Hi All!!!

Just been surfing your forum and it truly looks like a place I need. I am 2 1/2 years post op. I had lost 150 pounds but then experienced some problems because I had become lazy and cheated a little and didn't go for regular check ups. This was my biggest mistake. So I then experienced a lot of reflux and major problems with keeping food down. After a series of tests, I was diagnosed with Esophagal Dilation. Not really really serious, but serious enough for me to change my ways. My band was emtpied totally and has been that way for 4 months. Unfortunately, I have gained almost 20 pounds in that time. It goes to show that old habits die hard in my case. The good news is, I am all healed now and am going in for a fill tomorrow and will continue my journey again.

I hope to get to know people on here and to be able to gain knowledge and support and give the same in return.

Thanks for having me!!! :-)

Hi Rubyjade, welcome to the laband forum. Sounds like you are doing well. Don't worry too much about that 20 lbs. It will be off in no time. Good luck.

Hi All!!!

Just been surfing your forum and it truly looks like a place I need. I am 2 1/2 years post op. I had lost 150 pounds but then experienced some problems because I had become lazy and cheated a little and didn't go for regular check ups. This was my biggest mistake. So I then experienced a lot of reflux and major problems with keeping food down. After a series of tests, I was diagnosed with Esophagal Dilation. Not really really serious, but serious enough for me to change my ways. My band was emtpied totally and has been that way for 4 months. Unfortunately, I have gained almost 20 pounds in that time. It goes to show that old habits die hard in my case. The good news is, I am all healed now and am going in for a fill tomorrow and will continue my journey again.

I hope to get to know people on here and to be able to gain knowledge and support and give the same in return.

Thanks for having me!!! :-)

:welcome: back! Glad to hear that you made a full recovery from the dreaded ED! We're glad to have you on the forum and hope you will post in from time to time and let us know how things are going for you. As an extra support see if you can find a group that matches the month you were banded in. Our monthly groups are a tremendous place of support and solace when we need it.

Best of luck to you!

Jo Ann

Welcome Rubbyjade

I know what you mean when you say you become lazy...I have been pretty lazy with my lapband and cheated heaps!!! no big problems yet but I guess your story is a wake up call for me to be extra careful...I dont want to end up with Esophagal Dilation...So thanks for sharing that...I am glad you have recovered well...Time to get back into it I guess...You will loose the weight in no time at all so...Good luck...Look forward to hearing of your progress.

Thanks everyone for your responses, I feel welcome already!!!! Yes, unfortunately even with the band you still have to work at it. I am feeling much better about losing that 20 pounds I have gained since my ED diagnosis. Thanks everyone for your positive outlook for me. Will keep you posted on losing that 20!!!!