What the heck is going on...

mindyemt08 · March 13, 2008

I am trying to figure out what exactly is going on with me. My band holds 4 cc's. I had my first fill and got 2 cc's put in. I had no problems. I got 1 cc put in with my second fill. After this I couldn't eat ANYTHING. Even soft things like scrambled eggs got stuck. I got .5 cc's taken out a few days ago and feel so much better. My problem is that everything seems to go down really well. I find myself even eating a little more quickly than when I just had 2 cc's in my band (2.5 cc's currently). Does this mean that they removed too much with my unfill and I need another small fill? I am just wondering why it is easier to eat more quickly now than before. Also, I couldn't eat with 3 cc's in my band but is it possible that I was just filled too fast and 3 might be my sweet spot but I was just filled too quickly? Im so confused. Any input would be great. Thanks

morningoasis811 · March 13, 2008

Mindyemt08,

I'm kinda in the same boat... I have a 4 cc band as well. My first fill in Jan I got 1cc, felt mild restriction. Then yesterday I got 2 cc's (see my misery thread posted this morning) granted I pushed my limits last night... but i'm super tight. I think he may have jumped the gun on adding 2....

I can't offer advice that you're looking for above... however, I'm wondering, can you tell me how long you waited to go back for an unfill? Did you call the dr and they said come in? what symptoms prompted you? I just want to make sure I give it a chance and let the swelling go down before I ask for an unfill you know what i mean?

It's hard to find 4cc' bands on here. keep me posted ok. :grouphug:

mindyemt08 · March 13, 2008

I thought almost immediately that I might be too tight but several people suggested that I wait and see if swelling goes down and if food went down better. I waited 5 days and was so hungry I called my doc and he said come in right away. I left work immediately and there were instant results. I ate immediately after leaving with no problems. Now I am wondering if I am too loose. You should check with your doc about how long you have to come in with no charge. Sometimes it is 1 week and sometimes 2. You just want to make sure that you go in within that time period. Best of luck to you!