What does an Upper GI show in regards to your band?

[A New Woman 1]

Hi... March 12th will be my one year bandaversary. My scale today says I've lost 55 lbs. I had hoped to lose 2 lbs a week when I started this journey because I would be at my goal right now, but I am so happy with the 55 that I have lost and know that I would not have been able to do this without my band.

I have an appointment with my surgeron on 3/15 for my 1 year check-up and he wanted me to have an upper GI before my next appointment just to check my band placement. I'm curious about what info the test will give him. I know that it would show if my band slipped (it hasn't). But does it also meausre the amount of restriction you have? I currently have 8.5 cc's in my 10 cc band and I know they are relunctant to tighten me any more. As we all know, our bands are fickle. Some days I feel I'm right where I should be and other days I can eat way more than I think I should. I've never had a problem with drinking liquids and I rarely ever throw up (rice is about the only thing that bothers my band).

So does anyone know if the Upper GI will measure how easily the barium goes through the band and if that is proper restriction? I, of course, was watching on the screen and the barium seemed to go through quite easily so I don't know what to make of all this. Your thoughts are appreciated.

[lindas0809 0]

I had 2 upper Gi's in December for slipped band scare and they were able to see the barium going through the band. Sometimes it depends on the clarity of the xray or video they provide, but they should be able to determine if you could tolerate more fill.

[A New Woman 1]

Thanks Linda! I appreciate your comments.

[sawyer77 1]

I don't know about the upper GI, but I just went in for my first fill (5 weeks post-op), and the nurse told me that my weight loss was on pace, and that at the 1 year check-ups, they're looking for 50% EWL. So, yes! The 55 is great! 45 to go, right?! Go, you!