too tight or wrong food?

kirafiki · August 13, 2008

Hello all! Sorry to ask what is probably a totally rookie question, but here goes: I had my second fill on Monday. My doctor suggests liquids for 24 hours then mushies for 24 hours. I did that and everything was fine. Then this morning, I had oatmeal. That was at 8AM, and I still feel really full, except Water passes through. I was having oatmeal for Breakfast most days before, and didn't have an issue. It is possible the oatmeal is just to sticky for my newly restricted tiny tummy? I haven't thrown up, and cannot imagine eating anything for a long time. Is this just how the few days after the fill go for some people? Yesterday I ate eggs, refiried Beans, and a little chicken just fine. Any ideas? Thanks for any help you might be able to give!

pjd3253 · August 13, 2008

I had my first fill two days ago and can't eat or drink anything that doesn't come back up - I have a severe sinus infection and the doctor's PA says that (and this is gross) but that my upper stomach is probably full of nasal congestion and that is why it is so tight - I was wondering how I could ever get a second fill if this one is this tight - I can't imagine having more than one the way I feel now. I think the oatmeal is probably a little thick right after the fill - maybe make it thinner than normal - when I make cream of wheat I have to add some low fat milk in it to make it almost like a liquid. Thanks!

Mom2_4 · August 14, 2008

Your problem could be several different things. I have way more restriction in the morning than I do in the afternoon and evening. I have found that I do much better if I don't start eating until about 11am or noon. Also, with more restriction, you need to remind yourself to eat very slow. I had to learn this the hard way several times. I finally found that if I would take a bite, wait an entire minute, take a bite, wait again, etc that it taught me to slow down and eat slower, thus making your food go down easier. There is a whole new learning curve with the band, alot of trial and error. Just remember to take your time and listen to your body. Best of luck to you!!

kirafiki · August 14, 2008

Thanks to both of you... I do eat really slowly, but I think the tighter in the morning thing may be what's up with me. My dietitian finally got back to me and suggested liquids for a while, then do liquids in the morning and add food at night to see how that goes. I am defintely going to wait for the oatmeal for a while, but I love it so much, I am hoping I can have it again. I have a suspicion my band may be a tiny bit tight... they found a kink in the hose, and had a really hard time taking some saline out during that second fill when it was over-filled. Now the doctor who I have to see when I get fills is out of town, so I am going to stick with the liquids.