Hey everyone. I was wondering if anyone could tell me what's "normal" after having a fill. I had my first one done on Thursday and I've been on liquids for two days. I've felt nauseous - but haven't gotten sick. I don't know if it's because I'm hungry or... if it's just becasue of the fill. I don't know how much fluid was added to my band. I guess I'm nervous about eating again. I'm afraid of something getting stuck or vomiting. I had a protein shake today and I can tell it's going down but I still get a little of that pressure feeling in my chest. I want to know how long it should feel like that before I know there was too much fluid added to my band... How long does it generally take for you to know you're at a comfortable or not so comfortable level? *haha* Help! I'm being a nervous nellie about it all! :blushing:

After you get a fill, there is some swelling. The swelling can make you feel tighter. The liquids after are to give your stomach some time to rest and heal. Once that happens, you should be able to have soft foods and then transition to regular people food.

Try super-soft foods when the timing is right. Small bites. Chew lots. Wait between bites.

You'll know if you're too tight. My doc suggests that if soft foods don't go down easily, that you go back to liquids for another day or so.

Of course, if you can't swallow liquids, you need to be seen right away since that would always mean you're too tight.

I hope this helps.

xo

Thanks so much. It did help! I'm feeling a lot better. My stomach seems to be adjusting. I can eat again, just less that I used to... so I guess all is well!