Should I Get Last Fill Removed?

[tracies 0]

I had my surgery August 5, 2011 and I have a 10cc band. Fills have been going o.k. until December/January when I had to have 1.5 taken out, couldn't keep anything down. In February I decided to get another fill because I was hungry and feeling like I was able to eat too much, I had .5 put in which put me at a total of 5.5.

I just went and had another .3 put in on Saturday, and with just that little bit I'm feeling uncomfortable and can't seem to get solids down. Since Saturday I've only been able to eat Soup.

Should I get the .3 removed, it's only been 3 days? Will this feeling go away after a few more days? I just don't know how to make the call when I'm too tight and should get a fill removed. I'm feeling frustrated because in the last few months I've been inching up with fills, then getting sick after I get just a little. Could I be at my limit at 5.5?

[kll724 3,055]

Can'r say, but my surgeon wants us to stay on Clear Liquids fr 2 days and then full liquids for 2 days before returning to solids. Maybe you are swollen!

[FinallyFree0812 9]

Everyone is different, but when I had my last fill I was the same way. I am only able to eat about 5 or 6 bites. No more than that. If I do, it comes back up. My pouch is small now, but I had a hard time only putting a little bit on my plate. I had to stay on liquids for a couple of days, then mushies for another couple of days. I am still only able to eat about 5 or 6 bites and the Dr says that is normal. I haven't had anymore fills in months and I don't think I will need one.

[vlp1968 83]

I went through the same thing- a small fill making me too tight. I waited to get an unfill and suffered needlessly. It never turned out to be swelling for me. the doc. would take some of the fill out and I would be fine, and have some restriction. I would call your surgeon. Feel better soon.

[legnarevocrednu 47]

I had my surgery August 5, 2011 and I have a 10cc band. Fills have been going o.k. until December/January when I had to have 1.5 taken out, couldn't keep anything down. In February I decided to get another fill because I was hungry and feeling like I was able to eat too much, I had .5 put in which put me at a total of 5.5.

I just went and had another .3 put in on Saturday, and with just that little bit I'm feeling uncomfortable and can't seem to get solids down. Since Saturday I've only been able to eat Soup.< /p>

Should I get the .3 removed, it's only been 3 days? Will this feeling go away after a few more days? I just don't know how to make the call when I'm too tight and should get a fill removed. I'm feeling frustrated because in the last few months I've been inching up with fills, then getting sick after I get just a little. Could I be at my limit at 5.5?

I usually wait 2 weeks after a fill. I found that for those first 2 weeks, I am still swollen. If you can (and your health is not at risk) I would see if you can wait 2 weeks and then if you are still having issues, give your doc a call.

[Mimilou2004 13]

I agree that as long as you can keep fluids down it is safe to wait a couple of weeks to see if things settle down. If at any time you start barfing go back and get a tiny unfill. I am like you...it hasn't been easy finding the green zone, sweet spot.

Best wishes, Mimi

[honk 780]

My doctor says if I can't eat solid Protein 3 days after a fill I am to tight and need a small unfill. Being to tight is a problem and can lead to the band slipping I would not wait a couple weeks to see what happens.