esophagus size?

Abundant · July 21, 2004

I have a question I keep hearing that your esophagus is smaller when you get filled is this true? If it does please explain I dont get it. Thanks!

Abundant · July 21, 2004

Also, how do I change the signature on my profile? I am now down to 238 but dont know how to put it on there. Thanks

Marie3181 · July 21, 2004

I don't know anything about the esophagus issue...but I can help you with the signature!

Click on 'user cp' at the top of the page, then click on 'edit profile'. Scroll down and you'll see the box where you can change your signature. Hope that helps!

donali · July 21, 2004

I have never heard that the esophagus becomes smaller... However, the band rests just below the esophagus, and when you get a fill, the space between the band and the bottom of your esophagus (your pouch) fills up with food/water more quickly, and can back up and push against the bottom of your esophagus, causing pain/discomfort.

If anything, a possible complication would be dilatation of the esophagus, where it gets stretched out because of food not being able to pass into the pouch because the pouch is already full. Stretching the esophagus weakens the sphincter that keeps stomach acid from coming into the esophagus, resulting in reflux. So it is important not to get too tight of a fill where you get a lot of food backing up, and to stop eating when your pouch is full.