Hi, my name in Kim, I'm 47 years old and I was banded last november the 24th of 2008. I was 301 when I started, and right now I am at 253, depending on whose scale you are wieghting me on. The Doctors scale has me at 260. My surgeon is Dr. McCririe from Hillsdale Michigan. He's been great in the whole process with me. I know there are no stupid questions, but sometimes I am afraid to ask for fear I will look like a fool. I have a problem. I've been fighting pneumonia and sinus infections, but I'm on antibiotics and am getting better. I have noticed that about 3 to 4 days after I get a fill, I start running a fever. I must be really close to my sweet spot, because after this last fill, I was keeping water down at first, but now I can hardly keep my own spit down. I've lost about 10 to 13 pounds in a week. I'm not urinating much and when I do it is a darker gold then usual. I've also noticed my skin is getting so dry. Does anyone know if dehydration could be causing all of this. I am going into the Doctors office tomorrow for an adjustment. I think 1cc was just a little too much for me this time. I look forward to hearing from you and sharing in your experiences. :smile: Kim, Camden Michigan

Edited April 13, 200917 yr by kimmie61

Kim, you show all the signs of dehydration! Not good. I would try to get the doctor to see me today if I could, but at least you have an appointment tomorrow. Drink as much as you can. I had to have an unfill a few weeks back where my fill was just too much and I couldn't swallow spit, either. It only took about .5 cc for the tightness in my chest to go away and for me to feel normal again. After the unfill, I'm sure the doc will tell you to push fluids because you need to get re-hydrated. There are some new sports drinks that are sugar free and a few of those might be a good idea to help re-balance your electrolytes.

Thanks so much. It's good to hear from someone who understands and is going through it too. I called the Doctor's office back but he doesn't see people on Mondays, due to surgeries. So tomorrow at 9:00am is as soon as I can see him. I'll do what I can to force fluids, but when they just don't want to stay down what do you do. I hope tomorrow brings better things. Again, Thanks for lending your ear.

You are defiantly dehydrated! If you can't get into see him today you might need to go to the ER.This is nothing to play with. Try to drink some hot tea. It might go down as the warmth helps to relax the band some. Keep us posted please.

I went into the doctor today and I had lost 12 pounds in a week. He took out .5cc and I feel like a new woman. I'm drinking protein water and vitamin water to try and rehydrate myself. Thanks so much for the advise. I'm really glad we have a forum like this that we can go to and talk to other with. Thanks again!!! Kimmie

Glad to hear you are doing better kimmie!!!

Good to hear Kimmie:thumbup:

Good to hear Kimmie:thumbup:

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