Total restriction (suddenly)?

[Cocoabean 430]

Cocoabean, my doctor didn't do an upper GI- I actually didnt wnat to pay for one. It was an emergency visit and they were going to charge me $700, so I just asked to have my band totally drained to see if that would solved the problem and IT DID! The band did not slip after all, it was my nerves shutting down my stomach and not allowing me to eat, creating total restriction.

Yikes to the $700.00! Thanks for the clarification. Just wanted to be certain that the fact that you can now swallow after the unfill means that you were not slipped (I know that is what you indicated above) for my own knowledge, as I post here quite a bit, and want to be able to help other folk.

I am glad your stomach is feeling better, sorry it cost $300 as it was. I can understand the stress.

I do wish you all the best for your upcoming surgery. Will you undergo chemo after that, or is that yet to be determined?

[Melissannde 41]

Removal of all Fluid is half the treatment for a minor slip anyways. I think the other half is to go on liquids.. not sure, haven't been there and hope I don't.

I understand the stress of cancer.. btdt. Hope you have excellent results.

[HunnyBun 2]

I'm sorry that you're having a hard time. I hope your surgery goes well and you recover quickly.