Pouch issues - need advice

[tinakmorales 0]

I was banded in Mexico in 2006; trying to reach my doc, but having a bit of trouble. The docs here kept filling and unfilling me based on what I asked for. Finally a doc suggested fluoroscope which showed NO Fluid getting through with hardly any fluid in my band! I had been taking Nexium for over a year - didn't realize that should NOT be happening. So, the doc here took all fluid out and I can eat anything! He said food is collecting in a pouch above my band. I'm so worried that I'm going to have to have it removed. He didn't say anything about a liquid diet, but I've read some threads and that is what people did. Should I try that? I'm so hungry ALL the time! How in the world am I going to make it on liquids? ! How long do I need to do this? And no food EVER? I don't want to lose my band, but need it to start working again! I'm gaining weight like crazy! Advice? Please!

[OnTheWay to Thin 0]

It sounds like they are just giving your stomach a rest so that it can reposition itself correctly in the band. This happens with a few and an oddly shaped area forms that makes the band not function correctly. I have heard of people doing this for 2 weeks or so to let this happen then slowly refilling the band. Hang in there and call your doctor, if he did not explain his plan he should have and you deserve to get the answers you need.