Can You Get Stuck Without A Fill?

[csoto81 4]

Hi, I was just curious can you get "stuck" before your first fill? I'm 20 days post-op, wasn't filled during my surgery, so my band is liquid free.

[Cazzy 725]

Yes it would be possible to get stuck as the band is like a belt around your waist, it still may be a little tight just in size alone so in theory it is possible , which is why some people can feel restriction from day 1 even without fills. Imagine a belt of waist 30 inches it will fit alot of people some it will be a little loose, some the perfect size and some a little tight .. the fills then make the band the perfect size just for you .. a simplistic explanation but i hope it makes sense

[Sojourner 2,446]

Hi, I was just curious can you get "stuck" before your first fill? I'm 20 days post-op, wasn't filled during my surgery, so my band is liquid free.

I'm one of those people mentioned who have felt restriction from day 1. My band is still empty 3 months after surgery, due to some complications I had post op.

I have not gotten any food stuck, but I did have one of my prescription pills get stuck. It was pretty awful...I could feel a burning sensation for about 10 minutes until it finally went down. Since then, I am extra careful to eat slowly, take small bites, and chew each bite many times!

[MikeinMD 9]

Hi, I was just curious can you get "stuck" before your first fill? I'm 20 days post-op, wasn't filled during my surgery, so my band is liquid free.

Yes, I have no fill and have gotten stuck on scrambled eggs. Very unpleasant.

[elgrande 55]

Yes, The band itself is suppose to give you some restriction, some people are not the same but my band did give me restriction.

[kll724 3,055]

I had 2 pb occasions before my 1st fill, so, I would say yes! Karen

[Lilbelly 31]

I also wondered this. I am 1 week post op. I feel full after a little amount of food. I am always thirsty and drink after I eat. I try to wait atleast an hour, but i am not always successful. I still feel full if I drink too soon. Does anyone else do this?