Sophie99

Went to the doc yesterday...No indications of a dilation! Thanks goodness. Got a small fill. If the pain isnt gone within a week around my port, then I need to go for an untra sound. Thanks again for eveyone inputs. Being newly banded, i appreciate all the advice from everyone!

Well the pain in my port area isnt happening in my stomach. I’m not sure if it is maybe scar tissue? I have not done any type of exercises(walking only) where I could have pulled a muscle. Every month I am afraid I am going to get a dilation in my pouch. Last month I lost 7 pounds and got a small fill that put me at 9cc. It seems that after 3 weeks of getting a fill, my restriction seems to disappear. I did experience sliming for the first time last week due to not chewing up my food enough. I called the office and they said to watch it that is could lead to a dilation. I feel with having that much Fluid in my band, I shouldn’t need to be still getting fills every month. My dr keeps telling me until I get symptoms of a stretched/dilated pouch, then I don’t have one. I constantly worry about it and just wish they would a test just to make sure. That why I was asking if it anyone has every had a dilation without having any symptoms. thanks for you input!

Well the pain in my port area isnt happening in my stomach. I’m not sure if it is maybe scar tissue? I have not done any type of exercises(walking only) where I could have pulled a muscle. Every month I am afraid I am going to get a dilation in my pouch. Last month I lost 7 pounds and got a small fill that put me at 9cc. It seems that after 3 weeks of getting a fill, my restriction seems to disappear. I did experience sliming for the first time last week due to not chewing up my food enough. I called the office and they said to watch it that is could lead to a dilation. I feel with having that much Fluid in my band, I shouldn’t need to be still getting fills every month. My dr keeps telling me until I get symptoms of a stretched/dilated pouch, then I don’t have one. I constantly worry about it and just wish they would a test just to make sure. That why I was asking if it anyone has every had a dilation without having any symptoms. thanks for your input!

Has anyone ever had a streched pouch without any symptoms? Im going to the dr today, but something doesn't feel right. The last few nights when I lie down on the side my port is, I get a really intense burning sensation around my port area. It is fine during the day and as soon as i roll over to my other side. Has anyone ever experienced any of these. Thanks in advance!

Thanks again for all the info. I feel so much better getting info and advice from ppl who have experienced it! It is very much appreciated! TMF- how do i update my profile. I can't seem to find it.

They suggest 1 and 1/2 cups as my side and 6 oz of meat with it. When i refer to being 'tight' i mean it is hard for food to pass thur my pouch. I might be like that one day, then the next eat the same thing and it goes down without any problem. When you eat, do you feel every bite 'pass' thru? Im still new to this trying to figure it out. Every month i think i have a dilation but my nurse tells me i dont have any symptoms and im loosing weight and just need a fill. Im so terrified of getting a dilation. Thanks for your help!

I am eating more sometimes because im not at my "green zone" yet. My dr said it is normal that im eating more because my band is not fully working yet since im not at my green zone. Every month i freak out because i lose restriction. I go in for a fill and it helps. The nurses arent concerned of a dilation because im losing weight and i dont have any side effects of the dilation. From what i have been reading on here, it seems many ppl can be tight and hardly eat during the day, then the next day they can eat whatever without feeling tight at all. Im so confused.

I was banded in sep. Had my first fill in October. I have only lost 25 pounds. I went in for a fill 3 weeks ago and have lost 4 pounds since. I dont have any symptoms that normally come with a dilation. My restriction has just decreased. I know some days our band is tighter than others. When you eat, do you feel restriction with every bite you take? Thank you for responding!

I had restriction up until friday. I am still not at my 'green' zone. I felt a little restriction this am but thats it for the last 3 days. Im afraid i have dilated my pouch. I am not vomiting/have reflux. Is this normal? Any input would be appreciated.

Thanks everyone for the info. I now have 10cc and can feel a little restriction. When i had dinner tonight, i did get fuller much faster. My dr said to give it up to a week to see how well its working. Im hoping i have reached my green zone!

I have had 3 fills and currently have 8cc in my band. Im really nervous that something might be wrong because i dont have any restriction yet. Is this normal? Thanks in advance!

Thanks for all the suggestions! Im going to call my dr tomorrow to discuss this with him along with a few more questions i have.

I have been walking and only took my pain meds for 48 hours. However, my dr did not tell me to wait or cut off fluids at a certain time before lying down. I will try that tonight before i go to bed and see if that helps. Thanks!

Hey everyone, i was just banded and have alot of questions. I cannot lay down without immediately getting sick. It immediately causes me to start dry heaving which is very painful. Another problem im having is i cannot burp. Im hoping these issues are just short term and not permanent. If anyone has any suggestions/advice i would greatly appreciate it! Thanks!