Here is my "story"

04/09/2012 ~ LapBand Surgery (LapBand System AP Large; max fill volume 14 cc); surgeon FILLED 1 cc at time of surgery to "prime band"

06/06/12 ~ FILL appointment; ADD 3 cc

07/25/12 ~ FILL appointment; ADD 2 cc

09/12/12 ~ FILL appointment; ADD 0.5 cc

10/17/12 ~ FILL appointment; ADD 1.0 cc

11/28/12 ~ FILL appointment; ADD 1.0 cc

01/09/2013 ~ FILL appointment; add 1.0 cc (FIRST episode of severe reflux)

01/21/13 ~ UNFILL appointment; REMOVE 0.75 cc

02/20/13 ~ FILL appointment; ADD 2.00 cc (SECOND episode of severe reflux)

03/06/13 ~ REMOVE all Fluid from band

I will say that I had underlying G.I. / GERD issues prior to lap band; already had gall bladder removed; hiatal hernia repaired during lap band surgery; take prescription Nexium AND Zantac 150 daily

Cannot get to "green zone" -- my surgeon refuses to use Fluro Fills; says that the research does not support its use and there are more problems with trying to fill under flouro

I feel like I am missing a piece of the puzzle and would like your thoughts . . . especially if you are a "Lap Band Veteran" on getting to the Green Zone and leaving the Reflux behind.

Thanks

Great advice; appreciate the feedback guys; I am on count down until my April visit. . . .

Hi! I hope you get this fixed quickly! I had the reflux problem and let it go too long. I ended up gaining 30 pounds back and am now trying to lose them. My fill is always done via a fluro and the doctor can clearly see if it's too full or not. I would highly recommend using fluro. Good luck!