First fill

[christinabryan89 14]

I got my first fill on Thursday. They used the fluoroscopy . My band was primed at 2cc and then he added 2 cc. I have been eating Soup and Protein Shakes since then and have been unable to eat any solid food. After my second bite I get an instant pain in my chest and either throw it up or wait till it passes. Am I too tight or is it too early to tell?

[2muchfun 8,927]

Take smaller bites, chew your food to a cream Soup consistency and slow down. If you can eat Soups and not get stuck, you can eat solid food if you follow the rules.

[Bandista 7,466]

We are all so different and then our surgeons have different methods -- for me (only me) it takes about a week post-fill to know where I am. Good luck to you -- way to go with the really listening into the body. That's what it's all about.

[christinabryan89 14]

I get stuck on Soup as well. I can just take several bites before hand. Sorry I should have clarified.

[christinabryan89 14]

I actually did much better at dinner but i just had puréed. I feel like I can't eat anything cold if that makes any sense? It may just be in my head lol and I have to sip my Water as well so I think that is apart of my issue. I really focus when I eat and take small bites and chew really well, but I don't have that focus when I drink and if I take a gulp it's not a good feeling to say the least.

[2muchfun 8,927]

You're too tight imo. We see many posts like yours where people react days or weeks later with a tightening of the tissue around the band. My last fill took 3-7 days to finally settle in with more restriction.

[christinabryan89 14]

My dr told me to expect swelling so until I did some research I didnt think twice. I will call on Monday. Thank you guys for your help

[MarieMarie 346]

After a full I thought you were to do clear fluids for a few days and then introduce foods again starting with puréed then mushy

[christinabryan89 14]

My surgeon says the rest of the day liquids. The next day purée. Then 1 day of mushie, then regular food.< /p>

[icebergslim 38]

Something I've learned about my band.... I will not be able to eat solids (sometimes all day) unless I start my day with a hot drink. I've never been a drinker of hot things, but since the band I have grown to really like hot tea. I start every day with a 20oz. mug of hot tea and I'm in good shape. I still have to follow ALL the band rules for eating, but at least I'm not getting stuck. Good luck. I hope you are able to figure out a good routine for you.