Fill Question

[sara31 2]

I have had my lap band for about 5 years - I just got a fill that I was hoping to be my final fill...but I don't know if it's right.

I got it yesterday at 2pm and I was able to drink liquids, but every drink I take I "silent belch" and have overproductive saliva (kind of like when you pb, but NOT that bad)...and with that, excessive swallowing.

I have read that sometimes this is because the stomach is swollen and that it will calm down after a bit.

My question is...I leave to go out of town Friday and will be gone for a week. I was able to get a protien drink down today, so I'm not going to starve....but in your opinion, is this something one of you have waited out before and it ended up perfect? OR do I need to go try to get Fluid taken out before I leave?

Edited June 24, 2015 by sara31

[Dr. Gail Altschuler MD 33]

Hi Sara. It sounds like you are a bit overfilled. I think that the best course is to have a bit of Fluid removed, especially if you'll be out of town all weekend. In my experience, this rarely gets better and often gets much worse. Check with your doc if you're not sure. He may be able to help you decide. Best of luck