I was doing really well with my band in the first year but then started to get bad reflux, however I did reach by target and was very, very happy.

The reflux did not get any better so eventually I had to have all the Fluid taken out of my band. This seemed to have worked for a while but in the last few weeks I have reflux again. I am still taking the same meds that I was since it all began. Since having the band emptied 6 weeks ago I have gained a few pounds, as expected, basically because I don't have the same restriction when eating, but strangely I do still have quite a lot of restriction.

Previously when the refulx got bad I could have some fluid removed and it would be better straight away now there is nothing I can do to reduce the reflux, which is a bit worrying.

I have had several baruim x-rays and an endoscopie, to see if the band had slipped but apparently it is ok.

Spoke to my surgeon today to ask advice on what I can do now to reduce the refulx and get back on track. He said that by body does not seem to tolerate the band very well and that I probably have a weak sphincter between my oesophagus and stomach pouch which is allowing adic back up into by throat and mouth making me cough and be sick while I am sleeping (propped up of course), not much sleeping going on either.

He has suggested liquids for at least a week and then long term if the situation does not improve I will have to have the band removed and possibly a gastric sleeve in it's place, which seems to be the latest thing.

I am quite upset about all this because despite the current problems the band worked so well for me to start with and I don't really want another op. or the cost that goes with it (paid privately).

Has anyone else experienced the same or been given the same advice?

Just not sure what else I can do........

wow all this is pretty scary I assume that u r taking roulade or tums and it doesn't help. Funny I had reflex for years and the day I got the band I never had it again. Have u seen a gastrointoligist? this is very interesting hope you find an answer and can keep the band

Sounds like a visit to the doctor is in order.