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Hello,

I went for a fill last thursday bcuz I was eating wayyy to much, the Dr started asking me questions bout how I had been feeling n I told her dat I was having minor acid reflux specially at nite. She told me dat I have possibly stretched my pouch, so she took all da liquid out n told me to b on liquids for 2 weeks. Has anyone gone thru this?? And does being on liquids really help the pouch go bak to normal? And what kinds of liquids did u take??

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It can help the pouch shrink, but not always, it greatly depends on much it's already stretched.

As for liquids, your best bet is stick to low sugar and low sodium.

Once you're back on solid foods again, be sure to eat no more than 1 cup of food per meal. If you're still hungry, talk to your doctor about needing a fill, but if you want to avoid stretching the pouch again definitely stick to band sized portions regardless of hunger.

Best wishes

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I wish I would kno if it has or not. She wanted me to get a barium swallow test done but my insurance just cancelled so I preffered the two week liquid I feel okay a lil weak w a slight headache that comes n goes but no more acid reflux or pain in my lower ribs area...

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I understand money is an issue, but you need the barium swallow. Your symptoms could be from a slip as easily as from a stretched pouch, and either way, you have to know what you're dealing with for the sake of your health.

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That is my worst fear stretching my pouch. I admit I don't always measure my food, but I stop when Im full. Sometimes Im too full I can't even drink Water.

I have to stick to measuring I really don't want to strech my pouch. :wacko:

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I would be more concerned about being too tight, or having a slip, with the symptoms you mentioned.

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