Okay, let me start from the beginning. I was banded on July 10, 2006. Shortly after having the surgery I got a "little" surprise, yes, i was pregnant. I was very excited (he made 3) but nervous, i had only lost 21pds. and from my last pregnancies i had gained lots of weight! well, i got unfilled and even though i was not eating as much and working out i still gained 50pds!! okay, fast forward to today. i had my first fill 4 weeks after my son was born. i was excited to get back on the losing train! i lost 21 pds. thought i need another fill, so went back when Evan turned 4 months old. so now i have lost another 9 pounds in one week. BUT, i cannot eat or drink anything. i can barely get water. i feel so week and tired. im excited about the weight loss, but not excited that i can't eat anything. and tired of being so weak, ihave three kids!! i cant be weak! i also have another issue, my throat feels so tight and like its closing in! what should i do? should i drive an hour away and get a little unfil, or do you think it will loosen up? its been 8 days since my fill. please help with any advice!!

thanks!

I've never had to get an unfil as I've only gotten one fill and am anxious to get my second one, but based on what I've read from the other bandsters you definitely need an unfil or else you'll get sick.

Good luck, and welcome back to the bandwagon.

Sue

Yes, yes, yes. What is the purpose of losing if you cant eat anything ???? You have small children and you need your energy. Also, I would not wait, get it checked and you will feel better. The throat??

I am not so sure. But it will be probably better to drive for an hour and get it checked out, afterall, it is your health....!!!!

Take care....Rose:) :car::car:

Fills generally get tighter after a week or so, not looser. Does your fill doctor use a flouroscope to check for your restriction? That is a great help in knowing what is going on and can save extra trips back and forth.

I wouldn't wait any longer.

I just had my first fill Friday. They sent me out in the waiting room to sip water to see if it went down ok. IT DIDN"T! The symtons you are describing are exactly how I felt! My DR immediately put me back on the table and gave me an unfill. She said she had me completely closed off. You need to get back to your Doc and get some taken out!!!

BTW ticker is wrong......(don't know how to change it). I've lost 24 1/2 lbs as of today!!

GO BACK!!! I have not been banded (2 days til surgery) but I am a Registered Nurse. Anytime I hear someone say anything about feeling throat tightening or restriction, It screams MEDICAL EMERGENCY to me. I know that you are excited about your weight loss (and I am so excited for you as well). However, you can't go on like this. I hope things work out for you...Good luck and congrats on your third baby!!

Hello all...I guess I am new to the site as I have only posted a reply. I feel at home however, because I have been coming to this site for the last two to three weeks. I joke to a girlfriend of mine (who is also going to be a "bandster") that this site has become my official bedtime story. Lol.

Just a quick intro... I am a thirty five year old RN who is a mother to an absolutely amazing eight yr old. I decided that after struggling with my weight for most of my life, that the lap band was the tool that I needed to assist me with reaching a healthy weight. I, like most everyone else, have tried every diet known to man. I could always loose, but could never keep it off. Once I decided that I would go with the band, I made the phone call to my ins. co...EXCLUSION!!! :angry You know what that means. If I was going to have this surgery, and in my mind rid myself of this weight for good, I would have to come up with $15,000 smackaroos. Well I did it and I am now2 days away from surgery :whoo:!!

Yes, Tues Nov. 20th at 7 AM I will join the ranks of the "bandsters. I AM SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO EXCITED. Please keep in your prayers and any words of encouragement would be greatly appreciated. Any advice for the near future?? I am all ears (eyes). I am looking forward to the additions to my new family...You guys. God Bless!!

when you have fill do they usually have you try liquids first to make sure it goes down? I TOO am an hour aways from hospital and cannot just run back up so i hope they make sure that all is working well before they send you on your way1

The same symptoms happened to me too. I waited 5 days and had to go back in to have a partial defill. I have been told that if you stay too full, it can lead to a slip and or erosion...so go back!

Definitley sounds like you need an unfill. I think waiting 8 days is enough.

Thanks SOO much for all the GREAT advice. sounds like i need to make an apt. to go back and have it unfilled a little. I just paid them $125 for the fill, i wonder if they will charge me to unfill it? Let me put this out there too, i waited the weekend and it seems like it might have loosened up a little. i was able to eat a bean burrito saturday night. should i still go?

It depends on how the next few days go. It sounds like it loosened up enough to eat the bean burrito. If you can still eat like that now you may be okay. If not, you may need a slight unfill. My doctor charges for both. Good luck.

I was in the same postition and not drinking hardly any water. Well come to find out dehydration made me TIGHTER, who knew. Make sure you are well hydrated before a meal. Drink water according to your docs advice and see if it helps the meal go down better. You may have been swollen and not getting enough water and things might be settling down. WATER is key!!! I know it is hard getting it in, and trying to get enough water before a meal and also waiting an hour after drinking to eat, then 45mins after you eat to drink,etc...especially since your focus is on keeping up with your childrens schedule and not your own.