1st fill, need to tell my doctor something

[journey2befit 8]

Hello everyone!

How are you all doing? I hope all is well. I had my lap band put in February 10 and I haven't had any side effects... no vomiting, nausea. Just minimal pain in my shoulders if I eat a little fast and some pinching in my stomach here and there (i have am incisional hernia). I go in for my first fill tomorrow and I'm kind of scared. I ate solid foods a little sooner than what I was supposed to and I hope I haven't caused any damage that can potentially harm me in the future or cause a delay in getting a fill. I did not experience any difficulty when I did eat solid foods, but only the minor pain in my shoulders. I'm a little paranoid and wondering "what if" I did cause something to happen with the band. Also, I'm worried to tell my doctor and hope he won't be disappoint like I am with myself but what do you guys think I should do? Can he test me to see if everything is ok? Any advice would be great. Thank you

[Dr. Gail Altschuler MD 33]

Hi Journey2befit. It's unlikely that you've done any harm. It takes practice and commitment to make life changes, not perfection. Share your experience and concerns with your doctor when you see him tomorrow. I"m sure your doctor will be pleased to see you doing well and hopefully you'll leave feeling reassured. Best of luck and let us know how it goes.

[Nettyinlacey 37]

Don't be afraid to tell your Dr. anything. They are there for you. And yes when they give you the fill the test it to see how it travels through. It is a good indication if anything is wrong. But don't worry, I was not the saint I was suppose to be either. Good luck in your Journey I know you will do great.

[journey2befit 8]

Hi Journey2befit. It's unlikely that you've done any harm. It takes practice and commitment to make life changes, not perfection. Share your experience and concerns with your doctor when you see him tomorrow. I"m sure your doctor will be pleased to see you doing well and hopefully you'll leave feeling reassured. Best of luck and let us know how it goes.

Hello,
Thank you so much for your encouraging words. I went in for my first fill today and everything was okay. I told him the truth and he said it was completely fine. Also, I noticed what I thought to be a hernia but come to find out it was my port. He said it takes time for it to settle, but he filled it and made me drink a cup of Water to make sure I can tolerate it and I was able to. I noticed now that I keep having to go to the bathroom (diarrhea, sorry). I don't know if that is related but it's killing me. Other than that, everything is fine. Thank you again.

[journey2befit 8]

Don't be afraid to tell your Dr. anything. They are there for you. And yes when they give you the fill the test it to see how it travels through. It is a good indication if anything is wrong. But don't worry, I was not the saint I was suppose to be either. Good luck in your Journey I know you will do great.

I told him everything and he said as long as I don't have pain, then I'm fine, which was a relief. He did fill my port but I am experiencing diarrhea now (sorry) and I don't know if that is related at all. Thank you very much for your encouraging words, I appreciate it.

[Dr. Gail Altschuler MD 33]

It's not typical to have diarrhea after a fill. Stick with warm liquids for a day or 2 (whatever your doc suggested) and avoid dairy until it clears. Let him know if the diarrhea persists. Enjoy the changes that are coming. Best. Dr. Gail

[journey2befit 8]

It's not typical to have diarrhea after a fill. Stick with warm liquids for a day or 2 (whatever your doc suggested) and avoid dairy until it clears. Let him know if the diarrhea persists. Enjoy the changes that are coming. Best. Dr. Gail

Hello,

The diarrhea went away fairly quickly. The only issue I am having now is that I am feeling more hungry and I am able to handle a little more food than before. I had a 1.5cc fill put in on March 16th and I'm going in for my second fill next month. I'm not sure if this is normal or something is wrong with my band.

Thank you, Dr. Gail.