Esophogram and unfill

Stephanie M.
on 6/12/12 5:16 am

After months of the mystery pain (click on latests posts for details) I went in for an Esophogram this morning. The barium just sat in my esophagus, trickling through my stoma. The pouch is "mildly dilated". They gave me a pill to swallow that should have passed through my stoma and it just sat there. I had a total unfill (3.5cc) and go back July 17 to take another look. I lost most of my weight without a fill, so just going to continue doing what I've been doing and hope my issues resolve.

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kdolphin
on 6/12/12 7:03 am - FL

Good Luck to you.

When I had my band it was really tough to lose without any kind of restriction.

Hope that when you go back in July everything is better for you.

Stephanie M.
on 6/12/12 7:26 am

There are a couple of people on here who actually are losing without fills. I only had 3.5cc in my 11cc band, so not a lot. I lost most of my weight before my first fill, so not too worried. I also have a different way of eating and my perspective on food has changed drastically. I have regained my mobility and have a lot of appreciation for the improved quality of life losing 71 lb has allowed. My PA was impressed that after 10 + months of having issues, I had actually lost a couple of pounds.

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SueBee01
on 6/12/12 10:57 am - Orange Park, FL

Lap Band on 01/30/12

I hope things work out. You have a great attitude! I only have 3cc in my band too and am doing fine. I hope everything works out for you.

Sue

Stephanie M.
on 6/12/12 11:20 am

Thank you!

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adorkbl
on 6/13/12 1:16 am

Oh no. That is discouraging. I am sorry. Do they expect the unfill to help? I hope things resolve themselves and you feel better soon!

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Stephanie M.
on 6/13/12 1:38 am

They are hopeful that the unfill will help. I'm able to eat, still getting that feeling of food sitting there...but it is much better. Thanks!!

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