Recently got a fill and now at 5.7 cc of 10 cc band.

I can't get solids down but before I start getting the "you are losing weight the wrong way" is it possible that it needs time for swelling to go down.... Or something else that is contributing?

It has been 2 weeks and some days are much better than others --- just want hear about experiences and please no judgement as I am just trying to learn what the green zone is.

Two weeks is wayyyyy too long. Usually by the 4th day you should be able to eat solids. You should probably get some taken out.... You'll still lose weight, don't worry. Your overall health is more important. I'd be going BANANAS if I was on only liquids again. Call them TODAY!!!

i dont have fills but from what i have heard/read, not eating or being able to for 2 weeks is way past is it swelling.....i think you need to get to your dr today and let them know and advise you.....could be just them taking a smidge out could offer max relief..

no judgement, only caring

Talk to your surgeon, tell him what's going on, and let him decide how to best help you.

Btw, you aren't supposed to get your fills right, your surgeon is. Let him do his job.

I've only had one fill so far, I have 5 cc's in a 10 cc band. I'm curious as to how much fill you received this time? How much fill did you have prior to this last fill? My doctor is aggressive with fills and I get my next one mid November, so I'm curious if your WLS is aggressive too. I'm hoping to avoid this same sort of issue in the future. Thanks and best wishes

I have swelling anywhere up to 3 to 3 and a half weeks after a fill. Everyone is different. You may have a sensitive stomach but call your doctor.

My doctor is aggressive with fills and I get my next one mid November' date=' so I'm curious if your WLS is aggressive too. I'm hoping to avoid this same sort of issue in the future. Thanks and best wishes [/quote']Your doctor can only be as aggressive as you're comfortable with. I'm sure you have a say in how much goes in. Too aggressive & not aggressive enough I guess depends on how much WE allow. (Mostly the too aggressive because if the doctor is conservative, I doubt you can sway him)

My last fill I could not get anything down for at least 2 weeks.....first few days I even felt water restriction.....slowly graduated from liquids to heavier liquid type foods to mushies, etc.....

For me, I'm glad I stuck it out...I did however have to re- adjust my foods and eating habits to co- exist with the band....as I had to do with every fill and new level of restriction.

That was 2 - 1/2 years ago....everything has been peachy ever since with no additional fills since....but that last one was doozy, but definitely did the trick......and well worth it for...I cannot be happier the way things all turned out.

I did call my Dr. Within that 2 weeks and he reminded me that this is what I had asked for....getting to the Green ASAP....and said to continue the eating plan I was on.....but then my Dr knows me, and knows I was aggressive with all this....

People are always saying they eat too much, are always hungry, and NEED a fill....I always say "Be careful what you ask for"

B52, I'm glad your doctor, within his expertise, allowed you to have a say in how fast you reached the green. Maybe on my next visit I'll ask for an extra .5, as I did before.