Any relief in sight? HELP!

[ninam 0]

I have had my band for almost two years... I have come to terms that dealing with diet, excercise and the LAP-BAND® itself is not all... but facing that it is a matter of having a real and serious eating disorder... I had a fill approx 2 weeks ago, me and the Dr. knew it was going to be a "good fill" and that I would have to be EXTRA careful... well, of course it only takes one blockage or over eating to start the swell... without heeding the "two day liquid only" rule, I have now pushed my self into being so swollen that I can barely/not drink liquids...I am hoping... no actually begging for some advice on how to overcome this without having to go through removing any liquid from my band... I am PB-ing up a storm and it feels like I am over producing phlem or what not..(gross, right?) HELP!!! PLEASE!

[BetsyB 9]

If you can't keep fluids down, it's really important to get to your doctor ASAP.

For me, liquid Benadryl and warm liquids can help with swelling---and if I can keep fluids down, my doctor is okay with me holding off on unfill for up to a week or so.

But he doesn't want me to go even 8 hours without adequate Fluid intake. (Perversely, dehydration can make the swelling worse.)

It's been a good while for you--I think it's probably a good idea to give the doc a call.

[vlp1968 83]

I agree with Betsy- you should call your doctor. A slight unfill is not the end of the world, doesn't mean you will go back to being hungry. You seem to be too tight for sure, a slight unfill could make all the difference in the world. Good luck and keep us posted on how you are doing.