I have has my band for 5 years with great success (-140) and very little problems. I haven't been to my doc in 3 years! (Didn't realize it had been that long). I have been struggling with burning stomach, some reflux, being able to eat too much, and weight gain ( about 20 lbs since November) I let all these things go for way too long I know! (Don't wait like me). I finally went in on Monday and they completely unfilled my band. She thinks I have just stretched my pouch. But I'm going in the morning for an upper gi to be sure. I'm hoping there is no major prob and a few weeks of unfill will fix it! Now I have to try to be a very good girl in the eating department. Thanks for letting me vent to people that understand all of this!

I have been banded for almost six years.

I had to have my band untilled two years ago. So I know what you are going through. Gained an additional 20 lbs during the healing process. Band was Ok. I have been taking it slow with the refills do not wish to get overfilled like the last time. Had a fill yesterday and losing weight again.

Take good care of yourself and be a good girl

That sounds like a typical dilated pouch. Hopefully you can just get some fluid out and go on liquids for a bit and get her back in tip top shape. Good for you for getting help from the doc. Some people wait way too long to seek assistance. Good luck!

Guy. They took all my fluid out but didn't say anything about all liquids. Is that what I should be doing?