Filled to 4 cc's today - now slimming.... HELP!

Suzie Q · April 18, 2007

Hi Everyone,

Before lunch I had a fill of 2 cc's for a total of 4 cc's in my 4 cc band. Seems kinda weird, but I was keeping down the Water in the office so the Dr. kept that amount in the band. My problem started about 2 hrs ago after eating 1 pkg of oatmeal for lunch, since then I have been slimming ever since. I'm sure its been about 2 cups of slime that has come out of me so far, no food PB'ing, just slime.

I remember someone mentioning pineapple juice or papaya juice may help with this? Can anyone confirm this?

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Suzie Q

clovermeg · April 18, 2007

I'm no expert, but maybe you should stick with liquids for the next two days, move gradually to thicker things like potatoes for two more days and then test regular food. Every time you get a fill you esophagus may swell. Good luck. If this doesn't work get a small adjustment.

HTH

lapbanderNC · April 18, 2007

Hi Suzie,

I am also filled at 4 ccs on my 4 ccs band. The exact same thing is happening to me, I have been throwing up slime - no kidding, probably about half a cup of slime so far.

I had my fill 6 days ago and I have not been able to eat meat yet, everything gets stuck. I thought I was going to die last night. Maybe I am overfilled.

gunn4ya · April 19, 2007

Typically when you get up to 4cc you are getting close to your max. You should try liquids. I would bet your stomach is swollen from the fill as well as all of the pbing that you have been doing. Try sticking to broths and clear juice. You might even try Jello for at least 2 days then go to a creamy Soup and see out that sits with you. If you are still experiencing a lot of pbing it may be time to call the doc and go to get some of the fill taken out. Good luck to you.

Suzie Q · April 20, 2007

Hi Everyone,

Just an update....I made it, I was up until 3 am on Wednesday vomiting up the "egg white" slime substance. I went to see my Dr. yesterday and he did a defill of 1 cc and now everything seems fine. Yippee... I can eat again!

Thanks to all who posted.

Suzie Q