I need relief!

[GoddessNar 0]

Well, Ruby, you were right. They couldn't do a thing for me. They drew blood, gave me some fluids so I wouldn't get dehydrated, and told me I have to wait to see the surgeon at 10:00. Five more hours to go. I hope removing 1 cc will help. I have 4.5 in a 10cc band. I had 3.5, and that's what I need to go back to, I think. Guess it will still be a couple of days before any swelling goes down. I just want to be able to swallow again! And for this damned gurgling to stop!

[Numbrgirl 0]

It is definitely due to being tooooo tight. I have been battling with these disgusting symptoms for the last 3 weeks and very reluctant to go in and have the doctor take out some of the Fluid but I went in today and he took 1 CC out of the 7.5CC's in my band and immediately I found relief. I could actually swallow water!!! No more acid reflux symptoms all day and no more spit bombs - my husband was threatening to buy me a container that the guys that chew tobacco use......can think of the name. I was so reluctant because I thought the restriction would go away on its own but what a nightmare I put myself through!!!! Thank God for this relief!!!!!!

[elcee 3,342]

I think that container might be called a spitoon. Glad it didn't get that far!

[MsFab1988 275]

im glad u went to the ER and got some Fluid thru the IV im assuming...hope time goes by quickly

[GoddessNar 0]

I saw my surgeon today and he took out the 1 cc he put in yesterday. Things were still too tight, probably due to swelling, so I asked him to remove one more cc. Now I have 2.5 in a 10 cc band, whereas I used to have 3.5 I will go back in 9 or 10 days and he will put me back up to 3.5. I just hope I don't gain a bunch of weight in the next 10 days. The next day or two will be liquids only, though, to give my poor stomach time to rest. I had some juice on the way home and am feeling better. No more spitting into a bottle!

[Jessiebell36 0]

I am so glad you are feeling better. I was very worried for you. I have my 1st fill on the 20th. I will keep optimistic. :w00t: Take care of yourself.

[Suzdavis 0]

I'm glad you got that taken care of. I know because I was too tight immediately after surgery.

I know it is a little late but eating ice chips got me through the night until I could get to the Dr to have some removed. Funny thing is I could drink before I left the hospital. Got home and tried to take a vicodine, for pain, and it foamed up and I spit it back. I think that caused un-necessary swelling and that is why I couldn't drink. But the ice chips helped.....