First fill today got questions! Help!

kjhack · December 2, 2008

Ok had my first fill today! At around 330pm. It didnt hurt a bit, just pressure as he was pushing down to fill. Then my band hurt, actual pain from the band back to the port. Is this normal? I have had plenty of liquids since, but I am having a good deal of discomfort at the band site. Probably swelling? It is now 10pm and I am uncomfortable enough to go and take some of my post op hydrocodone. Is that normal? How soon after did you resume food? My doc said 24 hours of liquids. Just wanted some advice.. Thanks in advance. Kelli

kendallsmeme · December 2, 2008

I wish I could help you but i haven't had my first fill yet. How big is your band? How many cc's did he put in? My band is a 14cc band and has been placed on Nov 19 but no fills until Dec 29. My doc said he would put in 5cc the first time!! Is that too much?? Any help with this would be greatly appreciated!!:biggrin:

kjhack · December 2, 2008

I have a 10cc band. It was empty after surgery. It now has 3cc in it.

Tess415 · December 2, 2008

Hi. I have had 2 fills so far, and I have had some discomfort that reminded me of the initial post op discomfort, up under the ribs into the left breast. It got better by the next day. I think there must be a nerve that runs by there that gets set off sometimes, especially if I over eat!!!!! Take Care!!!

kjhack · December 2, 2008

Thanks Tess!:biggrin: I think it may have been gas! I took a gas ex tablet and now about 40 mins later I feel a bit better. It is still tender, but at least I think I can sleep now. Thanks for respones! I will call dr tomorrow if in pain! Good night all!

armywife4life · December 2, 2008

hi i just had my second fill yesterday. I had same discomfort, and i actually feel the band. I also had alot of burping and farting LOL...

today it feels better but i still feel the band but im not worried. ohh i have 5.5 cc in 14cc band

HarleyNana · December 2, 2008

Gee, my last fill was 1-1/2 ago, haha, my advice, follow your doctor's orders. Some doctors suggest more than 24 hours liquids, my doctor says liquids 24 hours too.

I never had any pain related issues after any fills, even the first year which was NOT under flouro, so not sure why you are. I did have a panic attack during my first fill, four years ago, I hate needles.

Good luck on your journey.