Is this a sign that my band is too tight?

[Rhonda1216 0]

I LOVE my restriction!! I have 5cc in my 10cc band and I'm so thrilled that I can only eat a tiny amount. But lately, every time I eat I instantly get terrible back pain. I went to the doc and my gall bladder, liver, pancreas are all fine. All labs looked great. Could this be a symptom of an over-fill? I only have to eat about 3 bites and I get the instant back pain.

Also, how much do you think I should take out? I don't really want to do more than 1/2 cc!! I'm losing so great!

Thanks for any advice.

[Sue Magoo 71]

Hi:

Did your doc do a barium swallow to check to make sure your band is in position? Are you eating too fast? I had to use a one minute timer to slow down because I would have pain and discomfort after four small bites if I ate too fast.

Those are the things that come to my mind. My gallbladder pain went to my back, but the time of pain varied - not usually when I was eating.

Hope you feel better soon.

Sue

[ParrotheadCathy 0]

Really, I don't think you should have any say as to how much the doctor puts in or removes from your band. I mean that in a good way ... the doctor/PA has more experience to draw on. Given that they want you at your sweet spot, I doubt they would take much out at all. But it sounds like it's time to discuss what happens when you eat and work hand-in-hand with the professionals to decide what's going on. Do particular foods trigger the pain or is it just anything? That would seem like an important bit of information because it could be not the fill in your band but something else. Good luck!

[mljalways 1]

Really, I don't think you should have any say as to how much the doctor puts in or removes from your band. I mean that in a good way ... the doctor/PA has more experience to draw on. Given that they want you at your sweet spot, I doubt they would take much out at all. But it sounds like it's time to discuss what happens when you eat and work hand-in-hand with the professionals to decide what's going on. Do particular foods trigger the pain or is it just anything? That would seem like an important bit of information because it could be not the fill in your band but something else. Good luck!

I found the first part of your reply very interesting because I used to feel the same way until my last fill. The doc shocked me when he was leaving it up to me. Quite honestly I dont wan that responsibility I wanted him to make that call. In the end we made it together.:crying:

[kaninag 35]

Really, I don't think you should have any say as to how much the doctor puts in or removes from your band. I mean that in a good way ... the doctor/PA has more experience to draw on. Given that they want you at your sweet spot, I doubt they would take much out at all. But it sounds like it's time to discuss what happens when you eat and work hand-in-hand with the professionals to decide what's going on. Do particular foods trigger the pain or is it just anything? That would seem like an important bit of information because it could be not the fill in your band but something else. Good luck!

Most doctors are guessing or going by the text books when it comes to doing fills/unfills every doc is DIFFERENT on what they like to do its all about how safe they wanna be or how agressive they are...this last fill I asked my doc to put i 2cc instread of just the one and he did and it has been perfect...he was only going to put in 1cc which I would have had to have another fill....Anyway, each person is different and we're the patients so if you wanna try only having .5cc taken out the talk with your doc and TOGETHER decide...they may be the professionals but youre the professional when it comes to your own body!!!!!!!!!!!!!

But def go see your doc to get to the bottom of what is going on! Good luck to ya!

[tampa terri 0]

I had the exact same problem and my Dr said any time there was pain associated with eating it generally meant that it was related to the band. He said I would feel immediate relief from a slight unfill & thankfully I did. He said that the back pain was caused by esphogeal dilation. I did not have to go back to the liquid diet after the unfill, but was very cautious for a few days for fear the pain would return. It did not.

[futureshrink 45]

I am also wondering if my band is too tight. WHen I eat or drink I get a gurgling like a clogged drain. I have some pretty intense reflux and I am not really able to get alot of things down. I am filled to 6cc. A friend who also has the band told me to wait it out as the band tends to loosen over time. Is this right?:tongue_smilie:

[tampa terri 0]

When I was having issues after eating, I tried to wait it out, but it got worse. My Dr said it is important to let him know ASAP because the tightening will usually get worse and can cause complications if not addressed right away.

[kaninag 35]

Ive recently had reflux probs and I too gurgle...I called my doc bc my reflux was waking me up at night...when it getst that bad you're way too tight I am going monday for a slight unfil...I am going to suggest that we try just .25 bc last fill he only put .5 in...so maybe I just need half...but def dont ignore reflux call your doc!!

[BgB9 9]

I am also wondering if my band is too tight. WHen I eat or drink I get a gurgling like a clogged drain. I have some pretty intense reflux and I am not really able to get alot of things down. I am filled to 6cc. A friend who also has the band told me to wait it out as the band tends to loosen over time. Is this right?:smile2:

The band will loosen as your stomach gets smaller. Are you drinking too fast or not chewing well? There are some things you may not be able to eat, but see your doctor if you have intense reflux and a lot of PBs.