Oh so tight

[KarenG. 0]

I had my third fill yesterday with fluoroscopy. MY doctor told me I was really tight and that it was up to me - he could take some out or I could try it like this. I opted to try it tighter. I was able to get down some Soup last night, milk and fat free ice cream but I started getting the most agrresive hiccups I had ever had at one point and this was after taking too big a sip of crystal light. Is it going to get better? I am on liquids then mushies for a few more days but am feeling kind of scared by the hiccups. Is that my soft stop? Didn't seem so soft to me!

[BlooEyez 13]

My last fill was too tight as well ... like you I got aggressive hiccups but then I seemed to get tighter to the point to where I couldn't even get Water down and oh the pain!! I went back 5 days later for an unfill. It isn't good to keep too tight of a fill because it can cause slips & erosion ... be careful!

[KarenG. 0]

It seems a little better this afternoon. I am going to wait and see if it loosens up when the swelling goes down.

[coltonwade 27]

I just went through this myself.

Only i didnt have problems early on like it seems you have. I didnt have problems until i got to solids. I couldnt keep solids down.

So be very careful . Dont keep it to tight too long to try to ride it out .

If your doc thought you were too tight in the beginning you probably were ?

Thats just my input. Its not fun to keep it tight

Let us know how your doing .

Mindy

[KarenG. 0]

he didn't think it was too tight - only tight. He thought I would be fine after a few days of liquids but I think I have gotten swollen since then.

[losingjusme 12]

hi Karen,

everyone is different, but i tend to get tighter as the fill 'settles in' a few weeks later.

be careful. if you PB, try liquids for a day or so.

if you feel too tight, please get a slight unfill.

[KarenG. 0]

Thanks Losin - I haven't had the hiccup thing today. THat totally freaked me out last night. I really think it is better. I have no appetite but have been fine with the liquids all day. Probably, knowing my luck, I will have problems on thanksgiving day when my surgeon is away somewhere!

[coltonwade 27]

he didn't think it was too tight - only tight. He thought I would be fine after a few days of liquids but I think I have gotten swollen since then.

aww sorry i read it wrong. My only advice is if it gets to the point where you think your too tight you probably are. I waited and waited , probably too long try to wait it out .

Now i think i need a fill again LOL But want to wait until after the holidays.

Sounds like your doing better which is good

Good luck

Mindy

[coltonwade 27]

Thanks Losin - I haven't had the hiccup thing today. THat totally freaked me out last night. I really think it is better. I have no appetite but have been fine with the liquids all day. Probably, knowing my luck, I will have problems on thanksgiving day when my surgeon is away somewhere!

will you be up to solids by thanksgiving day ?

If so stick to soft, moist things until your sure.

If you think about it though most "traditional" thanksgiving meals are pretty soft foods , probably why they are so bad for us LOL

Mindy

[losingjusme 12]

mmmm... love the 'soft' foods of turkey day.

stuffing with sweet potatoes (smothered in butter and brown sugar) on top. dont forget to mix in the cranberries. OMG ... drooooool

[KarenG. 0]

My usual advice from the doctor is 2 days liquids, 2 days mushies following a fill. His advice this time was since it was on the tight end to proceed with caution and if it felt too tight to stay on liquids for a few more days. I am going to try some pureed foods tomorrow and see where that gets me. I love sweet potatoes! I could just have that and be perfectly happy. Also, I am making a squash gratin dish which is quite mushy as well.

[insubordination 0]

See I tend to get a tad looser after a few days and then moreso over the next week or two. Start with mushies and then try solids after a few days. If it won't work, then you'll need some out. So long as you can still drink liquids, you're not in danger yet.

[KarenG. 0]

I just successfully ate about 1/2 cup of egg salad for Breakfast so I think I am doing fine. Thanks so much for all of your support and advice! I panicked a little the first day!

[coltonwade 27]

I just successfully ate about 1/2 cup of egg salad for Breakfast so I think I am doing fine. Thanks so much for all of your support and advice! I panicked a little the first day!

it does sound like your doing well . however, still be careful. I was fine until I got to solids. so dont forget the rules especially the first few days of solids.

HTH

Mindy

[KYteacher 0]

I had my third fill yesterday with fluoroscopy. MY doctor told me I was really tight and that it was up to me - he could take some out or I could try it like this. I opted to try it tighter. I was able to get down some Soup last night, milk and fat free ice cream but I started getting the most agrresive hiccups I had ever had at one point and this was after taking too big a sip of crystal light. Is it going to get better? I am on liquids then mushies for a few more days but am feeling kind of scared by the hiccups. Is that my soft stop? Didn't seem so soft to me!

Sometimes I get "aggressive hiccups," too. Why is that? What causes them?