Dr. Kelly Francis - What to expect...

[Ddem 0]

I have had my first adjustment (on Aug. 3rd) with Dr. Francis and just loved her! I have had the band for a year and am on my 4th fill. I have switched doctors to Dr. Francis after being referred by many to her.

I have just under 7 cc's in my 10 cc band and was just wondering what to expect. I will tell you what I am experiencing 3 days into it and maybe you can share your experiences.

Still on liquids but tried a teaspoon of Yoplait fat free yogart at lunch - back pain, chest pain...maybe I tried it too soon, maybe to fast.

I have had a hard time with Gerd (only at night, when I lay down) the first night, this was painful....last night, I must have burped stomach acid up in my sleep because it went into my lungs and had me sitting straight up in my sleep and fighting for air. I finally coughed up the Fluid from my lungs and went back to sleep at an elevated level.

All in all, I have lost about 4 pounds in the past 3 days, YEAH ME! Sooo....what should I expect in the next week???? Anybody??

[kiddobiddo 0]

Hi . How are you doing now? I am glad you have seen Dr. Frances. She did my surgery Aug 7th, so I have yet to have a fill. I believe I can't have one until 6 weeks post op? She is a fabulous surgeon, as I know several people that have actually worked with her in the operating room to validate this. Now, I don't know how the office staff will be. They seem to be OK now. How many cc's are in your balloon at this time? How often will they fill over there? Are you still feeling sick? Good luck.

[Padanelle 2]

I have had my first adjustment (on Aug. 3rd) with Dr. Francis and just loved her! I have had the band for a year and am on my 4th fill. I have switched doctors to Dr. Francis after being referred by many to her.

I have just under 7 cc's in my 10 cc band and was just wondering what to expect. I will tell you what I am experiencing 3 days into it and maybe you can share your experiences.

Still on liquids but tried a teaspoon of Yoplait fat free yogart at lunch - back pain, chest pain...maybe I tried it too soon, maybe to fast.

I have had a hard time with Gerd (only at night, when I lay down) the first night, this was painful....last night, I must have burped stomach acid up in my sleep because it went into my lungs and had me sitting straight up in my sleep and fighting for air. I finally coughed up the Fluid from my lungs and went back to sleep at an elevated level.

All in all, I have lost about 4 pounds in the past 3 days, YEAH ME! Sooo....what should I expect in the next week???? Anybody??

Hi Ddem,

What was your reaction like after your first 3 fills? Did you also have problems with yogurt after 3 days? It definately doesn't sound good that you vomited, especially since you had stomach acid in your lungs. I would definately call your doctor. The last fill may be too tight. Or, as you said, maybe you tried the yougurt to soon. In either case, better safe than sorry.

Good luck.