Just had my third fill yesterday, and noticed a little pain when drinking. I have had zero restriction up until now, and to drink liquids I need to go very slow. I was up most the night with tightness and gas moving around my band...But I've also had a bronchitis for the past week. What do you think? Taking the two hour voyage back to the hospital to get unfilled, or wait to see if it evens out? I have 5cc in my 10cc band, and I'm self pay which means I have one more free fill until I have to start paying for them.

I would stay on liquids only for a couple of days then go to mushies. Sometimes a fill irritates the band and it takes a little while to calm down. As long as you can still drink I think you will be OK.

thanks..i think i'll do that. i'll cancel my unfill appt...i think this swelling will go down. :thumbup:

Hi:

My doctor told our support group that sometimes if you have upper respitory issues (colds, etc.) you can have a tight band because of the drainage. He says just to call and have your band loosened and he'll tighten it back up in a week when you're feeling better.

Warm liquids go down easier for me than cold. Please, if you have issues getting the liquids down call your doctor. You don't want to chance getting dehydrated because that can cause serious problems.

Hope you feel better soon.

Sue

When I had my second fill the PA told me that I needed to drink water before going home to make sure all was well, and that one of the warning signs to look out for is pain. I would call the doctor if I were you, just to be safe.

I would just wait and see. I have had symptoms like that after a fill and it seems to go away after awhile. You may be advancing your diet to fast. Try soft foods and advance. Good luck.

My Doctor dont seem to care unless i cant drink liquids... i told them at 1 point i was living on soup... and they were OK with it.....They did not wanna do an unfil...

When I had my second fill the PA told me that I needed to drink Water before going home to make sure all was well, and that one of the warning signs to look out for is pain. I would call the doctor if I were you, just to be safe.

yeah, that's what i'm made to do right after a fill, and i gulped it down fine...it just got more "swollen" or "tight" a day after...i think you all were right. i'm able to drink..just very slooowly. i ate some malt o meal and it went down fine. ill just give it some more time. thank you!!