Am I too tight?

[messagetosiobhan 17]

Hi, I was adjusted 8 days ago by another 2 mls to make a total of 6 mls in my band that can take up to 9mls. I first thought it was just the swelling and it would ease.

I'm only managing tiny amounts and then I feel disgusting and full and uncomfortable. (Not even 5mouthfuls at times for this to happen) and I find I can't eat in the morning and I can't eat later than 4pm without being sick as it's stuck.

This is only my 2nd adjustment I've had as I was only banded at the beginning of July this year.

Any thoughts? Could it still be the swelling?

[lisacaron 5,075]

@@messagetosiobhan I am going to go out on a limb here and say that yes I think you are too tight right now.

You have had some very aggressive fills over the last 3 months and are pretty close to a full band already. In the first 3 months of my surgery my Dr. did not do any fills to allow the internal swelling from surgery to resolve and for the band to heal and seat itself to prevent a slip.

Not every doctor is the same but you should be able to consume fluids and not be feeling so horrible. It's worth going in and having Fluid removed and allowing your internal swelling to heal before adding the Fluid back in. Ask the Dr. to go slow with the fills and not add so much at once to give you a chance to see where your tolerance is at.

I have a 10CC band and it took me about a year to get to my actual green zone and then recent events and medications I had to take because of them created stomach upset and swelled my stomach and stoma up creating a small pouch dilation and I had to have fluid taken out.

You don't want to do damage to your insides, so give the doctor a call and ask them what they think and consider having some fluid removed, even the tiniest bit can make all the difference.

Let us know how you are doing.

[labwalker 1,177]

Hopefully you are able to intake enough liquids to remain hydrated, that is critical!

I'd also guess that it seems the band may be too tight. I've never had problems after a fill, but I've had brief episodes where I've eaten too fast or didn't chew properly after a recent fill and the band let me know about it in a not too nice manner. I'd call your doctor's office to see what they suggest. After 8 days out I'd concerned.

[messagetosiobhan 17]

I am drinking well, slowly as I am sure I can feel it pooling before it drains. But it's really put me off eating as I don't want to keep bringing stuff up! I had 2.5mls in at the time of surgery.

I think the surgeon put a reasonable amount in this time because my portions were bigger to keep me full. But it's gone pretty full circle! I literally have to move around after a little bit of food to move things around!

[terrydumont46 1,954]

don't ignore what your gut is telling you. I did and it caused some complications. if a band is to tight the food starts to go back up the esophagus causing spasms and pain. if you are pb'ing frequently you may cause your band to slip. so please call your doctor.

[SandyM 1,956]

Definitely merits checking out

[Pana'sNewStart 68]

2mls is a really agressive fill. The most I've had put in at once was .75. It's a good idea to get a little unfill and see if that helps.

[2babutterfly 483]

I agree that is a pretty big fill. I would call and talk to your doc if you think you could be too tight. is much better to do this slowly to avoid problems. Good luck