I had my 2nd fill yesterday. I think I am too tight. I don't know how much was injected during my first fill, but I don't think it was that much. Maybe 1.0 to 1.5. I asked yesterday, and she said, "It's full now." and "I put in 2.3cc's" ~ I am totally scared now! What does she mean IT'S FULL? I am having a little trouble with my clear liquids. Finding that I have a little reflux as well. I sipped coffee 30 minutes ago, and I keep burping it up. I haven't thrown up at all, so I think the liquid is going down. In fact, I know it is because I saw it under flouroscopy. BUT, I am scared that its not going to loosen up like some say it will. I heard that some people's fills don't 'kick in' until 2 weeks. Does that mean that mine could get even tighter? I'D DIE! Please help me. I am trying my best to stay calm. Especially because I live in Sacramento, CA and my doctor is in Mexico. It's a day trip, but still, it costs me a couple bills to go.

Please don't tell me what I want to hear, AND please tell me that it'll loosen up! haha *that doesn't make sense. It's all the brain cells dying from malnutrition. haha

Thanks!!!!!!!!!

Dana

I am 3 weeks past the last fill, and it really tightened me up. I had the same problem. I found that if I heated the protein drink (like hot chocolate) it went down easier, I still have trouble even drinking, I cannot gulp, I have to sip and chew everything extremely well. It is just now starting to let up and it has been 3 weeks!!!! I ate mushies for about 2 1/2 weeks. I am back to regular food but such a tiny amount and I have to chew a very long time and it still hurts to go down, but is getting better. I can take a little bit bigger sips also. Not everyone is the same, and you cannot generalize anything it seems like. We are all such individuals!

Hang in there, I did and things are slowly improving.

You're definitely irritated, that may be what is causing you pain. If you are going to stick to liquids you may want to put protein powder in your hot drinks like coffee/cocoa etc. to be sure you're getting enough protein. I'm on liquids right now after my fill yesterday and this helps me get my protein in because you can only drink SO many shakes! Hang in there and try to resist mushies for a day or two...especially in the AM. Also you may want to avoid cold drinks since they are causing you pain too until later in the day.

Renee

Thanks.. so, the pain does not necessarily mean that I am over filled? What all can cause irritation of the stoma?

When I do eat my mushies, should they be extra thin?

Thanks.. so, the pain does not necessarily mean that I am over filled? What all can cause irritation of the stoma?

When I do eat my mushies, should they be extra thin?

Well I am not qualified to diagnose, only your surgeon can do that. PB'ing and getting food "stuck"causes the irritation. I would definitely move SLOWLY into the mushies and start them very thin.

I hope this helps?

Renee

Well I am not qualified to diagnose, only your surgeon can do that. PB'ing and getting food "stuck"causes the irritation. I would definitely move SLOWLY into the mushies and start them very thin.

I hope this helps?

Renee

Yes, thanks so much. I understand that no one can diagnose me but just hoping that someone out there would have an idea of what I am going through and be able to answer some of my questions.. i hate to call my surgeon at every little thing. What is the burning a sign off? Every time I eat my mushies, I get hearburn real bad... atleast I am not throwing up though!

Yes, thanks so much. I understand that no one can diagnose me but just hoping that someone out there would have an idea of what I am going through and be able to answer some of my questions.. i hate to call my surgeon at every little thing. What is the burning a sign off? Every time I eat my mushies, I get hearburn real bad... atleast I am not throwing up though!

Unfortunately heartburn CAN be a sure sign of an overfill. You may want to call your Dr. if it's happening every day??:thumbup:

Yes, I think I am going to call them today.. i might go ahead and see about getting a small amount taken out-he only put .5cc in so maybe .25 will put me where I need to be..Thanks for all of your help.. did you experience any of these things?

That is a very drastic fill. My doctor has never given me more than .5 or 1cc at a time. Truthfully I think you need a slight unfill. Good luck.

Yes, I think I am going to call them today.. i might go ahead and see about getting a small amount taken out-he only put .5cc in so maybe .25 will put me where I need to be..Thanks for all of your help.. did you experience any of these things?

Yes my last fill was too tight and I made the mistake of waiting and wished I hadn't-I was miserable with heartburn. I'm glad you're calling, take care.:smile2:

Geez... maybe you need a small unfill. We shouldn't be miserable, that's for sure. There is a sweet spot out there somewhere. I haven't found it yet, but when you do, let me know! haha

Well, a little better--not pb'ing as much as I was..as long as I really watch what I drink and eat.. yesterday, i had a 1/2 cup of yogurt for lunch and it made me vomit and i felt horrible the rest of the day..the pain I had was so bad... I would liketo know what causes this pain???? What does it come from so I can try to avoid it!!!!! Maybe it was too thick and irritated the stoma as it was trying to slide down?? So, this morning, I tried to drink a carnation instant Breakfast and it hurt me so bad..for about 4 hours to be exact! I always hurt so bad in the morning if i drink anything. I got some coffee because I was told warm liquids can help loosen the band and it did help a little. I am still doing liquids and mushies for the most part because I am scared to even try anything else. I am still debating whether to get a small unfill or not.. I tell myself I am when I am in the pain but when it goes away, i tell myself..ok.. i can deal with this.. the good thing is i have dropped about 10 pounds this week! So, can anyone answer my questions out there? Thanks to everyone who has so far... i need the tips and advice...

My last fill (unfill!) was... about 4-5 weeks ago. Believe it or not I had a delayed reaction and have pretty good restriction now! I am happy with where I'm at. I made a personal goal I wouldn't get a fill till I lose 15 pounds! haha

I am still getting better little by little, the heartburn isn't really heartburn, there is no burning sensation. It is whatever I ate just basically sitting there and going down soooooooo slooooooow. If I take a long time to eat then it is better. I have been losing about 2 lbs a week without a lot of exercise.

Are you having heartburn or is it like mine, the food sitting there and you burp it up for awhile after eating. It usually take about 1-2 hours before everything goes down for me completely.

Does anyone else do this?

I am having a similar reaction to my 3rd fill.

I posted a thread about it....

http://www.lapbandtalk.com/f13/3rd-fill-brings-3-days-hell-53170/#post734027

I am actually doing pretty good now. After my unfill, I thought I wasn't tight enough. I think I can eat more than most people at their sweet spot (which means I'm not there), but I have been really good about my diet in general. In fact, I've lost some weight over the past 4 weeks, about 5 pounds. I'm happy with that. This band is really tempermental at first, but I'm finding out that as you lose more weight, the easier it becomes. Don't know why, but it does. *for me!*