I have had my band about a year and a half. About 6 months ago I began having problems with swallowing and reflux, so eventually all the fill was taken out of my band. After being on Prilosec, Reglan, and Carafate, eventually things calmed down. Still no fill, however. Now, it is worse than ever. I've been sick with fever, chills, and reflux so bad that I can't lay down at all. It comes up violently through my mouth and nose. I'm coughing and wheezing because I've aspirated it and now have pneumonia-started out as bronchitis a few weeks ago. Is there anything I can do?????? I'm desperate! I feel awful! I just can't take this much longer.

Angela

Banded 2/19/07

313/236/155

I have had my band about a year and a half. About 6 months ago I began having problems with swallowing and reflux, so eventually all the fill was taken out of my band. After being on Prilosec, Reglan, and Carafate, eventually things calmed down. Still no fill, however. Now, it is worse than ever. I've been sick with fever, chills, and reflux so bad that I can't lay down at all. It comes up violently through my mouth and nose. I'm coughing and wheezing because I've aspirated it and now have pneumonia-started out as bronchitis a few weeks ago. Is there anything I can do?????? I'm desperate! I feel awful! I just can't take this much longer.

Angela

Banded 2/19/07

313/236/155

are you seeing a doctor ?

Mindy

Hi

You need to get your doctor to do tests to see what is going on as this is not normal, I have had bad reflux too, and found out on friday my band has slipped. You need to find out the cause of this asap for you health.

Magii

I agree with everyone else...You need to see a doctor...If I were you, I wouldn't be getting advice for something like your situation on the forum, your symptoms sound very unusual, and possible severe. Please see a doc right away!

Update: I talked to my weight loss doctor today and it looks like we are going to start moving toward band removal. I have to finish up the antibiotics I'm on for the pneumonia and the big question is, will insurance pay for the removal. In the meantime, I'm back to liquids only and on a different antacid. I have mixed emotions about having the band removed. On one hand, I can't stand to live like this and be in pain and get no sleep. But....I've come so far with the band and am just starting to notice real results. I don't want to lose that! Maybe I'll have a miraculous recovery from this bout and can continue...I'll keep you posted. Thanks for the support.

Angela

smammas,

I had my band removed Friday and my insurance covered it, I had reflux but not as severe as yours. Removing the band doesn't necessarily mean the end of the world for you obviously it's not doing your health any good by keeping it in. Good luck to you Nancy.

Update: I talked to my weight loss doctor today and it looks like we are going to start moving toward band removal. I have to finish up the antibiotics I'm on for the pneumonia and the big question is, will insurance pay for the removal. In the meantime, I'm back to liquids only and on a different antacid. I have mixed emotions about having the band removed. On one hand, I can't stand to live like this and be in pain and get no sleep. But....I've come so far with the band and am just starting to notice real results. I don't want to lose that! Maybe I'll have a miraculous recovery from this bout and can continue...I'll keep you posted. Thanks for the support.

Angel

OH WOW I was not expecting to hear that. I am so sorry .

Have you thought or talked to him about a revision to a sleeve maybe ?

I am so sorry !

Mindy