Esophagitis

[whippledaddy 5]

Glad you're home and doing okay, Michelle. Hope all continues to go well.

[Rebeccalee 2]

What a difference it makes to have a very experienced doctor. I'm glad you are on you way to mending, Michelle.

[babsyintx 0]

Hi Michelle,

Glad everything has worked out for you and your band is doing fine. I am much like you when it comes to my band. I would rather be safe than sorry and you know your body better than anyone else does, so you did a smart thing to go down and see him.!

Babs in TX

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6/23/03

[Guest MARLENT]

Hi Michelle,

I'm so glad you are feeling better, I've been following your story for a few days and was hoping you didn't have to remove your band. I was also banded by Dr. Ortiz on October 20th, I'm scheduled for my first fill on Dec. 4th. I've been trying to follow all the post-op rules and have lost 11 pounds but have been feeling a bit hungry lately, is this normal before the first fill?

I was wondering what you can tell me about "first fill", does everyone receive the same amount the first time? My BMI was 37 pre-op and has dropped to 34, does this have anything to do with the slow weight loss? Will I be able to continue my day as normal after the fill? What is the post-fill diet like?

I appreciate all the support and knowledge you offer everyone on this site!

Thanks,

Marlent

[La_madam 20]

Hi Marlent

Thank you for your thoughts and Kind words

No not everyone gets the same ammount for their first fill.Everyone is different. Dr. Martinez is the fill master..he knows how much to fill you, he uses fluoro which is like an x-ray machine so he can see your band , port, etc then he will have you swallow barium which shows him contrast and how well the liquids are flowing through the band.this is how he determines how much fill you get. The fluoro also helps him to access the port with one poke..Dont worry about a thing, you will do fine . You are in good hands. Yes it is normal to be hungry now, the band is designed to be filled so when it is not filled of course you will be hungry. Totally normal. The fills will help with that alot. Best of luck to you..Let me know how it goes....Tell Dr. Ortiz & Martinez hello for me

[blossom 2]

Wow, Michelle! I was off line for a few days and only just read about your problem. I'm so glad your band is ok. Get well soon!!!

[HarleyNana 10]

Michelle, I know you must be mentally exhausted. I'm so happy there was no erosion or slippage. Now back to your journey!

Take care.

[iluvsammys 1]

Michelle, so glad you got it checked out. And even happier is wasn't too major of a problem. Keep up the good work!

[Vera 7]

Yeah Blue Eyes! Glad everything's OK with your band. Thanks for explaining all these details. You've become a wealth of information.

[Kelly Ann 0]

Glad to hear your good news...I too was thinking about you and what it actually was that was wrong with you while I was in New York City today. I saw Dr. fielding at NYU today for my first fill. He told me if I don't feel it come back in a few days....He gave me one cc. Good luck and feel better quick!!!!

[nightingale2u 42]

I missed all of this Michelle! I am so glad that everything turned out okay! I think we all worry about erosion especially when we experience pain and I am so glad that everything turned out fine!

Darcy

[adoorme9 0]

hi michelle,

so glad your worries are calm, and the information, is so helpful,and everything went well with you,

margie,

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margie

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[Penni60 45]

There is Darcy. HOORAY!!! Michelle so glad you are getting better. That is all that matters. Love ya.

[DeLarla 22]

Darcy, it's not like you can just pop in after being MIA without explanation. Write self a note - "must check into LBT."

[La_madam 20]

AN Update

I'm going to go see my PCP today at 2:15

I'm still feeling bad..I have these horrible spasms in my esophagus that are causing me a great deal of discomfort. I also want to ask him about the Mexican medicine Ortiz gave me, it may be all in my head but it seems like it is getting more painful then It was on Monday..I'm wondering if it is the medicine and if not then why am I not feeling better. I'm going to ask for that esophagus test. These spasms are so painful when they happen they make me nauseated ..my mouth waters like I'm going to vomit and we all know that is not good for a bandster...I will let you all know when I get home..I'm fuctioning at a very low pace..