:confused:How many of you have had a swollen pouch/possible slip and recovered from it without another surgery? I had my band totally unfilled last Friday due to reflux/swelling. I have been on a total liquid diet since then. What are the chances I will recover from this? I have had NO reflux since being unfilled and absolutely no problems getting any liquids down...not even thick ones.

No one responded to your post and I have the exact same question/problem. I was told that my pouch was swollen and I'm freaking out right now! I am also on liquids for 2 weeks and this is only day 3 of 15 and I'm starving (and also really scared)! What was your outcome?

Make that 3 people with same problem. My Dr however did not suggest I go to liquids. He just said eat sensible and chew well. Unfilled me today, wants me to get upper GI on Monday and come back on Tuesday, 7 days after unfill. I guess he thinks if it does not correct itself in a week then it will not self correct.

I've had a pouch dilation which I think is the same thing you are refering too.

Keep in mind I'm a very special case having problems from day one.

My doc took what was in my band out.05 cc and I did ok for about 2 weeks then my problems came back.

From what I have heard if you caught your pouch dialation early and had a complete unfill more then likely everything will be ok.

You also need to take your fills slower then usual so it doesn't happen again.

A pouch dialation is because of OVER EATING please stick to your doctor's rules on how much you are allowed to eat at one sitting. This is so very very important.

I had horrible reflux last week and vomitting, had 6 out of the 8 ccs removed from my band on Thursday. Have been fine since, feel much better. I am wondering about this also. I won't get to have xray or talk to a doctor until Saturday.