Glad you are having the upper GI. I had a routine GI because I hadn't been to my surgeon in a year and I was gaining weight, had only occasional heartburn and vomited sometimes but only when I wasn'****ching what or how fast I ate so I thought.......

Come to find out I had a slight slip, dilated esophagus and a hernia (he said the band causes hernias).

I had to have it removed and I decided to revised to the sleeve.

Good luck and keep us posted!

I  had an endoscopy a few weeks ago and apparently my band has slipped.  The only thing I feel is really bad heartburn.  Good luck to you - I hope you get it all taken care of!

Hi, you also might have a hernia that needs to be fixed. It is not normal to hurt like this. Don't let your surgeon sit on this. It needs to be taken care of. I had to have surgery because I couldnt swallow my spit. Good luck. Mona

I'll be having mine taken out on August 24th and revising to RNY!  I can't wait.  I've already had to have my band replaced once, and the second one has just never worked for me. 

I would seriously consider trying to get a revision approved.  Yes, you wouldn't be approved for bariatric surgery if your original BMI was under 35, but you aren't seeking approval for a regular bariatric procedure, you're seeking approval for a revision due to a technical malfunction or complication.  You'd have a serious chance at approval.  You might have to fight for it, and possibly get a lawyer involved, but you would likely be successful.  You need to see a surgeon that specializes in revisions.