Caution!: Over fill!

[Weas123 0]

I've had my lap band for... gee... over two years now! I've lost 80 pounds, I'm HOT and I feel great.

I really wanted to lose a few more pounds and by band was at 7cc's. Well, I went in and got .5cc's. MISTAKE

I got home and couldn't even swallow my own spit. I was throwing up foamy spit all night last night and even woke up choking on it. I wouldn't swallow my own spit, girls! Can you even imagine!?!?

Well, I went in and got .25cc's taken out and boy, do I feel better. I'm on a liquid diet for 48 hours now, but I am just happy to be able to drink some water!

...anyway, that was weird. Interesting night.

Edited October 8, 2010 by Weas123

[Mangofish 1]

Good to know. I was debating getting another fill even if I think I'm at my sweet spot. Glad you are doing better.

[bandalley 0]

That is very interesting Weas, i was banded about a month ago, and now that i can eat soft food i find i have pretty good restriction, my very first fill is on Oct 28th, i'm wondering if i should cancel it? It takes me a while to get yogurt down, and it's probably about 1/2 cup. I'll make a decision closer to the date i guess,

Congrats on your success!

[cwm812 11]

That is very interesting Weas, i was banded about a month ago, and now that i can eat soft food i find i have pretty good restriction, my very first fill is on Oct 28th, i'm wondering if i should cancel it? It takes me a while to get yogurt down, and it's probably about 1/2 cup. I'll make a decision closer to the date i guess,

Congrats on your success!

I'd ask you doctor about it, but I can't see why you need a fill yet. My doctor's opinion was that as long as you were losing and you weren't overly hungry, you should wait. I didn't get a fill until almost 4 months after surgery. It worked well for me. I've been too tight and it is no fun.

Cindy

[vlp1968 83]

Being too tight is not fun for sure. I have had several small fills that pushed me over the edge. Strangely enough each time he took out more than what he put in and it gave me good restriction. I am at goal and am in a good place. Let's hope it stays that way.