Another "too tight" or "swollen" question.

[tye in tx 22]

Hello everyone. Been banded for about 2 1/2 years now. I've done great, dropped 145 pounds. I hit my green zone and stopped getting fills a year and a half ago.

Yesterday I went just to have a check up and get a fill just because I stopped losing and wanted to get back on track. I got 1cc that gave me a total of 5cc in my band.

Later that night I ate a little bit of salad that had ham and cheese in it. I couldn't tolerate it so I stopped eating after a few bites. (I know, I shouldn't have ate that). And I couldn't keep liquids down.

Today at work I got hot and dehydrated since I couldn't keep any liquids down. Had to go to er and get a iv of Water hooked into me.

Now this evening it seems like I can keep liquid down a little better. Still have trouble though.

Is it possible that since I went so long without a fill that maybe I had exess swelling? Or does it sound like my band is too tight?

Have y'all ever have anything get stuck for 24 hours before?

[DELETE THIS ACCOUNT! 12,703]

Most doctors recommend liquids for at least 24 hours after a fill then gradually working back onto real food. I suspect your stomach was irritated and swollen from the fill and when you tried to eat, it made it a lot worse.

If you're having trouble with liquids, you need to call your bariatric surgeon ASAP. As you found out, dehydration happens fast and can be serious. It's not something to mess with.

Best wishes.

[Sharpie 3,306]

My Dr. says liquids for 2 days after a fill.. no matter how small the fill is I would think you would have some swelling ... try sipping small amounts of liquids.. in a few days graduate to shakes and creamy stuff.. give your stomach and band time to adjust..If nothing else call your Dr. and tell them what is going on..better safe than sorry..

[cheryl2586 3,053]

I am sure you are just swollen

[GoingforGoal 1,734]

You sound swollen. But I would definitely deter from eating solids on first day which can exasperate swelling.

[dfav3412 116]

If you are able to keep any liquids down, get gatoraide (sp) and put into the freezer until not quite frozen then break it up and eat that....helps to sooth the throat and the band but if you can't keep anything down you really need to call your surgeon. FYI for people who don't realize this....Getting an unfill can make you swell too so liquids are also recommended after that (just thought I would throw that out to you) as most banded people aren't aware of this.

[SashaWLS 412]

Maybe you're too tight? You could get .2cc taken out...

[tye in tx 22]

Alright, seems as of 8pm the band opened up. Ive been able to keep down two 44oz cups of ice Water.< /p>

[SueBee01 630]

That is great. I would continue on the liquids for the 24-48 hours to make sure and slowly work to mushies. If you have any further problems, I would get some out.