So I was banded last year, March 2012 and I lost about 107lbs but it wasn't easy. First few months it was good. Ate 3 times a day in small portions and I also ate my favorite foods in moderation. But once I got my 2nd fill, it all went downhill from there. Because I am a Muslim Covert, I observed Ramadan and I fasted for the month of August. And unfortunately I didn't get the nutrients I needed added my band restricted me from eating point blank. I was stuck on soup basically but once Ramadan ended, it got worse three weeks later I started gagging in my sleep and acid would go up my throat. Then I got a call from my doctor and turns out I have acute gastritis it made eating difficult. It only got worse when we discover I have H Pylori & took strong antibiotics for 3weeks. While that was done with, I am still taking Gastritis pills. But the main issue here: I throw up a lot. Majority of my weightless was due to my illnesses and while I am aware throwing up is somewhat common with lap band, I don't find it the case when one throws up DAILY more than 6 times a day. My family thinks I am bulimic but I don't find reason to believe so because I never had issues such as bulimia before or even had the idea of forced puking. I now have to throw up by force thanks to my Gastritis added I am still restricted on my lap band. I'm lost confused and worried if this could kill me because I get sick with one illness after another I don't know what to do. My own doctor is annoyed with seeing me. Help..!

Please explain having to throw up by force.

For ex: when I have food that is stuck, and I cannot get my body to eject it, I have to put my fingers at time down my throat to get it out due to my Gastritis, my stomach acid isn't as kind to me and it BURNS when something sits in my stomach for too long even liquid such as water.