Too tight after fill - anything I can do to prevent defill?

[AZA 0]

So I just had another fill about 7 hours ago and right now I'm PBing spit because it's not going down. Not only is it gross, I can't fall asleep because I keep having to get up and PB. I was in a hurry to get home and didn't drink my Water before leaving the doctor's office (lesson learned!).

Is there anything I can do to prevent a defill? Should I try hot liquids? Will it loosen up in a few days (though I'm not sure I can wait that long). Either way, I'll be calling my doctor first thing in the morning.

[AZA 0]

What I've discovered so far: sleeping sideways, on your stomach, on your back and sitting up DOESN'T help! Drinking hot tea doesn't help. A very hot shower did feel good but not sure if it's helping yet.

I can't wait until my doctor's office opens up!

[DonHoll1 0]

Good luck. I am glad you are going to your doctor. Donna

[quakergirl 2]

Sorry to hear that this happened to you. I think once you reach the point of not being able to swallow your spit you need a de-fill. The more you PB, the more it irritates the stomach and probably aggravates the situation with swelling.

Hope you feel better soon!

[losingjusme 12]

yeah, i think a slight unfill would be good.

i tend to get even tighter about 2 weeks after my fill.

good luck

[VegasGrace 1]

I'm sure there are things...even if you have to grit your teeth and just take it...

but....

what if the restriction kicks in ...in a few days. You are going to be in a world of hurt. (so many say that after a fill it takes a while to take effect)

Go for a slight unfill...should be free of charge.

Congrats on the weight loss.

[AZA 0]

I'm free again! Gosh, that was a yucky past 24 hours. When the doctor pulled out some saline, I heard a big gulp, gulp, gulp, and felt liquid move into my stomach. Sweet relief!!!

This time we refilled while I drank Water (and kept my eyes away from the needle sticking out of my port!). I feel a little irritated from all the PBing but hopefully I didn't harm my band.

Lesson learned: Always drink your Water BEFORE leaving the doctor's office.

[Smoothgirl14 1]

I personally have to be on liquids for 2 days after a fill, then soft foods for 2 weeks, im really tight right now but i like it bc im losing at a good rate. I CAN NOT eat food in the morning, i dont know why but all i can do is drink, then as the day goes on my ability to eat increases. Trying starting your day off with softer foods.

[James770 0]

my band is very tight right now, had a first fill two days ago and it hurt like hell but now it seems to have settled, however I have not been able to keep down any food right now but have caught a virus that may be to blame for that.

James

[AZA 0]

I'm either still swollen from the overfill or am just filled a little too tight. I can only keep down liquids right now. I can live with this for now as long as I can still get Water and Protein Shakes in.

[want2beme 2]

I had a fill 2 days ago and I am way too tight. I can't even keep Water down. I am drinking tea right now, and drank about 2 oz. I can feel it sitting on top of the stoma. Within time, I will throw it up. I threw up white foam last night twice. (And my new boyfriend stayed over for the first time. How embarrassing!) ~ He was very supportive though. Thank god! I think I may have to go back tomorrow, to Mexico, for an unfill.

I'm also kinda pissed off cause the doc filled me with 2.3. That's a lot for a 4cc band. She said its 'full'. I'm not too happy about that.