Hi Everyone,

I was wondering what everyone's docs have said about what to do after a PB episode... liquids for 24 hours, 48 hours??? Is this clear fluids or just full liquids or do you stick to mushy or go back to regular eating?

I had a very slight PB almost a week ago and skipped the rest of that meal, but went back to normal eating later in the day. As of last night, I have so much restriction it is difficult to get my fluids down. My educated guess is that even thought it was slight, I should have done fluids for at least 24 hours after the PB. I think by continuing to eat normally, I turned the slightest irritation into full blown swelling and now I am paying for it. I am on full liquids (no other choice) for two more days until I see the doctor on Friday.

I hope this is all it is, but I thought I would ask what everyone else is doing.

Thanks for the feedback.

Sounds like you hit the nail on the head by guessing what happened. I have been there and done that. The day I was going to get the fill taken out, I was able to hold liquids down that morning, but went ahead with the unfill anyway...Good Luck to You!

Interestingly, my doctor has never addressed the question of what to do after a negative episode. At least, not in my hearing. But then, I've never asked him.

I know from my own experience to let my esophagus rest for at least three subsequent meals.

Kelly & Alex -- thanks for the feedback. I will let you know how I feel by Friday. I am doing a bit better with fluids this afternoon, so I hope by staying this course I will heal and feel better soon.

Thanks again.