Hi Everyone:

New issue for me that I'm hoping to get advice on. I was banded almost 14 months ago, so I'm not a newbie, but I have something new happening lately.

When I drink coffee in the morning and bend to tie my shoes I regurgitate my coffee. When I eat my dinner and bend to put my dishes into the sink I regurgitate. I haven't measured, but I think I'm not overeating. I've been eating 1/2 to 1 cup of food at meals. I almost feel like I'm bulimic because I'm regurgitating so easily. For the first time in more than 20 years I can actually bend and touch my toes. Do you think it's because I'm more flexible now that my bending can cause this purging? Weird, huh.

Does this happen to you? What should I do? I haven't had a fill since May. I'm 6 pounds from goal.

Any advice will be appreciated.

Thanks.

Sue

I think I would go to my dr. A.S.A.P. It sounds like you are either too tight or you have another problem going on. Hope you get it figured out soon, Sue. Take care

well.... when i get food stuck and want it to come out quickly, i stand and bend over the toilet and the food comes right up so it sounds like you ARE throwing up the contents you just ate/drank. maybe you do need a very slight unfill?

It happens to me when I have tight restriction as well. It goes down really slow so it can come up pretty easy.

Sue,

This has happened to me before but I KNOW I am definitely NOT too tight. I just make sure not to bend over for at least 30 minutes after I eat. Does time seem to make a difference for you -- or have you noticed?

My guess would be not allowing enough time for all the liquid to go down. Also, if it is taking that long for liquid to go down, perhaps you really are a little too tight. But I've yet to be banded, so I'm really just speculating based on the mountain of stuff I've read regarding Banding. Good luck figuring this out! Keep us updated. Your experience could help others!

Thanks for your responses everyone. I did call my doctor and sure enough he said I was "too tight". So I had all of my fill removed today and will get it back next Wednesday. I have the small band, so I only have a small amount in my band anyway. So, now I'm on "good behavior" for a week to see if that takes care of this issue.

Thanks again.

Sue