1st Fill Today......

[iwasbanded 0]

So today was my very first fill and I feel sorta funny, not sure if it's because I really don't know what to expect but it seems like when I swallow now it is hard for even liquids to go down....now I'm a bit nervous anyone out ther feels like this? Feels like the fluids stay stuck before going down into my pouch! What to do now please anybody got suggestions to put me at ease?

[NoMoBand 278]

So today was my very first fill and I feel sorta funny, not sure if it's because I really don't know what to expect but it seems like when I swallow now it is hard for even liquids to go down....now I'm a bit nervous anyone out ther feels like this? Feels like the fluids stay stuck before going down into my pouch! What to do now please anybody got suggestions to put me at ease?

My understanding on fills is that there is a bit of swelling that takes place in the upper stomach where the band is placed. This is why you stay on liquids for a couple of days, then mushies for 1 day before you start your regular lapband diet. As long as you can swallow and not puke up the liquids, give it a few days. You don't want to become dehydrated for sure. If you cannot keep the liquids down then you may be over filled and should contact your doc. ASAP, but, it sounds like you are feeling this way because of the swelling. Again, as long as you can keep liquids down you should be ok. Wait a few more days. You probably should call the doc. just to give you peace of mind. jake

[54Shirley 105]

That's do to the swelling. Don't eat anything ! It can cause further swelling. So the Golden Rule that I get is 3 days of Protein Shakes, and Water of course. Then 1 day of soft food.< /p>

Then you will see, you should be good to go.

But remember... No Nibbling.