I am almost 4 months post op. I had my 3rd fill done yesterday afternoon, I now have 6-6 1/2 in my band. This morning I am trying to drink my protein shake and am having a hard time drinking it. Has anyone else ever had this? Should I call the Dr. office to let them know?

I went ahead and called the Dr. office. They told me clear liquids only for three days, I shouldn't even be drinking my shake right now after my fill. It helps if they tell me to not do the protein shakes after a fill. Hope my boo boo helps others.

I am also almost 4 months post op and ALSO just went for my 3rd fill yesterday afternoon and have just over 8ccs in mine, but have an extra large 14cc band. Mine is very tight after yesterdays fill and I am always told that I should do liquids for 48 hours every time after a fill. This is the tightest I have ever been, but I tried solids right away and was fine just taking very tiny bites, chewing well and only eating no more then 6 bites per meal. It seems to be working so far, but you may be even tighter then me if you have a smaller band. Do what's comfortable, and if that means just liquids for a while, then so be it, but don't be scared to tell them that you think it may be slightly too tight and they need to adjust it again. My fill doc says to let him know the next day if there are any problems and he will do a quick adjustment for free. Never hurts to ask, as you did.

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I am, also, told to do clear liquids for 48 hours and full liquids for 48 hours. I, usually, make it to Saturday night after a fill on Wednesdays. Don't rush the use of food after a fill. Good luck.Karen

I had my 3rd fill three days ago. My rules were liquids first day, mushies 2nd and regular 3rd day. I'm having the hardest time. My water even feels like it hangs there. Everytime I burp, something comes up. It just wont go and stay down. I talked to Dr. yesterday and was told to just stick with liquids. I'm hungry and tired of this. We leave for family vacation tomorrow and hope it gets better. I'm told there is swelling with fills. She only added 1/2cc so I am at 6cc/10cc. Ouch

I went back to the dr. the day after my fill. The day before he put 1 cc in my band, I had to get some taken out because I wasnt able to get my water to go down. So it took 1/2 a cc out and I am all better. Thanks for everyones help. I have 6cc, and have lost 42 pds. in 4 months. Yeah!!!

I just had my 2nd fill today. My doc says liquids (including shakes) the first 24 hours and then back to regular food.

I went back to the dr. the day after my fill. The day before he put 1 cc in my band, I had to get some taken out because I wasnt able to get my Water to go down. So it took 1/2 a cc out and I am all better. Thanks for everyones help. I have 6cc, and have lost 42 pds. in 4 months. Yeah!!!

TammyLee205: Hi--I'm scheduled for surgery on August 15th and want to learn as much as possible to get the best results. You should be so proud of yourself--42lbs in 4months? Wow, now that's awesome! Do you mind me asking what your typical day/week looks like. I would love to have similar results!

Thanks!

I went back to the dr. the day after my fill. The day before he put 1 cc in my band, I had to get some taken out because I wasnt able to get my Water to go down. So it took 1/2 a cc out and I am all better. Thanks for everyones help. I have 6cc, and have lost 42 pds. in 4 months. Yeah!!!

GREAT JOB!!! :welldone:

I am almost 4 months post op. I had my 3rd fill done yesterday afternoon, I now have 6-6 1/2 in my band. This morning I am trying to drink my Protein shake and am having a hard time drinking it. Has anyone else ever had this? Should I call the Dr. office to let them know?

I have just had my 5th adjustment and I am having difficulty drinking my Protein shakes. I don't know if the band is too tight now either. I guess that is why I came here. So, I am going to give it a day or two more because I remember being told that the stomach would be a little touchy after a fill. If I can't get relief in 3 more days I am going back in to the doctor.

I am almost 4 months post op. I had my 3rd fill done yesterday afternoon, I now have 6-6 1/2 in my band. This morning I am trying to drink my Protein shake and am having a hard time drinking it. Has anyone else ever had this? Should I call the Dr. office to let them know?

I have just had my 5th adjustment and I am having difficulty drinking my Protein shakes. I don't know if the band is too tight now either. I guess that is why I came here. So, I am going to give it a day or two more because I remember being told that the stomach would be a little touchy after a fill. If I can't get relief in 3 more days I am going back in to the doctor.

I have just had my 5th adjustment and I am having difficulty drinking my Protein shakes. I don't know if the band is too tight now either. I guess that is why I came here. So, I am going to give it a day or two more because I remember being told that the stomach would be a little touchy after a fill. If I can't get relief in 3 more days I am going back in to the doctor.

I always wait a few days before I react to having a fill. Things do even out after that for me.

You do however, have to be able to get liquids (water) down, even if there is a slight gurgling sound/feeling.

BTW, my band is always tight first thing in the morning, gets better as the day goes on.