EGD - 1 Year Post-Op

[ABLOND 92]

My surgeon performs an EGD after being banded for one year to check that my band is where it's supposed to be...I had it last Wednesday (7 days ago)...since then I have had difficulty eating....as in if its "good" for me - it's going to get stuck or make me feel extremely full after eating maybe 1/2 cup....and eventually make me throw up...not only do I get the "stuck" feeling..but my stomach actually hurts. Normally every morning I eat a greek yogurt before I take my morning meds. .yesterday I couldn't even eat the yogurt. This morning I'm having trouble drinking coffee, but I think that's because I tried to eat a small baked chicken breast for dinner last night and it's still hanging around.....

My question is, has anyone else ever experienced this after having an EGD? If so, how long did it last and did you do anything ? I almost feel like maybe I'm too tight right now..I know my stomach/band is irritated and swollen but is this a normal experience after an EGD?

[DaisyBell 28]

Haven't had an EGD since my band. Have you been in contact with your doctor. That doesn't sound normal and he needs to see you.

[ABLOND 92]

I saw my doctor yesterday. He removed 1/2 cc and I'm amazed at the difference...he said I was probably too tight to begin with and the EGD irritated by band...the amazing thing is now I get full (or notice) quicker than I did before the EGD...this may be because I'm still irritated but I LIKE it...lol I'm eating half of what I normally would eat....hope this stays around a long time.....

[DaisyBell 28]

Good to hear that everything is good now. It is amazing what just a little bit of change can do to send the band into fits. And, so hard to find that "sweet spot" with the band. Too little and it is not doing its job...too much and it still does not do its job plus it creates major problems. But, oh well, eventually we get it figured out.

And, you are doing great on your weight loss. Congratulations.

Have a great day!

[ABLOND 92]

Thank you so very much for the encouraging words....you are doing amazing as well....

Edited March 27, 2015 by ABLOND