4th fill - too tight?

[Dawnana 14]

FInally had my 4th fill, I am 12ccs into a 15cc band. My doc advised liquids for 2 weeks which has honestly been fine. Of course I felt better so I tried small bites of food and I get instantly sick. Is this from swelling? I am able to go on reg foods come Thursday but man i am scared to eat now. How do you know if you are too tight???

[chitchat 0]

I think my fill is too tight too but im trying to tough it out. Like you i so liquids fine but cant eat anything without getting it stuck. is it better to throw it up or try to swallow im not sure. I have 5cc in a 11cc band

[rthogode 0]

:rolleyes2:It might be to tight. I had that problem only I had a hard time drinking a Protein shacke also. I had to throw it up because that is the only way I felt better. Check with your doctor's and see what they say about what you have been experiencing.

[Dawnana 14]

I am going back on Thursday and will find out. I have been able to nibble little things, but at least half of the time I am throwing it up, I am kinda wondering if this is how the band is supposed to feel and I Just never knew cause my fills have always been off.

[Mangofish 1]

My last fill - I was so close to going back b/c even drinking felt uncomfortable and I had slight chest pain around the band area. I toughed it out and it disappeared after 3 days or so. I have lost about 15 pounds since late June which is a lot for me.

It took a couple of days and drinking hot liquids seems to help but the tightening did loosen a bit.

Prior to surgery I could eat 5 slices of pizza. After surgery before 1st fill - 4 slices. After 3rd fill maybe 2 slices. Now after the 5th fill I can barely eat the toppings. I thought I was too tight but my doctor said that's what its suppose to feel like. Generally it will stay tight when you wake up so I have a Protein shake or a yogurt in the morning b/c that is all I can tolerate.

If you are throwing up this is a different matter entirely and terrible for your band.

[vlp1968 83]

If it's been over 2 weeks, any swelling has probably gone away. I would make an appt. and talk to the doc. The 2 of you can decide about an unfill. Even a small unfill can make a world of difference. Good luck!