Concerned….

[Zeniada B 43]

Hi all!

I had my band filled last week from 0 to 2.5 cc's. I haven't been able to eat much throughout the day mainly sipping liquids and Protein drinks. It seems I'm to tight during the day to eat until after 6pm.

I was doing well up until yesterday when I had a bowl of Soup around noon it was creamy no chunks, when all of a sudden I felt like I was stuck, I felt like PB'ing and didn't get any relief I even had to throw up a little.

After that I relaxed and had liquids for the rest of the day but I noticed that every time I swallowed I would get a pain on the right side of my chest and it would go away after the liquid passed the band.

I have never had any problems with my band in the past 4 years so you can imagine that I'm concerned I may have done something to it.

My band was empty for about 2 ½ years and got a really big fill just last week.

Has anyone had this experience?

I'm not vomiting, don't have reflux, no slimming or anything. Just a pain on the upper right side of my chest when I swallow.

Thanks Zen

[Lady VS 1,147]

My suggestion is to call your doctor's office on Monday. It sounds like you're too tight. Suggest that they take out 1cc and I bet you'll feel better. Just stay on liquids the remainder of the weekend. Good luck

[Zeniada B 43]

Thanks Lady VS... I called my doc since I go to Mexico for my fills it's a little difficult to get an appointment so I'm waiting for a call back. In the meantime I'm doing liquids in the day and a sensible meal at night. The nurse I was able to talk to said yes I am too tight and should definitely get some Fluid removed.

I threw a birthday/graduation party for myself last night and made Pho. So I was able to eat with my guest. Hey it's just broth with meat and veggies. I didn't get around to eating until after 8 pm so I definitely was able to eat that...Lol

[ErinMarie 186]

I agree...sounds like you're a bit too tight! Just be careful with that. If you stay too tight for too long you be more swollen and have to potentially get more taken out to relieve the tightness...and then you have to start all over again! No fun!