Today I had to have all my fluid removed due to a dialated esophagus. I literally broke down in tears devestated.

Give yourself time to heal. Don't ever give up on yourself. I'm sorry this happened to you. Be kind to yourself and stay on top of your doctors to find out your next steps. Good luck.

Thanks so much for the encouragement. I'm going to remain prayerful

Very often, this repairs itself after a period without any fill. So fingers crossed! Then the trick is to make sure food doesn't remain above the band; if it is well enough chewed to go through within the one minute, then there is no pressure on the oesophagus.

Thanks I will definetly focus on chewing more. I take a Gi on the 29tth to see if it goes down. On the 4th of Feburary I go back to my surgeon to consider next steps if it is down he said he would consider starting a slow refill or the band will have to be removed and consider a revision

Toytoy can you explain how did you feel before they empty it out?

Curious to know how you discovered this complication. What were your symtoms? How long have you had your band?

I hope the unfill resolves it and you can start fresh and new soon!

Hi I've been banded for 3 years

I had the flu 6 weeks ago symptoms went away after 2 days but stomach pain continued went to emergency they did cat scan and it showed dialated esophagus. I through up quite a bit with the flu so was worried about the band. When he removed the fluid I didn't feel any different besides of course my intake is more I felt that immediately