has anyone had an erosion? or dialated espoph?
What does it feel like and what are the symptoms? Sometimes my stomach will feel a burning sensation. Even when I havn't eaten in a while. I also wonder if it is esoph spasims. If you have had these problems please let me know the symptoms and the fix. Thanks so much!
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Have you been checked for ulcers Angie? I had esophagus problems but it was more from reflux at night - felt more like burning in the throat than the stomach though - probably from bringing up stomach acid. Is there a link to particular foods at all - peanuts always gave me acid (DS hasnt changed that!)
Sal
DS revision from failed lapband
I had an erosion, with no real symptoms but weight re-gain. THere was no pain. I no longer had restriction, with an almost-full band. Towards the end, I did throw up more frequently, but I think it was from starting to eat too much and too fast, (since there was no more restriction.)
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Lap Band 2/26/03---lost 80 pounds!
FAILED (Erosion/emergency removal) 4/4/07, Gained ALL weight back 8/29/07
Approved for DS 10/09/07 -
DS performed successfully 10/29/07
1st Hernia repair and vertical TT 1/15/09
2nd Hernia repair and small vertical TT 12/27/2010
HW SW CW GW 240 225 159 135 (5ft.2in.)
Lap Band 2/26/03---lost 80 pounds!
FAILED (Erosion/emergency removal) 4/4/07, Gained ALL weight back 8/29/07
Approved for DS 10/09/07 -
DS performed successfully 10/29/07
1st Hernia repair and vertical TT 1/15/09
2nd Hernia repair and small vertical TT 12/27/2010
HW SW CW GW 240 225 159 135 (5ft.2in.)
Hi, Angie - please have your doc test you for the very common H Pylori stomach bacteria. We now know that more than 60-70% of all those going for WLS have it, and it causes a constant gastritis, and can lead to ulcers and stomach cancer. IMO, this is a big reason for many of the fill-related problems of bandsters.
Many US docs now test for, and treat, the bacteria before banding, and IMO ALL should. If we have not gotten the est, everyone should. 80% of people with it have NO symptoms, but there is ongoing problems.
It is a simple blood test, and requires 2 weeks of antibiotics - be sure to use liquid or crushed ones, as all meds need to be smaller than an aspirin.
Also be sure you are having no reflux, as this can cause stomach and esophagus damage.
Esophagus spasms don't cause stomach pain.
Email me or ask on the Band board about dilations, reflux, and spasms - we'll re post the periodic teaching documents again.
Sandy R, BSN, MN
band educator
at goal 5+ yrs
banded 6 yrs - today
Many US docs now test for, and treat, the bacteria before banding, and IMO ALL should. If we have not gotten the est, everyone should. 80% of people with it have NO symptoms, but there is ongoing problems.
It is a simple blood test, and requires 2 weeks of antibiotics - be sure to use liquid or crushed ones, as all meds need to be smaller than an aspirin.
Also be sure you are having no reflux, as this can cause stomach and esophagus damage.
Esophagus spasms don't cause stomach pain.
Email me or ask on the Band board about dilations, reflux, and spasms - we'll re post the periodic teaching documents again.
Sandy R, BSN, MN
band educator
at goal 5+ yrs
banded 6 yrs - today
DISCLAIMER: Any suggestions or comments are not intended as medical advice, but only as general information. Please always contact your own surgeon or his staff for any specific problems or concerns you are having. Although I have many years as a medical professional and band educator, I offer suggestions here only as an experienced Bandster.
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