I had my surgery in December 07. Since then I have had 3 fills. The first okay, the second too tight, ended up in the ER...and then a re-fill on that one. Since that time, I throw up quite a bit during eating. I am able to tolerate soups, and mushy stuff pretty well,but when faced with chicken, etc..that requires grinding really well, that is a problem in swallowing. My doctor is in Iraq right now, will not return until November and I do not trust anyone at the hospital I go too besides him. I am concerned that my esophagus might be constricted...any advice?

Risha

I would call because they have to have someone that is seeing his patients... Your health is more important so u don't want to ignore things like that...

If you can tolerate soups and mushy stuff and you don't want to see any other doctor, can you just eat soup and mushy stuff until your doctor returns? I have read many threads here that throwing up will cause pouch enlargement and band slippage so you really need to avoid anything that causes you to throw up.

I would try another doctor. You are risking your health. Your doctor would not want that and must have given his patients another one to consult with. I would unfill a bit maybe .3 to .5cc. Nothing is worth risking your overall health.

Ditto what other said, there's someone to see you. Call ASAP. November is too long to wait.

Slow down on your eating and cut your food into 1/4 inch pcs. and chew at least 20 times before swallowing. I had this problem at one time. I guess by now you have got this one figured out. older post.