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Kelly, the 10 days I spent trying to keep my fill and pbd all the time, my chest ached really bad. It felt like the muscles around that area had been strained or bruised. It's all good now, I just had a huge salad, no problems, not even a tiny bit of uncomfortable. I want my restriction back before I gain.

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Well, I feel better this morning, I am not doing anything till tonight and then I will try chicken broth and warm water.....I weighed 179 last Tuesday and this morning I am at 171.6. That is kinda exciting!!!

Glad to hear that u got to keep your fill Pat! I hope it works that way for me.

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Pat, am I to understand that you kept your fill and it settled down? If so what are you eatting?

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I weighed 179 last Tuesday and this morning I am at 171.6. That is kinda exciting!!!

At least something is going good...

Have you tried anything by mouth yet?

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Hey! I just got back from a barium swallow, everything looks fine...no slippage or obstruction; just really tight. The radiologist said he was guessing that my opening was about 1 mm. So, I am just very tight. I drank 6 oz of hot cocoa and I am praying that I keep it down! I am at 1.4 cc's now!

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I'm so happy for you, I know how you feel, been there, done that. I am so glad that everything has worked out. I bought some really nice tea's and they are so delicious, I like chamomile at night, helps me relax. You have to relax and let your body recover from your nightmare. Keep us posted.

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Hey! I just got back from a barium swallow, everything looks fine...no slippage or obstruction; just really tight. The radiologist said he was guessing that my opening was about 1 mm. So, I am just very tight. I drank 6 oz of hot cocoa and I am praying that I keep it down! I am at 1.4 cc's now!

You must be super swollen. 2 weeks ago you were at 1.4 cc's and were loosygoosy! Now, 1.4cc's is nearly closed tight... go figure!

Glad everything looked good. Boy, you must have some pull around there - to get a barium sallow done so fast!

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you have the same symptons my husband had before we realized his band slipped. Acid reflux, not being able to get liquids down etc. When you had your unfill, did they exam the band (ultrasound)? Did you tell him about your symptoms?

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I did have a barium swallow and everything is fine...just really swollen. I was able to drink hot cocoa and chocolate Ovaltine last night. so far so good!

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Hi Kelly. You're doing great. My fluro showed the same as yours. No damage, just very swollen & tight. Even though I had my unfill on Monday, I'm still only up to oatmeal & can't even eat that much. I don't really get full, just kind of "put off" eating cause I was so swollen. Who ever would have thought I wouldn't want to stuff my face not being filled?

I'm getting a little put back on Monday, I'll let you know how that goes.

Take care,

Karen

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