I had surgery 9/17/07 have only lost 45 lbs. and it's been a struggle all the way. I can eat anything and at too large a quantity without pain. My dr. says I have something called esophageal stacking which allows my esophageous to act like a stomach not good,though cause the esophageous to strecth, I am my wits end anybody with anything close to this, Dr.s office wants me to see a shrink, I'm considering a second surgery called mini gastric bypass, any suggestions are appreciated:mad::thumbup::thumbup:

1) 45 lb. in 3.5 months is actually a good weight loss especially with a band.

2) Esophageal stacking is bad news and can lead to bad health problems. Personally, if I had it, I would be asking about a revision to another WLS, not going to see a shrink. (Though maybe your surgeon wants you to go for other reasons?)

3) Mini-bypass is WORSE NEWS. The surgery is dangerous and people gain their weight back. The American Society of Metabolic and Bariatric Surgeons does not include mini-bypass in their list of viable procedures and reputable docs don't do this procedure.

But there are other WLS types you can revise to such as the regular bypass, the sleeve and the duodenal switch. Since you have done so well with the band, I would consider a restriction-only surgery like the sleeve over something with malabsorption like bypass or the switch. But those others are viable options too.

Here's a chart that explains the differences:

Weight-Loss Surgeries Compared

How do u know if you got Esophageal stacking or not any symptons?

will the Esophageal stacking shrink back like a strecthed pouch if u go on liquids for a few days?

when the fluid back up did u pb, slime or have reflux?