Hi, I was banded June 7 (last Friday) and yesterday had to have an emergency defill of the 3cc primer that was put in during surgery.

Doctor said this happens to 5% of his patients and that I couldn't tolerate it and my insides were probably inflamed and swollen. That day I had woken up and after my Breakfast drink I felt that "stuck" feeling and couldn't even take in tiny sips of Water after that. I even started to vomit foam!

Soon enough I couldn't breath and my doc told me to meet him at emerg.

Some people have said maybe I'll be one of those people that don't need a lot of fills?

Although I'm SO happy to be feeling better, I'm bummed that I "lost" the 3cc.

Anyone else experience this? Any comments to share?

glad you are doing better.

Way to soon to worry about fills, right now worry about healing.

For some, very little or no fill is needed. Think of it like the brakes on your car. They're installed, might need adjusted, might not. Sometimes during the life of the brakes, they will need to adjust as they wear. As you lose fat around the stomach, you might need a little fill here and there, or you might not. Many bariatric surgeons are getting away from "primer fills" that were so common several years ago. Focus on healing and nutrients right now...good luck!

Way to soon to worry about fills, right now worry about healing.

My brain knows that but I am a little bummed because (and although I can't confirm it) I am imagining that "bandster hell" will be worse. I know you're right, I'm just sad.

Many bariatric surgeons are getting away from "primer fills" that were so common several years ago.

Thanks for your support Scorpio Girl. Why is that?

No worries to be bummed because really, while healing you won't need any fills anyways cause you won't have that "hunger feeling" until closer to the point you get your first fill.

Though having to be defilled the nice thing is you probably will get to the green zone pretty quickly once you are getting fills