He put a dark spin on it, as he is wont to do, by saying that the band will have to come out if in a few months my esophagus hasn't recovered. His take of how this happened doesn't quite jibe with my experience of the way symptoms progressed, so I'm just going to see how things go.

He took out as much of my fill as he could, about 1cc, and sent me on my way. Clears for a day, fulls tomorrow and then on to mushies. I'm going to continue taking Prevacid for a while since that really helped with the heartburn, and I'm going to have a fluoroscopy in early April to check the position of the band. By then my symptoms, or lack of them, will probably tell me if there's anything to worry about.

Thanks for everyone's good thoughts. Keep 'em coming! I could really use a good night's sleep in my own bed.

Well thank goodness no erosion!! I will keep my fingers crossed for you and pray that your esophagus heals!

Take care and sleep well tonight:notagree (nothing compares to your own bed!)

((doin' the booty shakin' dance for no erosion))

Womp womp, shake shake shake, wiggle wiggle wiggle, jiggle jiggle jiggle!

Alex... i am really glad that there was no erosion and I hope that you will be able to fillerup after giving everything a couple months rest!

Thank goodness no E

by saying that the band will have to come out if in a few months my esophagus hasn't recovered. His take of how this happened doesn't quite jibe with my experience of the way symptoms progressed

This is interesting.

I take Preacid everyday so I'll watching you:D

doing the happy dance for you girlfriend. good thoughts produce good results. i will pray for you!!!

I am so glad that your band is eroded!!!!! Heal Fast.... so you can continue the bandland journey.....

I am so glad that your band is eroded!!!!! Heal Fast.... so you can continue the bandland journey.....

YIKES! You mean NOT eroded, right? But thanks!!

Great news, I'm so relieved! Wonder if GeezerSue has any advice about your esophogus problems? Motility issues? Anyhow, enjoy your sleep! Thanks for the update. whew!

Thank goodness NO Erosion. I am so glad. I am with Jenna doing the happy dance over here.

That's definitely good news, Alexandra!! I was on prevacid for a while too, after being too tight. It definitely helped. Feel better soon

Thats good news Alexandra no Erosion..

****WHEW****

So glad that all is well. I am thinking good thoughts for a quick heal on the esophagus. Let's hope that your doc is WRONG.

Hugs!

*sigh of relief* I've been holding that breath for days! Look how blue I am!

Great news Alex, you'll be in our prayers for quick and complete healing so you can keep right on with your progress. *hugs*

so happy to hear your good news.....i will be thinking about you : )

Great news! I'm crossing my fingers, sending prayers, and anything else that I think of to do. I hope that everything goes well and the unfill fixes the problem.