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I had a fill on 4/9. I was very tight and for 5 days couldn't keep anything but liquid down. By the 7th day started eating food again, very tiny bites and chewing really well. Now I have had this feeling of pressure in my stomach and chest. Even waking up in the morning, I felt like I had something heavy in my stomach. I was able to eat two scrambled eggs this morning, still full and pressure 6 hours later. Is this normal?

Surgery 12/10/08 no fill

3/12/09 first fill 3 cc's

4/9/09 second fill 1.5 ccs

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No, it is not normal. I just had my first fill Wed. April 15 and the Dr. put in 4 cc's and made me drink Water immediately afterwards. I was sliming and felt like I had heartburn. I went back into his office and the MD took took out 2 cc's. I immediately felt better and was worried I would have no restriction. At first, I didn't, but after a day or two, I do have restriction. I had a few bites of Cereal and couldn't finish a Protein Shake I had made for Breakfast just this morning. If you can't get anything down and are feeling like you have something in your chest, that is not normal and you need an unfill.

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I was just reading through and figure by now you have been back to your doctor but thought I would post anyway. Your pressure sensation and lack of ability to eat is not normal. You need the band adjusted or you are at great risk for either stretching your pouch or slipping the band. It is very bad for you to leave your band too tight. you will be much happier with your results in the long run if you get to the zone rather than trying to wait it out too tight.

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