Well, I went and got a fill on Tuesday. Had 1.4 now at 1.6. I can't drink anything without throwing it up before around 1-2, but I can eat some baked potato. Does anyone else have a problem drinking? I am going to get an unfill on Monday, just have him take out the .2 that he put in. I have had the acid reflux. I am also having it when I lay down. Aunt Flo is visiting til tomorrow. Should I just ride it out for another week or just get the unfill. Just wasn't sure if this was common for others not to be able to drink and not hold it down. Thanks.....

Cold/ICY = greater restriction. If you already have too much restriction, you should stick to warm/hot beverages.

I know it sounds counter-intuitive, but that's the way it goes...

I didn't keep it down...and regarding the cold stuff I am such an idiot, I knew that! I am going to get some chicken broth for supper tonight and see how that goes.

My unfill was .4, I think. It made a big difference, although I really wasn't having real trouble eating. My problem was reflux.

I think you may have some swelling or irritation still from the days you spent too tight. Be very gentle with yourself over the next few days and I'll bet you'll be fine.

I went and got some Pepcid AC chewables for the reflux this afternoon. I was able to drink some chicken broth and tiny sips of water. I also took some Maalox earlier. I am praying for no night time reflux tonight. Thanks everyone for your input!

If you don't have acid reflux before banding, can you get it after?

Am I hijacking?

Yes, you can get it after. But I was fine last night, I drank a little bit of water and it came back up, but I am thinking that it was cold and that was why, the broth stayed down. I don't feel like I have something stuck in my throat like I have been having the past few mornings. Thanks everyone!

My doctor fixed a h. hernia during my band placement and I had no indegestion until about two weeks ago when my fill was too tight and I pbd everything for about 10 days, now since I've gotten an unfill, I'm still getting indegestion, I'm afraid I've caused another hernia, boohoo.

Oh no Pat, hopefully not. Maybe you just have some irritation from the pbing. I'll keep my fingers crossed for you!

Went and got the unfill yesterday and today my chest where the band is feels sore...has anyone had this experience?

When I pb alot - that area gets sore through the day and onto the next.

Since Ive had this 2nd fill, I have to drink my Water at room temp, if I dont, I get a big discomfort in my chest - and sometimes have to pb that drink of cold water.

Are you still able to keep down warm broth (or anything warm)?

I drank some warm water and a sip of tea earlier and I just threw it up. I called the office and they told me to do liquids for 4 days and see how it goes. I guess if by Friday I am not doing any better I can haul my butt to Houston or just wait til Monday.

Hi Kelly, I think you are still swollen. I have this issue with every fill I have gotten (3). I had .3 put in on Thursday and went today to have .2 removed because I thought I was dying Friday Night. I too was regretting getting the Lap Band. I couldn't keep even Water down, I threw up so much that night that it scared me. I asked my Dr. about slippage and he said the chances are low because the people who have to worry about slippage are the people who throw up two -three, maybe four days in a row, but since I have only done it on the days he filled me to tight, I should be ok. But now, everything is calming down and I am able to drink now. Stay on liquids for a day or so and then try eating. Good Luck!!

Tina

Hey Kelly. I have a whole thread on this, I had the exact same problem. I had .7 taken out 1.7cc's on Monday (Yesterday) and it still hurts a little in the band area. It's gotten somewhat better through today, though. Stick w/warm liquids. If you look in Fills, my saga starts with "Got Filled on Monday... You can pm me if you want. Also, I had so much removed, but I still feel like I just got a fill! Only now, I can actually keep down water, soup & tea. And no reflux. That really scared me. When we're swollen, it does take several days to go down. Keep us posted.

Best,

Karen

I am glad to have everyone's input, man I wish I could just have a drink of water right now. But, I have decided nothing tonight at all. Maybe tomorrow afternoon I will try some broth. I will keep ya'll posted!

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.