I finally have restriction, but is it too much?

[Justaprettyface 45]

I had my second fill on Aug 5. I stayed on Clear Liquids for 2 days, moved to Protein Shakes which I tolerated. Last night, I was completely stupid, I wasn't hungry - but there was pizza- sitting there and I did, yes I did- I had 3 bites, which I chewed (thought) thoroughly. The pain so intense I t came up like a rocket. Ok, so dumb move . Today I took it easy had a Protein Shake, then when we were out to dinner, I had a cup of Soup - could only tolerate a 1/2 of the cup and could feel that pain start. So I stopped. When I came home I had a yogurt which was ok. Feeling hungry a few minutes ago, made oatmeal (very thin) and had one spoon and that awful pain is back. I stopped. I haven't puked, feel so bad like I should. But can't. What do you do? Will it eventually go down? Is this too tight? How do you know?

[HotButterFly 981]

JustAPrettyFace, I'm sorry you're going through this. It doesn't necessarily mean its too tight, sounds like you're having a stuck epi because you might not have chewed thoroughly. I hope someone who has experienced this can chime in here.

[lellow 1,713]

It sounds like you've irritated your stoma, causing it to swell and hurt. If you're able to hold liquids down, I'd revert to liquids for a few days, move to mushies, then soft foods. You need to allow it to heal. I find pineapple juice helps with the swelling.

You could get unfilled a little but you'll probably lose restriction and have to build it back up again once you heal, but my doctor is of the belief that you ride it out, baby it for a few days and see how you go, so that's what I tend to do after every stuck episode.

[IveyinKY 9]

My doctor requires two weeks liquids after a fill.

[Terry Poperszky 2,784]

I'm with Lellow, go back to liquids, but I would also call you Dr.

[Justaprettyface 45]

Feeling a bit better, sticking to liquids.

[kll724 3,055]

Glad to hear that you are feeling better, I hope that you are not overfilled. If, after a few days of liquids \, you still can't eat, call for a slight unfill, .1 cc makes a difference! Best wishes. Karen

[HotButterFly 981]

My doctor requires two weeks liquids after a fill.

Two WEEKS?!! WoW! Mine only two day.

[leeshabeesh 13]

My dr says liquids only the day after the fill and then mushies when you feel you can handle them.