?? about fill and maybe too tight

San Diego Mom · November 25, 2008

**Also posted this in Post Op Forum**

Hi -

I had my first fill exactly one week ago...I was able to eat a grilled cheese w/no problems. So today went to have a little more added and now it hurts to eat. I can drink very very slowly and it took me an hour to finish a yogurt. Is it common to be tighter right after a fill? Will it loosen up? I am just concerned since my dr.'s office will be closed Thursday and Friday. Any past experiences and/or suggestions would be greatly appreciated!

Patriciann · November 25, 2008

Hi, I had my third fill about 5 months ago and it is very very tight. I wanted it that way, but now I need to see the doctor about loosening it. Mine has not loosened up at all over the months. I have to take a Zantac every night at bedtime just so I don't have heartburn in the a.m. I had hip replacement surgery about six weeks ago and I am now able to walk and exercise again so I will go back to my doctor and ask him to release some of the fill.

I have thrown up many times. The other night I had some chicken stirfry, just chicken and broccoli actually. Two bites and wham! But boy oh boy, the ice cream goes down without a problem.

Good news is I am 15 pounds from goal. Had the surgery Oct 2007 and have lost 80 pounds. Is it worth it? YES! No more high cholesterol and no more Type II diabetes, and hey, I'm lookin' pretty good, lol.

All I can recommend for you is to do what I am planning to do; speak with your surgeon and ask him to take out some of the fill if it's too tight.

Good luck to you! Pat

Hoosier Tom · November 25, 2008

What are your docs rules on eating after a fill? I realize the rules vary from doc to doc, but it could be that you are pushing it after just getting a fill even with the yogurt. Maybe liquids for 24-48 hours or so will give that fill time to settle in. I know my doc requires liquids for 48 hours after a fill for that very reason.

bodybutter64 · November 25, 2008

I had my second fill yesturday 11/24 I spend the night with dry heaves that were horrible, this morning I can sip Water thats about it, I was told to have liquieds for 5 days and believe me thats all I'm giong to have I feel horrible, I have nothing to throw up or I think I would, I am suffering from gas pains in my chest as well this time around not nice!