For those who are keeping tabs, I had an endoscopy and complete unfill in mid-March to deal with a relentless and intense bout of reflux. My surgeon suggested that my esophagus might be dilated or otherwise compromised, and ordered a barium swallow as a follow-up. My GERD symptoms were relieved by the unfill and Prevacid, and since then I've been feeling fine.

This morning was the barium test. For those who have not had one, it's a more-involved version of the fluoroscopy exam many doctors use to do fills. They took a LOT of pictures, both still and moving, and I must have swallowed more than 16 oz. of barium (insert barf smiley here).

Bottom line is that everything is FINE!! The radiologist said my esophagus looked a little "prominent" but that's not uncommon in bandsters, and it is indeed doing its job. She noticed that the band isn't as tight as she would have expected, and I explained that it was empty.

I still feel plenty of restriction, and am in no hurry to change anything. So thank the powers that be, I'm good to go!!

Thanks for everyone's support and caring. LBT rocks! :rockon:

Alexandra, good news! Glad to hear that all is ok and that you are fine.

Great news!

Awsome news! So glad everything is good!

Woo Hoo!!!!! Congrats!!!! I Know How Relieving It Is To Find Out That Nothing's Wrong!

So very glad everything worked out for you.

Roberta

My surgeon suggested that my esophagus might be dilated or otherwise compromised,

...so this is no longer an issue?

And if not, did the x-ray tech HEAR your sigh of relief?

*phew* to some good news!

...so this is no longer an issue?

And if not, did the x-ray tech HEAR your sigh of relief?

You know how medical professionals are...hard to pin down. The radiologist didn't even know that this was the reason I was there until I told her when the test was over, so I guess it's not an issue! She didn't see any slip, hernia, dilation (unless "prominent" means that), or any other cause for concern. (And before anyone asks, I was sent to this specific radiology center because they are familiar with the band and how it works.)

Yes, she could tell I was relieved. I was doing this: :clap2:

great news alex...so glad to hear you are on the mend!!

It's all good

Hey Alex,

I am sooo happy everything came back ok, the relief must be enormous.

So, on and foward now

Hugs

Ps Off to buy a fluro light and conduct an experiment

That's great news Alex!!

16 oz?! I've had 4 barium swallows now and I don't think I've ever had to drink more than an ounce. And I complained about that.

Wonderful news! I can just imagine the relief you are feeling!

I'm so happy for your good news, Alex. What a relief! I hope the rest of your journey is a piece of cake. Ooo, cake - that sounds good. (just kidding)