Complication - Sudden Loss of Restriction

Nov 30, 2009

11/16/2009 - Onset of major martial related stress, band became very very tight for several days.  Unfortunately, I had a few drinks and smoked a pack of cigarettes during this period of stress.  I had quit smoking April of 2008. 

11/20/2009 - Woke up and had sudden loss of restriction although I didn't even realize it at first.  Had coffee and my protein shake, then at around 10:30 am I had a cheese snack which went down VERY EASILY.  At around 1:30 I had tuna salad wtih crackers and was able to eat quite a bit more than normal.  I also had some reflux, mainly coughing at night and a little acid taste in the back of my throat during the day.  Otherwise, no symptoms.  I am able to eat rather quickly, don't have to worry about chewing and can eat quite a bit more than I ever have since having surgery.

11/22/2009 - Went to doctor, had a little unfill.

11/24/2009 - Went to doctor, had complete unfill because I had a little reflux still and it still didn't feel right.  I am able to eat rather quickly, don't have to worry about chewing and can eat quite a bit more than I ever have since having surgery.

11/30/2009 - Had upper GI today.  Radiologist said it looked normal.  Radiologists assistant said that it looks like my band is above my stomach around my esophagus.

I have an appointment with my surgeon on Thursday and he will read the films.  I really must say that I don't trust either of the radiologists opinions.  I guess I have to wait and see. 

Will try to post pics of the UGI. 

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