BonJosie 0 Posted July 1, 2008 Can anyone share their experience with a dilated pouch? I had my last fill about a month ago and it was way too tight. I figured, ok, since I'm a slow looser this tight fill will work well for me. It didn't. I ended up vomiting anything solid up and sometimes even liquids...I was stupid and thought being a little "bulimic" won't be so bad. I carried on for a month like this. Well, today is my birthday and I just had to go in with all this vomiting and heartburn at night. Sure enough, the fluoro showed that my pouch has more than doubled. The nurse did a complete unfill and put me on liquids for 2 weeks. ON MY 48th BIRTHDAY !!!! She said that 90% of cases shrink their pouch back by being on liquids. Has ANYONE had this experience ( or not ).??? PLEASE HELP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:frown: PS My surgery was a year ago and I have now lost 37 lbs. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SherryW 4 Posted July 2, 2008 BonJosie, sorry to hear about your trouble. I haven't had this trouble but, from everything I've read and the discussions I've had with my provider....it is true that being on liquids for a while will help reduce your pouch in size again. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
*susan* 1,709 Posted July 2, 2008 I have never experienced it personally either. But, another lady I converse with regularly had a similiar experience. Her doctor put her on a liquid only diet for seven days and that resolved the problem for her. Hopefully everything will work out as well for you, please keep us posted. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
newlife35 0 Posted July 13, 2008 I came across your post today...just in time. I see that you posted this about two weeks ago. I was wondering if you have been back for your follow up? If so...how did it go. I too am experiencing a slipped band. I went for a fill yesterday 7/13 and my doc wants me on liquids for 7days and a recheck next week. I am praying that this works. Day two of liquids and so far so good (i mean I haven't cheated). I want this to work so bad as surgery is not an option for me. I was self pay!! I would love to hear back from you regarding your experience. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Freeflow 0 Posted July 14, 2008 Can anyone share their experience with a dilated pouch?I had my last fill about a month ago and it was way too tight. I figured, ok, since I'm a slow looser this tight fill will work well for me. It didn't. I ended up vomiting anything solid up and sometimes even liquids...I was stupid and thought being a little "bulimic" won't be so bad. I carried on for a month like this. Well, today is my birthday and I just had to go in with all this vomiting and heartburn at night. Sure enough, the fluoro showed that my pouch has more than doubled. The nurse did a complete unfill and put me on liquids for 2 weeks. ON MY 48th BIRTHDAY !!!! She said that 90% of cases shrink their pouch back by being on liquids. Has ANYONE had this experience ( or not ).??? PLEASE HELP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:cursing::frown: PS My surgery was a year ago and I have now lost 37 lbs. I am in the same boat. I just came fromthe doctor and I have a bulging esophagus. My doctor took out some fill and told me I had to eat small meals of only 5oz per meal and hope my esophagus shrinks or I have to have my band removed. I too have had my band on for over a year and only lost 30 pounds. I am very interested in anyone who has been through this experience!!! LET ME KNOW! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Georgia Peach 0 Posted July 15, 2008 Was wondering how things are going with your unfill. I too had to be unfilled due to dilation and my surgeon says that although my pouch has gone way down it is still enlarged and that I have a slip and need revision surgery. Naturally I am worried about losing my band if they are unable to replace it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
smsmithart 4 Posted October 15, 2008 i worry about this all the time Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shelly77320 0 Posted December 27, 2008 The same thing happened to me last month. My doctor placed me on a pureed diet for 2 weeks and my pouch went back down to the normal size. He also instructed me to only consume 1/2 cup of food at a time. If you follow these instructions your pouch will go down. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Normcal 0 Posted January 20, 2009 I am afraid that I too have a dilated pouch. Did the doc have to do an unfill? or just pureed diet? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
