I had a fill on Saturday and for the first time I know what restriction is. I was just wondering if anyone else had more problem with liquids than with solids after a fill? I can eat just about anything as long as I take small bites and chew well, but a lot of the liquids come back up immediately. Especially the thicker ones like the protein drinks no matter how slow and small the sips are. It seems like after I drink about 1/2 a can it all comes back up then I can finish the other half with little or no problem. Sometimes this even happens with plain water. I'm definitely having a problem getting enough liquids. Any thoughts on this?

Banded July 13, 2006

Dr. Ortiz, Tijuana

Starting weigh 305 lbs.

Present weight 258 lbs.

P.S. How do I modify the tickerfactory tape showing the weight loss?? I put it on my first post and never been able to change it since then!!

Granny,

Where are you going for your fills? Dr. Fitzpatrick says that if you can't keep water down, you are too tight!

To change your ticker, go back to ticker factory and update it. Then copy the first group of code, the one that says for bb . go to your profile and click on edit signature. You'll have to delete the old ticker, I just highlight it and delete it. Then paste the code into the spot. It won't look like the ticker until you click on save and look at it again. It will just be messed up letters and numbers and stuff.

YOur in Vancouver, WA right? I remember from when you were banded and drove back home. I'm here too and I was banded by Ortiz 2 days before you!

Hi GrannyAcres

yes i agree...if you cant keep down water it is too tight...I don't understand why you would be able to keep down food though...very strange..perhaps a visit or phonecall to your dr is due....you don't want to get dehydrated...

Thanks for your help! I seem to be doing better this morning. I'm drinking a cup of coffee and it is going down fine. Don't know what the problem was before.

I have found that after a fill I can't drink anything dairy, including protein drinks, until all the swelling has gone down because it creates a lot of mucus which totally fills the pouch area and causes me problems.

:help: hi i am 11weeks post op,at 3ccs i cant eat meats when i try i feel like i want to though up i gage alot when i eat is this normal? plus from dayone i feel sick all the time my doctor say this is ok .but i dont think so no one talks about feeling this way .and its hard to have a bm i cant go unless i take pills to help it move . my doctor was just in it for the money can same help me?:sick

I'm sorry you are having so much difficulty. Are you cutting the food in very small bites and chewing thoroughly? I find that I get nauseated if I don't get enough to eat. You might try going on mushies for a few days and see how you feel after that. Also the constipation can make you feel nauseated. Get some fiber tablets. You can buy pleasant tasting orange flavored ones in the vitamin section. They really help with constipation. If you are still having problems after a few days you might be too tight and need a slight unfill. Good luck.

Banded 7/13 Dr. Ortiz,Tijuana

Starting weight 305 lbs.

Current weight 250 lbs.