Dr. C Question

MSFlyGirl · June 16, 2006

I was recently having really bad reflux and night and went for an unfill. I was extremly tight. When I drank the liquid is showed nothing moving past my band. My Dr. took out 1.75cc and said my pouch was dialated. Will this go away or am I going to have this problem long term. I am to go back next week for a fill because I have little to no restriction.I will be two weeks since my unfill.

Any advice is great I have been worrying alot about the dialated pouch.

Thanks again for taking your time to help us.

Trace Curry · June 16, 2006

The most important thing in this type of situation would be to rule out a slip. If you were my patient I'd probably try filling you again a little bit, and if no symptoms occur then all is well. If symptoms again, then probably I'd do another upper GI and possibly a scope as well. I've seen this a fair amount though, where you just unfill for awhile and all is well.

Good luck,

Dr. C

Cincinnati, Ohio

877.442.BAND

MSFlyGirl · June 16, 2006

Thanks for your help. My Dr. said that my band looked in good position and everything looked fine except for the pouch. I am just a little paranoid know because I dont want to loose my band.

Thanks again.