re: post op 8 months

[risha 0]

I had my surgery in December 07. Since then I have had 3 fills. The first okay, the second too tight, ended up in the ER...and then a re-fill on that one. Since that time, I throw up quite a bit during eating. I am able to tolerate Soups, and mushy stuff pretty well,but when faced with chicken, etc..that requires grinding really well, that is a problem in swallowing. My doctor is in Iraq right now, will not return until November and I do not trust anyone at the hospital I go too besides him. I am concerned that my esophagus might be constricted...any advice?

Risha

[mstrina27 0]

I would call because they have to have someone that is seeing his patients... Your health is more important so u don't want to ignore things like that...

[Donna113 2]

If you can tolerate Soups and mushy stuff and you don't want to see any other doctor, can you just eat Soup and mushy stuff until your doctor returns? I have read many threads here that throwing up will cause pouch enlargement and band slippage so you really need to avoid anything that causes you to throw up.

[SueAZ 3]

I would try another doctor. You are risking your health. Your doctor would not want that and must have given his patients another one to consult with. I would unfill a bit maybe .3 to .5cc. Nothing is worth risking your overall health.

[OH Juli 15]

Ditto what other said, there's someone to see you. Call ASAP. November is too long to wait.

[bandfun4me 0]

Slow down on your eating and cut your food into 1/4 inch pcs. and chew at least 20 times before swallowing. I had this problem at one time. I guess by now you have got this one figured out. older post.