has anyone else hit an overfill?

joecub · May 3, 2009

i have re-registered with the forum. you've helped me out before. banded 9/07 and love it. Started at 320 down to 216. i've had all the ugly effects. pb, sliming, hard time eating but i've always toughed it out.After a short time i loosen up and can eat lap-band normal. my doc is very conservitive on fills and that leaves me always wanting more in search of the sweet spot. i conned my way into another fill and this one the worst. its been 3 days of no food, night vomits and reflux. can i tough this out? This fill is way different than 3 before. at 2.5 of 12 c.c. an unfill will make my doc very leery about filling again.

Mimilou2004 · May 3, 2009

When you are in trouble, an unfill is sweet relief!!!!

Mimi

joecub · May 3, 2009

Thanks. sounds about right.How long after unfill will it normally take to return to prievious level?

Rashrooshz · May 7, 2009

I had this 6 Months ago and I nearly died of it ,go to your doctor and DEMAND an UNfill , it was the worst 2 weeks of my life i couldn't Eat Drink Or breath and the worst part is was thirsty the whole time and i got Dehydrated from the lack of fluids until i finally told my doctor about it and got un unfill. So Good luck with it

shannongetsslim · May 8, 2009

Hey,

Same with me I was suffering for about a month. Went and got a total unfil, waited two weeks and he gave me it all back minus .5ccs. I am going back Monday for the .5 cuz boy can I see a difference. But it was worth the two weeks of no restriciton becauce no vomiting, and I feel so much better. It was a two week vacation, but I stuck to my guns and ate well, slurged once and ate pasta! But go get it taken out. Your body is obviously trying to tell you something...so listen?

Shannon

shaunni78 · May 15, 2009

im dealing with this now for the 2nd time......i feel horrible, but as soon as you get a little liquid out, you will notice great relief.....

funnyface · May 15, 2009

OHH yes, I have had an overfill! My 3rd fill and it was 2 cc well I noticed a tightness when I left the doctor's office and the doc asked me, "are you OK, do you need me to take out any" and I said, "No, i'll be oK" well that was on a Friday and had a hard time getting even Water down. I could only take sips of Water and gatoaide, and Protein Shakes that weekend. I was miserable with gas and heartburn and couldn't get anything down without pain like a knot in my throat. I immediately called that Monday and got an unfill Tuesday of 1 cc. I feel great!!

If your doctor is a good one, and mine is, she didn't mind taking out. I asked her what if I get hungry again, she said just come back, no problem.... take care... lapband is wonderful.... i am now at my goal weight of 153 lbs... and loving it!!!