Could this be erosion?

vluckey · 06-12-2008, 01:24 PM

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.

sisterc · 06-12-2008, 03:45 PM

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!

vluckey · 06-13-2008, 02:23 PM

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