Originally Posted by brandyII

My daughter weighs herself every Tuesday so I asked her today, she's very tall so it shows faster and she said she's lost 114lbs since April. It's not a competition but I'm trying not to gain 114 lbs, lol!!! It's youth and RNY, she's very disciplined also which helps plus the few times where she basically wasn't eating anything because of her stricture. But so far she's healthy and eating and supposedly talking all her pills etc... I asked her what her goal was and she just shrugs her shoulders. I try not to focus too much on it as I don't want her to be all focused on that part of her. Does that make sense? I was always put on diets as a kid by my mother and don't want to put that kind of pressure on her. Although she puts enough on herself I just don't want to add to it. I'm sure you know what I'm talking about. It can get very complicated.

But anyway all's good knock on wood and I see you're doing well also so you must be pleased. Do you feel pretty healthy and all? Let me know. Take care Nancy.

Originally Posted by brandyII

Bamboobabe,

My issue was twofold, I had problems with the reflux and still do but the marriage between myself and the band has broken up. It was never the right procedure for me and I'm happy with the divorce. I'm officially debanded as of two weeks ago today and do not plan on any type of revision.

I don't know what problems could be causing your reflux, I never had it until about 3 months ago and never had it prior to banding but it's still lingering. There are many meds they can put you on but you also have to see if your band is too tight or if there is any other issue going on. So go to your doctor and see what he thinks your issue could be and it's still possible you won't have to lose the band but I wanted to lose mine so it's a different situation. Good luck to you brandyII.