Sore stomach after fluid taken out

[BelindaLu 1]

Hi, I've had to have Fluid removed from my band as I couldn't eat much of anything

The surgeon removed 3 1/2 and I can eat! I know I'll have to be careful but as I'm haveing to re-learn healthy eating I decided to make it easier on myself. If I can't cope i'll just have to restrict again.

My query is, is it normal for my stomach to feel sore? I can eat and drink but I'm achy and sore where the band is. I'm scaring myself by thinking 'corrosion'!

Thanks peeps xx

[Leena 108]

Did your dr put on on liquids following the defill? Any time I've been defilled, even partially I've been put on liquids while my stomach was adjusting.

Were you having any acid reflux/ gerd? The only ways I know of to check for erosion and ulceration is an endoscopy. Not a fun procedure but effective at getting a good picture of what's going on in the pouch.

[BelindaLu 1]

Hi, yes acid reflux every couple of hours if I didn't have a hot drink gurgled like a drain, never felt content after eating because I usually gave up!

Liquids only wasn't mentioned.

Hmmmmm I think I'll see if it settles down for a few days before I consider a endoscopy! Lol doesn't sound good!!!

It was only adjusted on Tuesday so it's still early days.

Thank you xx

[Leena 108]

Did you let your dr know about the reflux? Were you put on an acid reducer? I was on protonix which helped immensely. And it also helped to heal the ulceration. I've had 2 endoscopies, they;re not bad- I just hate twilight sedation.

I'd put a call into the drs office to let them know you're still having pain, and ask about solids/liquids/ and acid reducers.

[kll724 3,055]

My surgeon has his patients follow same plan as fills, 2 days Clear Liquids, 2 days full liquids! Best wishes!!!

[BelindaLu 1]

Thank you ladies, pain is the same, no increase, so thats good, I think! Lol x

[mrsto 2,925]

My doctor has us on full liquids the day of the fill, and then back to what feels comfortable. If I have the fill in the morning, I'm told, if I can tolerate it, I can have mushy in the evening. All docs are SO different.

[BelindaLu 1]

Thnx everyone, muchly appreciated x