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2Nd Fill - 1St Unfill

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By Beautiful-B, in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums

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Today was my 2nd fill since being banded on Aug 15, 2012. At surgery my doc put .5cc in my band and my first fill Sept 14th was 2.5 cc. for a total of 3cc's in a 10cc band. After the 1st fill I felt little to no restriction. I did however manage to lose 5 lbs in the 4 weeks. My NP told me that was good considering most patients do not lose anything until their 3 or 4th fill. She asked the usual questions regarding my portion sizes and hunger in between meals. She then told me she was going to put in 2 cc's and have me at 5cc's. When she accessed my port and injected the Fluid I could feel my stomach tighten. (It was pretty kewl) considering the fill is immediate. I then sat up and it was time for the Water test.

The first sip goes now without a problem. Then I (unintentionally) gulped down the next sip and boy did I feel it. I felt like I needed to burp and couldn't, I also felt the Water gurgling back up my throat. I couldn't help but think, "This is what being too tight feels like." Trust me, It is not a good feeling. I thought, "If I can't get water down, there is no way I can do food!". The last thing I want is to sit down for dinner and worry about getting stuck or worse not be able to eat. I told the NP I felt a little tight and she said, "Sit here for a bit and see if you feel any better.". I started on a 2nd cup of water, same thing. The best way to describe the feeling is, It felt like I had swallowed something thick in consistency and I could feel it traveling down my throat through my chest and then it bubbled up at my band. To think, this is just WATER. After all of that, I felt a slight burning sensation in my esophagus. It was weird. So of course, I have been reading the forums and everybody says, "Do not leave your doctor’s office if you are too tight".

I laid back down on the table and had .5cc's removed or there about. I really didn't ask how much she took out. I was just glad I could sit up and get the 2nd glass of water down. I am sharing this experience with everyone so you will know what I experienced and if it happens to you. Please do not leave the doctor’s office.

Wish me luck, My next appointment isn't for 4 weeks. Please share your experience if you have any.

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