Hi Dr. C. :help:

I had my third fill 2 days ago. My first fill was 1 ml in a 4 cc band, 2nd fill .5 cc. with no problems. I had .25 (so total 1.75) put in 2 days ago and now i am having trouble drinking water. I feel like burping all the time and have to take tiny sips and wait a while in between...too scared to even attempt solid food.

My question is, am i over filled, should i wait and see if it "settles down"? or should i go back for an unfill. My Doctor is a 4 hour drive away.

Thanks in advance for your help!

I'm not Dr. C, but it sounds like you are too tight to me. I went through that, it took almost a week for my fill to "kick-in" and when it did I was unable to eat anything more solid than yogurt. I had a tiny bit removed and found my sweet spot. Don't risk hurting your self or your band, don't stay too tight. ~Mandy

thanks mandy, that's what i think too, I guess i'm just dreading the long drive!!! stupid eh?

It's a long drive, but it's worth it to save your band. I would hate to see you have complications and still have to make that drive, only sick or dehydrated. (((hugs))) this can be a tough journey, but it is sooo worth it in the end. ~Mandy

I agree, overfilled!

Dr. C

Cincinnati, Ohio

www.TheBandDoctor.com 877.442.BAND

DISCLAIMER: I am not your surgeon, any comments made by me are not meant to be taken as medical advice, just general guidelines. Contact your surgeon about your specific problem!

Hi Dr. C. :help:

I had my third fill 2 days ago. My first fill was 1 ml in a 4 cc band, 2nd fill .5 cc. with no problems. I had .25 (so total 1.75) put in 2 days ago and now i am having trouble drinking Water. I feel like burping all the time and have to take tiny sips and wait a while in between...too scared to even attempt solid food.

My question is, am i over filled, should i wait and see if it "settles down"? or should i go back for an unfill. My Doctor is a 4 hour drive away.

Thanks in advance for your help!

Thank you Dr. C for your quick response.

Thanks fo rthe hugs Mandy! Just what i need right now.