:help: I was filled on Sept 20th. I had 1 cc already in and they added another 1 cc. I did fine drinking the Water and did my liquids for 24 huors and then on to mushy foods for a day. On the day that I started the mushy foods I noticed After eating very slowly and chewing very well, I would feel like I had golf balls in my throat and chest. Is this restriction or am I overfilled? I can tolerate liquids, including milk and water (its all I drink). But when it comes to foods I feel like i am having a heart attack after a bite or two. I need suggestions on what to do. I have an appt tomorrw with my surgeon, she is 1.5 hours away so I want to make sure I am doing the right thing. They use an ultrasound machine to find the port then do the fills/unfills.

anyone who can shed some light on this for me I would greatly appreciate it!!!

I had my 3rd fill today and I was kind of tight anyway, especially in the mornings. I had 2.25 and he just an hour ago put in .4 which puts me at 2.65. You could possibly have the first bite syndrome. Have you tried drinking something hot first. That's what they just told me to do in case I really tight today. She said that would open it up some. Of course, if you can't eat I'm sure you'll need a slight unfill. Let us know how things turn out. Wishing you lots of luck.

Judging from what your wrote, I'd error on the side of caution. There is no reason not to have a little saline removed. It will keep you from PBing (hopefully) and swelling (when you PB). Also, given that you are seeing him tomorrow, just get a bit removed. Nothing like being too-tight to ruin your day. I say this because you are getting the too restricted feeling while eating mushies. Once you go to the real food, then ouch!

Good luck. Shawn

Tricia--

I can relate. I was banded on Sept. 1, 2006. I had my first fill Monday, Oct. 1, 2006. I went from 1 CC to 2.1 CC I stayed on Liquids till yesterday and yesterday evening i had a TINY bite of humus and Got the sharp stabbing pain and i couldn't keep it down. I had to PB. I woke up this morning and had a sip of water and got the same feeling. Is that normal? Is everything just swollen? Should i get an unfill? Stay on liquids till everything calms down?

HHHELLLLPPP pleasee