Had a Fill Today and I have a Question

happytobebanded · May 9, 2008

Hi, I had a fill today, I went from 5 ccs to 6 in my 10 band. As I sip on a drink this afternoon it feels so tight going through almost like a mild ache with gurgling and the feeling of air bubbles. I wondered if this is normal to feel this feeling or if I may be to tight. I was told not to eat solids today and I don't even dare if it feels sore to sip a drink. I know the feelings are different the more fills you get. Do any of you notice a difference in the feeling of liquids passing through after a fill ? Thanks for your thoughts I appreciate it.

odamay · May 9, 2008

I havent had that happen, but the doctor dont let me leave the office until I drink. This way he can take some out if its to tight.

lovekatz1975 · May 9, 2008

I definitely felt a difference after my last fill. I know what you mean about the liquid going through. Just take it easy on yourself for the next few days.

Crazy4MyK9 · May 9, 2008

Hi, I had a fill today, I went from 5 ccs to 6 in my 10 band. As I sip on a drink this afternoon it feels so tight going through almost like a mild ache with gurgling and the feeling of air bubbles. I wondered if this is normal to feel this feeling or if I may be to tight. I was told not to eat solids today and I don't even dare if it feels sore to sip a drink. I know the feelings are different the more fills you get. Do any of you notice a difference in the feeling of liquids passing through after a fill ? Thanks for your thoughts I appreciate it.

Hi happy... I had my 5th fill today, so now I have 9cc in the 14cc band. I'm going through what you're experiencing. I've had a mild ache most of the day. I called my doc's office. He wasn't concerned, and suggested that warm fluids may help. I'll be on liquids for 48 hours. I sure hope this is normal, and that we feel "normal" soon.

~Anne

sharona · May 9, 2008

Hi happy... I had my 5th fill today, so now I have 9cc in the 14cc band. I'm going through what you're experiencing. I've had a mild ache most of the day. I called my doc's office. He wasn't concerned, and suggested that warm fluids may help. I'll be on liquids for 48 hours. I sure hope this is normal, and that we feel "normal" soon.
this may be a strange question but when I had my fills , two of them now, I get pain in my back behind where the port is. Does anyone else experience that.!!!! I have 3.5 cc in a 10 cc band and I could eat a ton of food :w00t: I'm so sad....first time I've been out of control with the food....but why why am I able to eat so much!!!!! very frustrated today...

:smile::smile2::smile::smile2::laugh::thumbup::w00t:

Crazy4MyK9 · May 10, 2008

this may be a strange question but when I had my fills , two of them now, I get pain in my back behind where the port is. Does anyone else experience that.!!!! I have 3.5 cc in a 10 cc band and I could eat a ton of food :smile: I'm so sad....first time I've been out of control with the food....but why why am I able to eat so much!!!!! very frustrated today...

Hi Sharon,

Are you hungry every time you eat? Are you grazing throughout the day? My first thought is that you don't have enough restriction, and perhaps your doctor has had your fill amounts too low. Can you get into your doctor's office for another fill soon? Try turning to Water to help with the hunger. I know it isn't always the answer, and the hunger just gets to be too great. If you're always hungry and miserable, see your doctor!

Anne

happytobebanded · May 10, 2008

I had absolutely no restriction when I was at 3ccs in my 10 band. Not until I reached 5 did I feel anything different, so dont get discouraged :thumbup: Good Luck Keep filling lol

sharona · May 10, 2008

Hi Sharon,
Are you hungry every time you eat? Are you grazing throughout the day? My first thought is that you don't have enough restriction, and perhaps your doctor has had your fill amounts too low. Can you get into your doctor's office for another fill soon? Try turning to Water to help with the hunger. I know it isn't always the answer, and the hunger just gets to be too great. If you're always hungry and miserable, see your doctor!

Anne

I try to start the day with eggs and then a Protein (meat, tuna etc) at lunch with a salad. I am hungry within a few hours then have a Protein Drink or bar....I am seeing the doctor again next week because he said that if it wasn't enough come back in a few weeks which I am. Hopefully the next one will be enough. I had 2 cc first time and he took it out last time but said there was only 1.5 in there, which isn't unusual with the first (with bubbles, air etc.) he then put in 3.5 cc. Very very restricted for two days then boom could eat a horse. I've had a Protein Drink today, 6 graham crackers, an egg salad sandwich and still hungry. I do drink lots during the day usually more than 64 ounces that I have with me at all times, spenda in iced green tea with cherry bing tea mixed with it. frustrating. I've gained 1.5 lbs back from what I had lost at last weigh in last week :thumbup:

sharon:cursing:

KarenG. · May 12, 2008

It shouldn't hurt to drink at all but that feeling and gurgling has been normal for me. In fact when that feeling goes away I know that I may need to think about another fill. Also, you are probably swollen now from the fill so it may get better in a few days. I would stay on liquids and see how you feel when time has passed. BUT if you can't get the liquids down go your doc asap.

ImaKaren4U · May 14, 2008

I just had .75 ccs added back to mine - I had 1 cc removed 6 weeks ago because I was too tight and let it go too long. I was at the point where I could eat virtually anything and didn't get full.... now with the .75 back I am having the same things you describe. I could drink fine in the doctor's office but the day after and today it is almost painful to sip Water. I am hoping the swelling goes down in next couple of days - I hate that pain, which is what I had for 6 weeks when I was too tight. The doctor said I needed to get used to the pressure feeling in the pouch... taking it sip by sip and waiting... but I have such a headache and can't take anything because I can't even swallow a pill! chewing it is next

happytobebanded · May 14, 2008

Hi Karen, I feel the same feelings you do... its frustrating. I am worried to get an unfill because what if it is just swollen from the fill. The sore feeling would lead me to believe that it is possible that we may be swollen from the fill. But then again I wonder if more saline came through the tubing. Please let me know how you are feeling I am curious where we are both experiencing this problem :thumbdown:

sharona · May 14, 2008

Hi Karen, I feel the same feelings you do... its frustrating. I am worried to get an unfill because what if it is just swollen from the fill. The sore feeling would lead me to believe that it is possible that we may be swollen from the fill. But then again I wonder if more saline came through the tubing. Please let me know how you are feeling I am curious where we are both experiencing this problem :thumbdown:

I had the same feeling after my last fill. I thought for sure I would have to be unfilled. But two days later I was able to eat a cow and it has continued since then. I am scheduled for another, which is now two weeks, on this Friday. I do feel some restriction but don't believe I should be able to eat 3 scrambled eggs, a peanutbutter sandwich and a banana at one sitting!!!!!:confused2:

hollyberries · May 15, 2008

I don't have the pain that you all are experiencing but I have a really cool swooshing experience. I can only have liquids because of my 5th fill today. Every time I took a swig of Water, I feel it go down to a point and then it stops but then all of sudden swoosh right through the stoma opening. I have some pressure today but nothing painful. I do think this swooshing thing is cool but I am not sure about regular food doing the same thing...we will see.

Good luck and here is hoping to restriction.

Cindy