kristin103161

I got my second fill on Tuesday. I also ate before my fill. He had a hard time hitting my port as well, but he got it after three tries. He put in 1cc and I already had 2cc in my 4cc band. I was fine and was able to drink Water just fine. Then three hours later I was in horrible pain, and it lasted through last night. I had horrific gas. It was pushing up on my band and I thought I was going to die. I feel so much better today. My DR. is very strict. He says 3 days of Clear Liquids and 4 days of full liquids and 7 days of soft foods before a regular diet is resumed after a fill. I am following his instructions because I believe he knows best. I do not want to dilate my esophogus and or stretch my pouch. I also want to be sure the inflammation goes down, as I know I am swollen as I can feel it. Good Luck!!

I had my second fill on Tuesday and my surgeon follows a strick eating schedule after a fill. 3 days of Clear Liquids 4 days of full liquids 7 days of soft food So you do not resume a regular diet for two weeks after your fill. This is so the pouch and stomach has a chance for the inflammation to go down and to now be grinding away digesting food. Hope this helps some!

I had my second fill yesterday and I have had my band for 3.5 years. I have the old type 4cc band. I now have 3cc's in it. I was able to sip Water and it went down just fine in the office and I had no pain. Last night about 7 pm 5 hours after the fill I started having pain. I am still able to do liquids with no problem as long as I sip. But I have pain similar to what I would have when I had bad gas? I am still having it today. My Dr recommends 3 days of Clear Liquids and 4 days of full liquids and 7 days of soft food after a fill. I am sticking to the diet strickly. Do you think what I am feeling is just the swelling? I did not even get my first fill til over a year out. So I am not used to how fills feel. I am uncomfortable however. Just wanted to know what others think. I will wait a few days and call the Dr.! I had lost 80 pounds and then began eating all sorts of things I should not have and gained back 50 pounds. I am back on track and determined as ever to get my band working for me. Thanks so much!

I am so glad to see your post. I too have been banded nearly four years this November. I have a 10cm band that holds 4cc's. I did not get my first fill til a year after my surgery. I had not had anymore til yesterday. I have 3 cc's in my band now. I wasted so much time I thought I was tight enough but I gradually began eating more and more food until I knew I was out of control and I had gained nearly 50 pounds back of what I had lost. I am back on track and will achieve my goal this time. I have confidence and the drive to get me there once again. I agree do not wait if you are not restricted and are hungry all of the time, eventually all of the bad habits will creep back in and you will be so disappointed.