First fill/morning tightness

[headcase 0]

I have never had a fill and I have had my band over one year. I was banded in Mexico and when I came home I had swollen closed and was very dehydrated. I spent 5 days in the hospital, but since then things have been fine. I've lost abot 45 pounds, and decided to get my first fill. Also, I would mention that I am really tight in the morning, but by evening I can eat just about anything. My doctor is going to be very conservative with the fill, and I was told to be very careful about what I eat for a few days. Any advice from anyone? Is anyone else tight like this in the morning?

[Alexandra 55]

Many, many people report being tighter in the morning. I think it has something to do with Fluid distribution/retention in the body.

There's a school of thought that says eating at night makes the problem worse, so try to eat more in the daytime and less in the evening. In a few days you should find a little more even pattern of restriction through the day.

Good luck with your fill--take it slowly!

[JAYGERL05 0]

I just got my 3rd fill of 2.5cc in Jan/06 and I can not eat or drink in the morning. I was not restricted on my first fill of 1.5cc or my second of 2.00cc but nowI am restricted and I hate not being able to eat Breakfast. If I eat or drink it gets stuck and try to come back up. So I only eat lunch and dinner.< /p>

[paula 4]

Kind of a general rule to keep on hand... anytime you are feeling too much restriction, try drinking warm beverages (hot broth, hot choc., coffee, hot tea).

For my early morning restriction, I usually a cup(s) of hot coffee - and it helps!

Good luck on your first fill.

[Iluvharleys 15]

Try eating less in the evening and see if that will work for you. Some people eat large meals at night and are too tight the next morning.