Am I too tight?

[a-newme 0]

Background:

My surgery was 04/23 and I had my first fill on 06/02 of 1 cc with no restriction. Went in on 06/09 for another 1 cc with slightly more restriction but not enough. So on 06/19 I went in once more for .7 cc and had restriction.

Everything has been going fine, I've been eating abou 3/4 cup of food and loosing an average of 1 pound a day. That part is exciting.... especially after 3 weeks of no weight loss. I don't expect this rate of weight loss to continue, but I'll take it while I can. :thumbup:

Problem:

Both yesterday and today, my restriction is greater and liquids are having problems getting through. Because I'm having problems I decided to try some protien drinks for a bit. I can hear it gurgle as it goes through the band.

Has this happened anyone else, where restriction was just right and then all of a sudden you are really really tight? Should I go in and have some taken out or will it loosen up on it's own?

Thanks for the input!

p

[emjay 8]

I was banded around the same time as you were and noticed that just within the last week my band is tighter. I was scheduled for my 4th fill last Saturday and the doctor decided not to do a fill since I was losing at least 2 lbs a week and felt decent restriction.

I do not even attempt to try to eat Breakfast since I'm tight in the mornings, and I gurgle every morning or if I eat too fast. More so when my band is tight. I've seen that many bandsters have days when they are tight and then it gets better.

You may want to go back to liquids, especially warm liquids such as broth, Soup, tea, coffee, and give cottage cheese and yogurt a try and see what happens. If after a few days things don't improve, call your doctor's office for a slight unfill and see if that does the trick.

Good Luck! p.s. your weight loss is amazing!

[Brand_New_Me 0]

I was banded 4/13th. I received 1-1/2 CC at first fill. Went for second fill 6/23 and was given 1 cc. Thought I hit my sweet spot but that only lasted 1 day. I noticed I was feeling tighter and tighter. By the 3rd day, I couldn't even sip Water. Later that night it was painful to even swallow my own saliva. What a horrible night I had. Went to the dr. next morning and he removed 1 cc and I felt instant relief. (I also lost 10lbs in 3 days). My dr says 2-1/2 cc is too much for me. I am supposed to go back in 2 weeks for another 1/4cc fill. I am scared to death. I think I'll stay at this fill level until I notice myself gaining weight.

So my 2 cents-- You might want to get a slight unfill. It's not fun being unable to swallow your own saliva.

[fluffbgone 0]

Im a year out as of yesterday! i have been having this problem horrible lately. i think i am at 6.75 cc. i honestly dont remember the exact. i know im over 6. i can barely it two bits of food and im feeling pain. i know i need to call the dr, but i havent had great weight loss for a few months.

[suepro 39]

My band tightens on a regular basis, each month before a period and at times of stress it tightens so i can only manage liquids and very soft foods for a few days before things get back to normal.

See how things go but if it doesn't settle after a few days give your bariatric team a call and seek advice. You may need to have a small unfill.

[fluffbgone 0]

i actuaklly heard that from someone else about the stress. so you are probably right. im a full time student and i work full time. not to mention men problems, lol. i need to mediate!

[bearbandit 0]

a-newme....sounds like your too tight. I am really suprise your doc gave you those fills so soon after one another. Mine is always a month apart at least. He says if you tight the band too quickly it can cause issues. I would get a slight unfill. By the way what I do is I drink Water right after my fill and then eat a Protein Bar. That way I know for sure that I am not too tight. I had my last fill yesterday. Hope its the last one as I am nearly at my goal. good luck

[a-newme 0]

Thank you all for your input. Things seem to be better today. I'm back to eating, but eating slowly and taking small bites, which is what I need to be doing anyway I'm going away this evening for a long weekend, and think I should be fine.

I have an appointment to see my Dr. on 07/14/09 for another adjustment, but I will call sooner if I need too. I know I'm possibly a little tight right now, but I'm hoping that has I loose weight that it will loosen up.