Hey everyone. I am new to the site. Live in Texas. Had my surgery in April of 2006 in Monterray, Mexico. I was a borderline BMI case but a chronic yo yo dieter. Not healthy. Down to goal this month which was 55 pound weight loss. I have had no major problems other than overeating and being miserable for a week or so. Had gallbladder removed in August and irritable bowel syndrome since unfortunately. But gotta ask. Ate some pecan pie on Dec 26th and popcorn same day. Haven't recovered since. I am experiencing a weird pain kinda like it creeps up from the band up my esophagus. Its not constant just sometimes when I move a certain way or bend over or soemthing. My local physician thinks I should just remove the band but I know that I will eat and gain. Anyone else have anything like this?? I don't have a local obesity doctor. Been back to Mexico one time for a fill and that was all I needed. HELP HELP

Cynthia

Local doctor knew nothing until I had the band then when I had to have gallbladder removed he did alittle research. He would rather I remove it. Erosion could be what I feel definately not slippage. Its a sensation I have not experienced before. I take prilosec or pepcid AC at night, doesn't feel like heartburn. I am thinking I will need and upper GI. Thanks