Too Tight?? Idk! Help!

[hunnybee11 3]

Hi Peeps,

I got my second fill Monday, and it kind of sucks with the band right now. Sometimes I don't even know how I feel...

Am I hungry, full, stuck, tight? The sensations are so different. I was banded 3/23. I'm at 5.5 ccs.

So it seems like I am hungry all day. I am eating within the guidelines I feel, and I have been losing weight as well. Since Pre-op I have lost about 26 lbs.

The problem now is that especially at night when I lay down (flat is the worst). I have this awful tightness in the back of my throat (near my trachea) I don't think it's heartburn or reflux. It's almost as if my band pulls down on my esophogus. I've had this feeling most nights and lying on my side seems to help. Standing up almost always relieves it, but this morning, it's even worse. It's like I can hardly swallow. The feeling has gotten worse since the second fill. I mentioned this feeling and the doc thought it might be a mucus plug from drainage that forms at night. She suggested taking an expectorant and drinking ward liquids before bed to loosen it which I have to still try. I'm eating within two hours before bedtime, so maybe that's it?

I need help or any input, please!! Has anyone ever had this feeling?

Thank you THank you!!

[Amanda1982 142]

I would suggest you contact your surgeon again...5.5 ccs IMO is abit much for some who was banded the end of march. I'm 15 mts post op and only at 7ccs. Good Luck

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I agree with Amanda1982, contact your surgeon. That is a sign of being too tight and that is a lot for being so newly banded. It's possible that he just filled you too fast.

[Sunshyne068 97]

Defintely try not to lay down after eating too. Give yourself 3 hrs

[phatkatblue 45]

i experienced this tightness as well..it formed two weeks ago when i got a cold and seemed to linger...i am finally getting some relief...it began with very thick phlegm...it didn't hurt and i never had problems swallowing but it was annoying...also had two stuck episodes during this period as it seemed to get tighter at night...i increased my liquids...seems to be getting better...good luck...as far as how much Fluid is in your band this number seems to be very subjective....there are many here who have posted they had 5 cc either added at surgery or shortly after...what size is your band...my husband got 4.5 on his first fill and his band is 14cc...he still has little restriction...i think it really is subjective...check with your doc if it persists...

[kll724 3,055]

I agree, you sound a little too tight, maybe get .5 cc removed, bet it makes a lot of difference. Goodluck. Karen

[Ladybug28 73]

I was banded 3/22 and I had my first fill Wednesday and the doctor put in 3cc's. I agree with the rest, contact your surgeon. Good luck to you!

[hunnybee11 3]

Thanks for all of the input! It really helps to hear from people who get it!

I have a 10 cc band. I have allergies and was sick a few weeks ago. So some is probably mucus too. I'm thinking I will take all the advice. Make sure I eat earlier, and wa:)it until I lay down at least 3 hours. Increase my Fluid intake, and maybe have a bit removed. Hopefully I will find that lucky green zone!