cinched up too tight?

[saraannie 7]

Just had my 1st fill on tues. Had .5cc put in, I started with 5 cc in a 10 cc band. (Yes, I know that seems like a lot) So that puts me at 5.5cc. I had it done under flouro, so everything is a ok. Here's my question....Is it normal to feel the band? Am I just swollen? liquids are going down, but I have to drink really, really REALLY slow. Now I am wondering it I am too tight? Any insight would be helpful.

Thanks Bunches!!!

[kshallow 9]

Give it a couple days for the swelling to subside b/c it will go down. Everyone is different with re: amount of Fluid in band. I actually have almost 7 cc in my 10 cc band and that is after having .5 cc recently removed so it just depends. The test will come when you resume a normal diet of Protein, veggies, solid food diet. Make sure to take it slowly and chew really well. Best of luck to you

[Jodi_620 37]

I agree the swelling should go down and make things a little easier. You don't actually feel the band, your stomach itself has no nerves so it can't feel anything. What you are feeling is probably more in your esophagus. Eating and drinking slowly is now going to the your way of life.But once the swelling goes down it will be a little more comfortable as long as you follow the eating rules.