Empty band

[2babutterfly 483]

I have has my band for 5 years with great success (-140) and very little problems. I haven't been to my doc in 3 years! (Didn't realize it had been that long). I have been struggling with burning stomach, some reflux, being able to eat too much, and weight gain ( about 20 lbs since November) I let all these things go for way too long I know! (Don't wait like me). I finally went in on Monday and they completely unfilled my band. She thinks I have just stretched my pouch. But I'm going in the morning for an upper gi to be sure. I'm hoping there is no major prob and a few weeks of unfill will fix it! Now I have to try to be a very good girl in the eating department. Thanks for letting me vent to people that understand all of this!

[jfc193 718]

I have been banded for almost six years.

I had to have my band untilled two years ago. So I know what you are going through. Gained an additional 20 lbs during the healing process. Band was Ok. I have been taking it slow with the refills do not wish to get overfilled like the last time. Had a fill yesterday and losing weight again.

Take good care of yourself and be a good girl

[GuyMontag 1,264]

That sounds like a typical dilated pouch. Hopefully you can just get some Fluid out and go on liquids for a bit and get her back in tip top shape. Good for you for getting help from the doc. Some people wait way too long to seek assistance. Good luck!

[2babutterfly 483]

Guy. They took all my Fluid out but didn't say anything about all liquids. Is that what I should be doing?