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I had my 5th fill this week and I tell you, I'm not hungry but I also can't keep much down. What is this white foam I keep spitting up too? I definitely can't eat or drink much. I'm eating ice because its easier to keep down. I have been trying to finish 8 oz of tea for 2 days. I keep reheating it :-). One friend just said give it a few more days. What do you guys think? I like what the scale says though. I'm down 8 lbs since my fill Monday. My fear is dehydration.

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Your fear is warranted. You are definitely too tight and need to have a small unfill ASAP. Dehydration can happen surprisingly quickly and can be serious so this definitely isn't something you can wait to deal with.

Call your surgeon ASAP.

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You are too tight and I believe you know that.

Can't eat much

Can't even drink much

Foaming

Fearing dehydration

Yet you think it's worth it because you are losing weight..............................

I would tell you how dangerous it is but I am sure you know that already so I won't waste my breath

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Thanks ladies for the hard words, I guess I was waiting because I thought I was too tight when I got my fourth fill. I was scared and scheduled an unfill, but before I could get in to see my surgeon later that week I began to eat more and could keep things down. I was thinking that would happen again but I have a headache this time and the foam thing.

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--I would take their advice--

question: Is the foam what others refer to as "slim"?

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Yup, sounds like you're definitely too tight. Get it taken care of now because it will only get worse...

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I had my fourth fill on Tuesday. I definitely feel restriction but I can eat and drink, just slowly. Good luck.

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--I would take their advice--

question: Is the foam what others refer to as "slim"?

No I've the slime before when I have gotten stuck. This is just like if I lay down foam will start coming up and I am spitting a lot

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Yes, too tight. Ive been there and waited thinking it would get better. Problem is that the band area gets irritated and swollen and then a small unfill wont be enough so you end up taking 2 steps back instead of a half step back.

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Yes' date=' too tight. Ive been there and waited thinking it would get better. Problem is that the band area gets irritated and swollen and then a small fill wont be enough so you end up taking 2 steps back instead of a half step.[/quote']

Thank you for your feedback, will be getting my first unfill tomorrow

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Thank you for your feedback, will be getting my first unfill tomorrow

Take it slow after the unfill. I stayed on Clear liquids for the rest of the day and Protein shakes etc for another day before going to soft foods for a day. My doctor said it takes a day for the swelling to go down but I wanted to be cautious. Follow your doctor's advice though so if he wants you to be on a longer slower protocol.

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Hi everyone,

Just wanted to update you that I got my unfill today. I'm so glad I listened to you guys I feel so much better. I could tell right away, even from just drinking Water. The crazy thing is I lost 12 pounds since Monday. The weight loss is great but not at the expense of how I was feeling. Not eating, no nutrients, was barely drinking. So again, thanks! It made me stop waiting and act sooner than I would have. You guys are the best. He had only given me .50cc, and he took out half of what he gave me. It made such a big difference.

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