Has Anyone here heard of tortuous esophagus???

I was diagnost with this condition last week in hospital and they are thinking of removing my lap band,  Please pray for me..I am so scared.

Marilyn, no I have never heard of it. Did you try and do an internet search on it? Is there anyway that you can get a revision to RNY or another form of WLS so you can continue on the road to health?

Oh boy. I am sorry you are facing this. Maybe they can find a way to dilate your esophagus a bit without taking off your band. Or maybe you can just keep your band at a lighter fill?

Your overall health is the most important thing, so if the weight loss tool you are using has to go, then maybe it's for the best at this time. Maybe you have "learned" some things about you and food since you had the Lap Band and you can be successful without it, weight-wise. You can always try another procedure down the line, if need be. My prayers are going out to you. Please keep us posted.

Nicolle

My sister had to have her lap band removed too. I think you might be able to be converted over to RNY. 

Hi Carla is she doing ok with RNY..I am so happy to hear this.  Thanks for making my day

she did not convert to the rny yet. she is still loosing weight without the band. She was allergic to the material the band was made out of and the band eroded her esophagus and her stomach and cause scar tissue and she has a small pouch without being converted . she may do it in the future though if she starts to gain.
Carla