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.....

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.

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

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?

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!

Kel, can you lick a popsickle? Not the whole thing, but a few licks here and there?

Not the whole thing, but a few licks here and there?

Yep, I did, last night, not the whole thing, but a few licks here and there!!!!

I am gonna just try hot for today. I have held down the hot cocoa for 1 hour now and I am ecstatic!

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.

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!

and regardless.... youve lost 8 pounds!

Take it easy on yourself, Kelly. It's great to know everything is in good order!

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?

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!

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

I am scared to eat!!! Never thought that I would feel this way!