:sad:Hi bandsters,

I was banded in Nov 2007, however it has not been the usual bandster experience for me. I fell pregnant with my first baby after only 6 weeks. I then had fluid taken out to 3ml so I could eat well for the baby. Then in July 2008 as the baby was getting too big, I needed all the fluid taken out so I could eat at all. Three week after my baby daughter arrived I made sure I was back at my doctors having the fluid put back in, he put 4ml in, I had an aweful time overnight, unable to even swallow my own saliva, being in intense pain and having to spit up my saliva. So, I was back on the doctors doorstep the next day to get the fluid out, and being extremely frustrated, and even after a Barium Swallow test revealed no slippage, I decided not to have any fluid put back in until I finish breastfeeding. HOWEVER..... NOW another problem... I have been eating very cautiously because I can feel how sensitive my band is. Two days ago I ate 1 piece of pizza, and it didnt stay down long and since then am having a lot of pain, reflux, a strong heart burn, and again am having a LOT of trouble even consuming liquids. I am also experiencing a lot of gurgling and burping when I swallow even my saliva. HELP.... What is wrong with me.

I agree, if you've got no more Fluid in there to take any more pressure off, you need medical attention.

I would be very very cautious about filling a band before breastfeeding is established, certainly before six weeks or so. Your hormones are all over the place, you need energy to make milk and extreme tightness is not the least bit surprising.

I hope all is OK.

:sad:Hi bandsters,

I was banded in Nov 2007, however it has not been the usual bandster experience for me. I fell pregnant with my first baby after only 6 weeks. I then had Fluid taken out to 3ml so I could eat well for the baby. Then in July 2008 as the baby was getting too big, I needed all the fluid taken out so I could eat at all. Three week after my baby daughter arrived I made sure I was back at my doctors having the fluid put back in, he put 4ml in, I had an aweful time overnight, unable to even swallow my own saliva, being in intense pain and having to spit up my saliva. So, I was back on the doctors doorstep the next day to get the fluid out, and being extremely frustrated, and even after a Barium Swallow test revealed no slippage, I decided not to have any fluid put back in until I finish breastfeeding. HOWEVER..... NOW another problem... I have been eating very cautiously because I can feel how sensitive my band is. Two days ago I ate 1 piece of pizza, and it didnt stay down long and since then am having a lot of pain, reflux, a strong heart burn, and again am having a LOT of trouble even consuming liquids. I am also experiencing a lot of gurgling and burping when I swallow even my saliva. HELP.... What is wrong with me.

Hi there,

I am reading old posts and saw your message. It sounds like you were having a really hard time. I was just wondering how all of this is going for you. I hope you got it sorted and that you and your baby a doing great.

Thanks

Megs