Do i need an unfill?

joe7777 · July 6, 2007

I'm 99% sure i need an unfill. I got a fill July 4th and was on liquids for 24 hours. At first i was able to get a bit of food down not too bad. But today has been hell. I had maybe one ounce of pork chop and that was chewed well and i was in hell for an hour. I can't seem to get anything down now, like one to two ounces of food and i'm hiccuping and i am sliming and i am going through hell. I'm guessing this is the delayed effect i heard about. I got the Water down at the clinic no problem, but now i feel like i need some fill taken out.

Help!

susansilver · July 6, 2007

I'm 99% sure i need an unfill. I got a fill July 4th and was on liquids for 24 hours. At first i was able to get a bit of food down not too bad. But today has been hell. I had maybe one ounce of pork chop and that was chewed well and i was in hell for an hour. I can't seem to get anything down now, like one to two ounces of food and i'm hiccuping and i am sliming and i am going through hell. I'm guessing this is the delayed effect i heard about. I got the Water down at the clinic no problem, but now i feel like i need some fill taken out.
Help!

Rob - give it a bit - I find my restriction comes and goes. Even though you chewed well, many people can't eat pork so with all the sliming your esophagus could be irritated. Go back on liquids until tomorrow morning - then see.

Let us know

joe7777 · July 6, 2007

yeah, tlbc isnt open on weekends, so ill see what the weekend brings, if its too much, ill go on monday.

TracyinKS · July 6, 2007

Another person just had a problem with pork last night......... haven't tried it yet.. take tiny bites and chew chew chew.

Good luck!

AnotherMe · July 7, 2007

Wow! Sorry you're having trouble. Hope you feel better soon.

If you can manage, do liquids Saturday and mushies on Sunday. See how tight you're feeling by Monday, and if the same - get back in and get a small amt taken out.

Stay hydrated, don't overdo it.

Let us know how it goes,

Karla

Angies577 · July 7, 2007

I am going through the same thing right now!!! I just had another fill on the 5th !!! I had oatmeal for Breakfast and that was fine!! I tried pork for late lunch and the same thing I was in pain also for along time i wasn't sure if i was going to have to call someone or not. My tummy is not to good and I am not going to eat anything else tonight!!

Chickie · July 7, 2007

You may need a tiny unfill. My best advice, given your surgeon is closed over the weekend, is to go on liquids till you can get an appointment for some professional advice.

joe7777 · July 7, 2007

Yeah, im going to tough it out till monday to see if it untightens. Now liquids don't feel good going down, i REALLY think i need an unfill. Today i probably consumed less than 500 calories...i cant eat! And even drinking is a task.

SherryW · July 7, 2007

Pork is something I still can't eat and I'm 17 months out. The only time I can get that down in small portions is if it's been in a crockpot all day and falls apart with a fork.

I went through the too tight fill in April. I drank Water fine at the docs and later during the day the next day I couldn't swallow my own saliva. I had to go back for a slight unfill. I believe when the doc pushes and pulls the Fluid in the syringe several times before putting the fill in causes my stomach to swell. Of course the swelling takes time so I could finish the water in the office no problem. I would of waited it out but, not being able to swallow wasn't a good thing. Pay close attention and keep hydrated!

My surgeon told me that if he was ever not there and I needed an unfill that the hospital ER would be the ones to do it. So if things get really bad for you this weekend I recommend calling the hospital you had the surgery done at and see if they have someone on call to see you and have a slight unfill.

I'm going through acid reflux myself right now. I think my band is still too tight because I only get this at night when my throat relaxes. I see my doc on Wed but, I just might call today after the night I had last night. I'm scared I'm screwing something up with all this acid. I don't think my band moved but, something just isn't right. This finicky band can be scarey at times...I've done well up until now though and I wouldn't change it but....listen to your body. If you think you're getting dehydrated definately go in.

Good luck

NJChick · July 7, 2007

I agree with the others here...give it a few days, you could be swollen. I can't eat pork either (steak is tough to eat too). I would suggest liquids as well for a few days.

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juliegeraci · July 7, 2007

1 to 2 oz is normal with good restriction. I would get a slight unfill. Sounds like you are close to your sweet spot though.

joe7777 · July 8, 2007

What a difference ANOTHER 24 hours made...I can get liquids and food down now. I had some sausage and salad. I don't think i'll go for that unfill after all....i'll see over a few weeks how this fill is treating me, in the end i might actually still need a bit more, who knows its too early to tell. Good thing i held back. The self imposed liquids day did some good i guess. Maybe the pork had something to do with it too...either way, thanks for all your comments and suggestions.