I had my 3rd fill today putting me at 6cc's, Im not sure how much liquid my band holds. My doctor has a method of sticking the needle in the port and then making you sit up and chug water while he fill the band, and when you almost spit water in his face he stops give you a pat on the back and send you on your way. He also did this the last time I had a fill too. so like the last time ive been not really able to keep any liquid down and i keep having to spit because i cant swallow my saliva. I talked to my doctor about this today and he said because the band makes you swell for a couple of days its normal to not be able to keep anything down until the swelling goes down and to sit tight. I there anything i should try to help this situation because im pretty misreable right now.

I don't mean this offensively in the least, nor do I claim to be an expert because I'm not a doctor. However, I cannot believe your surgeon actually intentionally fills you to the point you can't even swallow your own saliva let alone fluids. If you can't even swallow liquids, he's putting you at severe risk for dehydration, that puts a lot more at risk than just your band.

If you can't swallow fluids, you may have to go the ER to get IV fluids.

Again this is just me, but I'd speak up for yourself and tell him flat out you do not want to be that tight. It's your body and your band, take control over both and start demanding what you want (or in this case, don't want)

Best wishes.

I had my 3rd fill today putting me at 6cc's' date=' Im not sure how much liquid my band holds. My doctor has a method of sticking the needle in the port and then making you sit up and chug Water while he fill the band, and when you almost spit water in his face he stops give you a pat on the back and send you on your way. He also did this the last time I had a fill too. so like the last time ive been not really able to keep any liquid down and i keep having to spit because i cant swallow my saliva. I talked to my doctor about this today and he said because the band makes you swell for a couple of days its normal to not be able to keep anything down until the swelling goes down and to sit tight. I there anything i should try to help this situation because im pretty misreable right now.[/quote']

I think it is odd that your not able to swallow your own saliva. I would think thats quite aggressive, however, every doctor is different! I've never heard of that method to fill a band! I get concerned when people are that uncomfortable and miserable with fills! How much did he put in today?

Holly crap I also had my third fill yesterday and same I keep spitting a lot same feeling ;(

So what happened last time you got a fill , is the bad feeling went away after couple days like the doctor said ?

he put 1cc in, and after 2 days i could finally handle liquids and the soft food like pudding. After the swelling goes down im fine with it, im just tired of spitting up. It feels more like that slime feeling you get when food get stuck.

I agree with the above posts; it is a fine line to be in the Green Zone and not being able to have enough liquids to stay hydrated.

I have always found it very interesting that we all have a lap band and our surgeons do everything so different.

I have never heard of that approach! I agree with Missy to insist that you don't want it that tight if you cannot swallow your own saliva. That is ridiculous. If you are still this way in the a.m. I would call his office. I hate for you to go to the ER as they often will drain the band completely; however, if you are miserable then please don't wait.

I hope this passes quickly. The swelling will subside in a couple days but I you don't need it too tight unnecessarily. Just trust your instincts and don't be afraid to advocate for yourself.

I advised to do liquids for three days after fill...but if you can swallow liquid at all this is not safe. My surgeon has me drink to make sure I CAN get the liquid down.