My surgery date was 28APR08... I had my first fill on 27MAY08. Tomorrow will be one week from my fill date and everything thing I eat hurts like I am swallowing a golfball. Is this normal? I am taking small bites and eating slow, it took me at least an hour to drink a protien shake this morning.

My surgery date was 28APR08... I had my first fill on 27MAY08. Tomorrow will be one week from my fill date and everything thing I eat hurts like I am swallowing a golfball. Is this normal? I am taking small bites and eating slow, it took me at least an hour to drink a protien shake this morning.

Hi Candy. I haven't had my first fill yet, so I'm not exactly an expert, but it sounds like you might be a little too tight. Maybe you should call your doctor and let them know what is going on. They may be able to give you a small un-fill to get you to where you need to be.

I was banded 3/25 and had my first fill 5/14. I met the doctor at the hospital the next day for an unfill. He had put in 3cc originally, and took out 1.5cc. I felt the same as you, and it was hard getting water down. I tried that for a week or two, and then went to his office for another unfill. I had been better but after the first unfill I could drink ok and eat mushies ok, but real food was still giving me discomfort (like I swallowed my fist). I am doing better since the second unfill. I only get unconfortable if I eat too much, and with certain foods, but mostly it is good. If you haven't already I would call your surgeon and let him know. I was miserable. The nurse said I shouldn't have to adapt what I eat around the band. I am still losing, though slowly. I even go to restaurants and order mostly from the appetizer menu, and plan on bringing at least half of that home. I got three meals out of a steamed shrimp appetizer. I am still learning, though. My eyes are bigger than my pouch, so sometimes I overestimate what I can eat.

My doctor says that it should NEVER hurt when eating if you are chewing properly and if it does you need a small unfill. I feel your pain...I have gone through this SEVERAL times and it is NOT fun. I would suggest a small unfill and until then stay on mushies/liquids.

Hi Salsa1877, I am waiting for approval for my band surgery and I was reading through the threads and I see that you were my weight now 250lbs and you lost so nicely!! You are now at my target weight. I would love to know how it was for you, not even 1 year and you lost 100lbs!! That is so wonderful. I wonder - did you also exercise? If so what was your routine? Was it hard to adjust? Were you hungry? What was the hardest thing for you? I would love to hear from you and I wish you a continued success in your journey.

Moriah

Wow!!! Congratulations on your excellant weight loss results Moriah. I wish that you would share your exercise regimen and some of your diet recipes with us. I am sure they would be greatly appreciated by one and all. You should be very proud of your progress. Good luck in the marathon. Jodi aka leelee

You are too tight. I wo uld have .2 or .3 removed.