Hi all

I'm 22 and I was banded 3 years ago I was 176 pounds and lost up to 66 pounds but currently I have put back 22 pounds. I don't know where to start with my experience with this little monster. There are days when I love it and I thank God a million times for making this decision. But there are other days when I just want to get rid of it.

The only complication I am currently facing is acid reflux. I wake up at night feeling like my esophagus is on fire.

Salwa:wink:

If I were you I'd check to make sure there was no band erosion.....I had it and it was accompanied with sever acid reflux ( and weight gain)

Shorty184

Those are the types of things that you really need to go in and see your Dr about or get back into a Dr for. So many different things could be going on. I notice from these sites people that have had their bands longer forget to get maintaince checks on their bands every 6 months after hitting their goals. We're not Dr.s and this sounds like a Dr type issue you should have checked, as well as probably just needing a maintance check. Good luck.

You definitely need to see your doctor. I just had my pre-op appointment yesterday and they said reflux and burning sensations in the esophagus are a sign that there is a potential problem.:cry_smile:

Best of Luck to you... go as soon as possible and let us know how you make out.