General Question about PBing...

sassaay · March 16, 2005

Hi Everyone,

I was wondering what everyone's docs have said about what to do after a PB episode... liquids for 24 hours, 48 hours??? Is this clear fluids or just full liquids or do you stick to mushy or go back to regular eating?

I had a very slight PB almost a week ago and skipped the rest of that meal, but went back to normal eating later in the day. As of last night, I have so much restriction it is difficult to get my fluids down. My educated guess is that even thought it was slight, I should have done fluids for at least 24 hours after the PB. I think by continuing to eat normally, I turned the slightest irritation into full blown swelling and now I am paying for it. I am on full liquids (no other choice) for two more days until I see the doctor on Friday.

I hope this is all it is, but I thought I would ask what everyone else is doing.

Thanks for the feedback.

kellymoos · March 16, 2005

Sounds like you hit the nail on the head by guessing what happened. I have been there and done that. The day I was going to get the fill taken out, I was able to hold liquids down that morning, but went ahead with the unfill anyway...Good Luck to You!

Alexandra · March 17, 2005

Interestingly, my doctor has never addressed the question of what to do after a negative episode. At least, not in my hearing. But then, I've never asked him.

I know from my own experience to let my esophagus rest for at least three subsequent meals.

sassaay · March 17, 2005

Kelly & Alex -- thanks for the feedback. I will let you know how I feel by Friday. I am doing a bit better with fluids this afternoon, so I hope by staying this course I will heal and feel better soon.

Thanks again.