Hi all --

I've been banded for just over a year and recently hit my sweet spot -- or so I thought. I do PB about 2 times a week (usually because I didn't chew well enough or ate several bites too quickly in succession). But over the past couple of weeks, I've had a horrible burning sensation when I eat anything in the evenings -- I've had reflux since before the banding and hadn't had any issues with that until this past month. The frustrating part is ANYTHING can trigger it -- Water, tea, my normal medicine. The worst part is the vomiting, which seems to happen weekly. And not just pbing -- its the full-on wretching kind (sorry to be so graphic). Sometimes I can eat items (usually in the afternoon), but these days I'm scared to eat anything -- even the liquids. I have an upper GI scheduled for Tuesday (my annual appt.). I know only my doctor can really ascertain what's going on, but do y'all have any ideas? I'd hate to lose my band, but I really can't continue this way.

Thanks!

ive had the acid reflux and all that stuff. i had fill taken out and let my body heal then got fill put back in. i had to learn the hard way, dont eat before bed or lie down after eating. i have to eat only a few bites of food ever hour or two. i dont take any medications at all. i drink tons of water all day and this is what seems to work for me. i think you have to baby your esophogus sometimes. i had my band for over a year before i had any troubles. i alway say check with your doctor . be safe......

are you on any thing for acid refulx? The scope may be the way to go you since you having such irritation.

there are some medication that will irrritate you stomach and I am pretty sure that pamperin would be one of them b/c it probably contains an NSAID. You may need to lay off tylenol, advils, etc for a while and see if that helps. Also, alcoholic beverages are not good for the band. All of those meds and drinks cause me gastric irritation. I would see how you feel after you eliminate these meds from your intake.

Good luck and keep us informed!

Have you thought about a slip?