It's been a while since I posted but I wanted to drop by to say HI to everyone. I am coming up on my 2 year Bandiversary in November and was wondering what I have lost this year. I have lost some since last year but my biggest accomplishment is NOT GAINING! Since my last post which was before the summer I am 2 pounds smaller and have not even been trying. I figure when I feel like trying to start again I will and since I have my band I will not gain all of my weight back in the meantime. I have lost 71 pounds total and still have another 75 to go, but feel so much better and feel like a different person. I will post pics soon, but I just wanted to tell everyone HI!!

I have recently had surgery to remove a tumor on my ovary, which also took my ovary. For some reason after that surgery I have been drinking cokes!! It is so bad I had not had them in months when I started back up to 2 or 3 a day for 2 weeks...well, now I am paying for it. I couldn't keep food down over the weekend and now I have heartburn and possibly gurd?? I haven't really had heartburn since my band surgery and now I am waking up in the middle of the night choking on stuff in the back of my throat and burning throat all day. I have now cut out the cokes AGAIN! and I have been eating that Activia yogurt to soothe my digestive tract. I am hoping by staying on soft foods and drinking lots of Water and yogurt for a few days it will all get back in order. If not, I am going to make an appointment to make sure I didn't slip my band from my lack of willpower with the cokes.

Anyone else have this choking in the middle of the night problem and heartburn after they have had none with their band for a while?? Had it slipped?? Thanks for any insight and any hellos I can get!!!

Congrats on your loss so far, Kim. I woke up about 3 nights in a row, after my last fill, choking, and seemed to have heartburn, when I hadn't had it before then (and not since banding). It hasn't happened since, and I think its because I'm making sure I don't eat or drink anything, other than maybe water, very soon before I go to bed (at least a couple hours). Do you do that? Maybe that's the problem?

OK Kim - Cokes are a Big no-no, you know this!

But just incase youve caused a flare-up by drinking them, try getting some prilosec and take it for a few days. See if this helps. If not - then Id call the MD!

Ive had several stomach issues (reflux, heartburn) brought on by different things and the Prilosec has been my best remedy.

Good luck!

Any nighttime reflux needs to be investigated. I would ask for a barium swallow just for my own peace of mind. Sounds like you're doing well maintaining, but DON'T STOP NOW!! Keep up the good work!!!

I don't have any advice as far as the heartburn, but I just wanted to say that I think your attitude is great. Taking a break from weight loss can be good for you, in my opinion. It gives your body and mind a chance to catch up. But without the band it's not an option unless you want to gain! I also respect the fact that you are aware that the Coke could be the cause of your problem, and have given it up. I wish you the best of luck getting rid of the acid reflux, and continuing your weight loss journey when you are ready.

All my best,

Tami