I have had my 2nd lap band for a little over a year now. I have a 14 cc band. My first band slipped after the birth of my daughter.

Lately I have had a lot of reflux, for which I've been taking meds. That helps sort of, but not consistantly. I had my band unfilled twice to where now I really have almost no restriction.

This week I have been on a liquid fast for reasons unrelated to the band. I thought the reflux would not be a problem. I don't know if what I'm feeling is reflux though. It just plain hurts. It especially hurts when I'm bending over to pick up toys or what not. It's not a burning, it's more like an ache.

Now, I had a stomach flu several months ago where I had similar (but more severe) pain after throwing up. I was checked at the ER because it hurt so badly but it didn't appear that the band slipped. I also had an upper GI done and my doc said it looked ok.

I need to call my doc but I'm hesitant to because he'll want me to come in and his insurance has just changed all over and I can't afford the co-pay.

I don't know what to do.

Hello Vanessa,

I am not familiar with this, but I am familiar with what God can do for us. Please call and make an appointment to see how you are doing your children from the picture are beautiful and a blessing to you and your family. God give us wisdom and understanding to do all things, so I am agreeing with you that all is well because our bodies are the temple of the Holy Ghost. I pray all is well and continued health and strength and Weightloss for 2008!

Thank you Sisterc. You have no idea how timely your response was. Or perhaps, maybe you do? God bless you on your lapband journey!