Too Tight

[rachaelowv 0]

I went to my surgeons on Thursday to get an adjustment. I hadnt been there since February and had gained 12 pounds because I had no restrictions and was hungry all the time. I had 3 CCs in my band. The PA added 1 cc making it 4 cc. It felt fine in the office but the next day was horrible. I couldn't eat or drink without PBing or completely vomiting. My back was hurting horribly along with my stomach and I was waking up at night coughing and choking on Fluid, which I don't know where it came from since I couldn't drink. I called the surgeon and I came to the ER this morning. He removed 1/2 cc and now I am back to little to no restriction at 3.5cc. Idk when I'm ever gonna get it right.

[lalaj 108]

I'm sorry to hear you went through that. I'm glad you are better. As you probably already know, the band can be very funny acting or as some have said, moody. One day you'll be fine with foods and the next you'll be struggling to even get it down.

Maybe they can take you up very little at a time. I think you should talk to your surgeon and try to reach a solution. What good is the band if you can't get the restriction you are hoping for without having another episode like you just went through?

Good luck and I hope you reach a solution soon.

Best wishes,

Lala

[rachaelowv 0]

I'm sorry to hear you went through that. I'm glad you are better. As you probably already know' date=' the band can be very funny acting or as some have said, moody. One day you'll be fine with foods and the next you'll be struggling to even get it down.

Maybe they can take you up very little at a time. I think you should talk to your surgeon and try to reach a solution. What good is the band if you can't get the restriction you are hoping for without having another episode like you just went through?

Good luck and I hope you reach a solution soon.

Best wishes,

Lala[/quote']

Thanks. I'm hoping to go back in a few weeks and maybe go up .2 or .3 instead of .5. I have several das where I have trouble getting things down the. The next day the same food goes down fine. Drives me crazy.