Got my band in 2008, just had my fourth or fifth fill (can't remember exactly) as I've gained about 20 lbs in the last 6 months. Just got a 1/2 cc - wasn't feeling much restriction before, but the Dr. did it under fluoroscopy and 1 cc stopped the contrast too much. Anyway, I've always been able to get back to eating pretty quickly after fills - even had some removed last year because I felt too much restriction. Anyway, had the fill Thursday afternoon, and last night had some Soup - potatoes, bacon, etc - quite good actually. Since then, everything hurts when I eat it. I can feel the food/liquid hit and pass the band, and it hurts. Just having liquids today. Some more acidic liquids - orange juice, wine, etc, hurt my whole esophagus - almost like GERD. Based on some quick searching, this sounds like swelling after the fill, which I understand might be completely normal. However, I'm a little concerned that even it's just swelling, this would be the first time for me.

Any thoughts?

Thanks!

Seems like each adjustment has a learning curve.....Congratulations on being problem free for so long. You might end up needing a small unfill, but I believe when you learn what this fill will let you eat/not eat you will be fine. I had a fill the other day that is different from all prior fills and I am taking it slow as long as I can get liquids down and pee 3-4 times a day. It seems like it is at this point that I will lose the 10 pounds I keep losing and regaining. You might want to do liquids for a couple of days and let any swelling settle down.

Best wishes,

Mimi

Thanks for the response - we'll see how it goes.