After first fill

[Mellani 1]

I had my surgery on Jan 10th and all went well, until I had my first fill on Feb 23rd, the Dr said it might be a little tight and I did not know what he was talking about, on the way home I took a big gulp of Water and it would not go down, I had to stop the car and get out and walk around, may be I should of gone back to the office but finally I was able to get it down, so we went home.

Now 3 months later I still get things hung up, seems like I have a mucus plug in my chest and the only way I can get it up is to force myself to bring it up, I was wondering if any body has had the same problem? I am scared to get another refill if it will get worse.

I am losing weight I have lost 38 lbs in 4 months but it sure is hard to eat. any help out there?

[mattie7632 24]

Wow, how much did he fill you??

I've had 3 fills and only about 3 cc's.....each time the restriction wears off in a few weeks. I'm in need of a fill again I think.

Do you think you're too full? What did the doc say?

[azbtrfly 2]

It sounds like he put in too much. My doctor had me take a drink right after he did the fill, it didn't go down so he took out a half CC.

[Mellani 1]

Wow, how much did he fill you??

I've had 3 fills and only about 3 cc's.....each time the restriction wears off in a few weeks. I'm in need of a fill again I think.

Do you think you're too full? What did the doc say?

[Mellani 1]

I haven't gone back scared to, afraid he will say I have to have the band removed, but I will have to if this keeps up, when it happends there is so much syliva in my mouth and it is like slime really wierd oh well , thanks for the reply oh and he put in 2 cc's the first time.

[Mellani 1]

It sounds like he put in too much. My doctor had me take a drink right after he did the fill, it didn't go down so he took out a half CC.

[Mellani 1]

He put 2 cc's in and I did not know what to expect and he did not have me drink anything, were about 50 miles from his office and he is so busy, kind of shuffels you through, not really happy with him but he was the only Dr. close that would take medicare. soooo thanks for the answer.

[Mimilou2004 13]

I agree that you are a little too full...maybe even 0.25 cc removed would be enough....I don't think you should suffer any longer.

Good luck,

Mimi