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Gina-M
on 10/23/12 3:01 am - Peoria, IL

HI everyone. Its been quite some time since I've been on here. I have done fairly well over the past couple of years, as I am only 44 pounds away from goal. This is my question...two weeks ago my band was found to be way too tight and my esophagus was dilated. They took fluid out of the band and now I am hungry quite often. How long does it usually take for this to get back to normal so I can have my restriction back?

Thanks

Jean M.
on 10/23/12 4:55 am

Revision on 08/16/12

I had a badly dilated esophagus earlier this year. I had a complete unfill on Feb. 20 and a follow-up upper GI study on March 14 showed that the dilation was gone. So, 3 weeks did it for me. The dilation might have disappeared earlier than that, but 3 weeks was the soonest I could arrange for the upper GI (because of my work schedule).

It'll depend on your surgeon's protocol, but you may not get all your fill put back in all at once. I think most surgeons prefer to do that gradually in order to prevent more irritation, inflammation, and dilation.

Jean McMillan c.2009-2013 - Always a bandster at heart
author of Bandwagon (TM), Strategies for Success with the Adjustable Gastric Band & Bandwagon Cookery. Bandwagon for Kindle now available on Amazon. Read my blog at: jean-onthebandwagon.blogspot.com

Gina-M
on 10/23/12 5:01 am - Peoria, IL

Lap Band on 03/13/06

Oh, thank goodness. I go back on Halloween. I need some fill back in. I'm hungry and eating and don't like that at all. I'm so afraid of gaining. So, let me see....that'll be 2 1/2 weeks since they took it out. That should be about right. : ) Thanks for answering.

Jean M.
on 10/23/12 5:41 am

Revision on 08/16/12

Feeling hungry and afraid of regain is awful - been there, done that - but it really is best to go easy on the re-fills.

Jean McMillan c.2009-2013 - Always a bandster at heart
author of Bandwagon (TM), Strategies for Success with the Adjustable Gastric Band & Bandwagon Cookery. Bandwagon for Kindle now available on Amazon. Read my blog at: jean-onthebandwagon.blogspot.com

melodiev
on 10/27/12 11:33 am - Salinas, CA

When you had your "unfill" to fix your esophagus, were you required to go on a liquid diet? My esophagus was slightly dilated and had a all my fill empied and was put on a liquid diet for 30 days. I'm having a rough time...I'm so hungry!!

Jean M.
on 10/28/12 1:29 am

Revision on 08/16/12

Yes, I had to do liquids, but not for 30 days. I can't remember exactly, but I think it was more like 48 hours. I wish I could suggest a way to make those 30 days easier for you, but all I can do is express my heart-felt sympathy.

Jean McMillan c.2009-2013 - Always a bandster at heart
author of Bandwagon (TM), Strategies for Success with the Adjustable Gastric Band & Bandwagon Cookery. Bandwagon for Kindle now available on Amazon. Read my blog at: jean-onthebandwagon.blogspot.com

Zee Starrlite
on 10/23/12 5:29 am, edited 10/23/12 5:29 am

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on 10/23/12 5:31 am

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Jean M.
on 10/23/12 5:40 am

Revision on 08/16/12

My doc says the esophogas is never the same it is like it has stretch marks.

That's interesting. I have a bandster friend whose surgeon diagnosed mild esophageal dilation based on the appearance of those stretch marks during a routine EGD.

When my esophagesal dilationw as diagnosed, my gastro doc recommended that I raise the head of my bed with bricks, or use a "reflux pillow" (wedge shape). All it did for me is make me slide down to the foot of the bed. No sleep possible. I suppose that might be worth a try for an unbanded person with reflux, but it sure seems like silly advice for a bariatric surgeon to give a bandster!

Jean McMillan c.2009-2013 - Always a bandster at heart
author of Bandwagon (TM), Strategies for Success with the Adjustable Gastric Band & Bandwagon Cookery. Bandwagon for Kindle now available on Amazon. Read my blog at: jean-onthebandwagon.blogspot.com

Zee Starrlite
on 10/23/12 6:21 am

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