Fill questions - help?

[phlphan 0]

1. On a daily basis, I can go from having like zero restriction to the next day having too much restriction, is that normal? For instance, I hadn't lost in about three weeks and got to the point where I really could eat anything, and much more than the 4oz so I made a fill appt., but then this week, I have been very tight.... I feel stupid going in tomorrow for a fill, when right now, I have restriction - but for the past three weeks I've had zero.

2. Last fill I had, the doctor had trouble putting Fluid in... anyone else experienced that?

3. I felt lightheaded (don't laugh) last time holding the needle and havin him poke and prod and move it around to find the right spot... Should I let him know prior this time?

[~Michelle~ 0]

My Dr had a hard time finding the port also. He said after some of the scar tissue goes down it should get easier.

[FailureIsntAnOption 0]

I get my fills under fluoroscopy and they get it on the first try. Fluroscopy also lets them view the band and the barium passing through so they can tell if there are any problems.

[hope4newlife 0]

1 year out -- 9.1 in my 10cc band -- I am curious if anyone has had their band come unlatched? I don't seem to get any restriction like everyone else. I go for an upper gi tomorrow and am worried. i don't have problems eating anything breads, meats, whatever...

[PinePal 9]

I too am curious about the changing restriction. I have been too tight since my first fill (odd I know), but some days I can eat some things and somedays I can't eat the same thing I did the day before. It is very frustrating and I am afraid I will hurt my band with all this PBing. I have an appointment to see my surgeon, but not till September 2. Any advice would be appreciated. =)

[laurenm 0]

I also have different levels of restriction depending on the day... but usually for only about a week after my fill. My NP said that it's the saline "settling" into the band, and my stomach getting used to the restriction. She said that it could take up to 2 weeks for everything to settle down and be normal after a fill.

If you're experiencing problems outside of this timeframe, I would certainly go see your doctor to talk about it.

Phlphan -- I would keep your appointment, even if you don't get a fill, just so you can air your concerns, and see what they say.

Best of luck to you all!