Austindoll

I have had the same problem. It was almost unbearable sometimes. I use Miralax mixed in with my beverages. Tasteless and odorless it just mixes right in. I have to do this on a weekly basis now. It may help.

I am going through the same thing. I had my first fill and feel exactly like you. From what I understand though, this is how it's SUPPOSED to work. I used to be able to chug my drinks all day....not now. It's a behavior thing I'll definitely have to work really hard at getting used to.

I love this website because I always find support and info about what I'm going through. I had my first fill on July 15. This is 4 months post surgery. I had finally hit a wall with my weight loss and needed the fill. Until now, I haven't had any restriction. After the fill, it was hard to swallow my own saliva! I couldn't eat anything, couldn't drink anything and thought it was too tight. I also for the first time PB'd. I was in the bathroom the day after my fill throwing up off and on for almost 3 hours. It was a horrible day. Today after reading these posts, I realize that this is how the band is SUPPOSED to work! So today, I'm sipping warm tea and having no problem as long as I don't take big swallows. Also, when I've had enough and feel that sensation like something is choking me, I know it's time to stop. I love this community! Thank you all for the support and info.

I found this site on here: www.fillcentersusa.com because I am looking for a fill doctor near my home instead of going to Mexico where I had the surgery done each time I need a fill. Maybe you can locate one on here??

Good luck to you. I had mine 3 weeks ago. It's work but well worth it! Take care of yourself!

I've gotten the same thing. I just had my surgery 2 weeks ago and at my job they were doing a version of Biggest Loser but told me I couldn't participate since my weight loss would be considered cheating. I was also open with people I thought had my best interest in mind. I am now extremely aware of who my friends are and aren't. I have nothing to do with the ones that aren't except professionally. It's a shame too, but at least I know what they think of me and my journey.

The first week after surgery they were about 120 and often lower, which was awesome! Then they gradually went back up to as high as 178 in the morning (fasting) and about 14-160 during the day. Still, MUCH lower than before surgery (almost a constant 300)....so now I'm trying to figure out how much insulin is necessary, I'm starting out slowly and my pancreas doesn't work anymore so oral meds are useless. I've lost about 14lbs since the surgery on March 25th!

Today is 2 weeks since I was banded by Dr. Kuri. It is also the first day I've had to go back to using my insulin and diabetic medications. It was a wonderful break to be off of them for a bit...it gave my body a much needed break, however, the sugars started creeping up again even though I am on only liquids still. This week, I'm supposed to be able to start eating mushy foods but due to my diabetes, so many high carb foods just aren't a choice and I don't think I can get by with just one egg at a time...Or can I? I would like to hear from other people that have been there to help me out. I am drinking 3-4 Protein Drinks a day and they go right through me. I make them pretty thin and the rest of the day is Water or sugar free drink mixes. I had thought that I would just try to continue drinking liquids only until week 4 when I will be able to eat foods, however, I'm aware that by not eating foods, I'm not letting my body get used to eating with the band....HELP!