first fill to tight

marmar · October 13, 2009

well i had my 1st fill today and boy did that kinda suck. I have a 14 cc band and it came with 4ccs in it. Well today .Im 4 weeks postop.The doc put 3ccs more.I couldnt drink the water.It layed in my chest. so he took out 1cc and I could get Water down. Does this seem like alot the first time? I am still pukey feeling and was wondering if that feeling will go away? I couldnt imagine eating food right now.Am I too tight? will it settle a little

kiz · October 13, 2009

That does sound pretty aggressive since you already had 4 cc in your band, but percentage wise you're almost at the same spot I was with my first fill with a 9 cc band (mine was 4.5 cc at 6 weeks).

Are you supposed to stay on liquids for two days, then soft foods for two days, followed by solids foods? Your doctor may have told you to stay on liquids longer, while some doctors tell their patients to eat as they feel comfortable.

Given the way you feel, I would definitely stay on liquids for at least a couple of days (or longer if that's your doctor's orders) to give the swelling a chance to settle down. Don't move to soft foods if you're having trouble with liquids. If you can't get liquids down, call your doctor for a slight unfill.

If after a week, you feel like you can't move on to soft foods, call your doctor. By the end of the second week, you should be able to eat solid foods comfortably, but slower and smaller bites than you did in the past. You shouldn't be routinely pb'ing.

It takes some people a couple of weeks for their swelling to subside, but the minute you can't get liquids down, it's important to call your doctor because you can become dehydrated.

marmar · October 13, 2009

Thanks a million and yes Im on liquids for 2 days then mushys for another 2. I am getting liquids down fine Im just a little pukey feeling. I am scared to death about taking all my pills:(

kiz · October 13, 2009

I hope your stomach is feeling better soon. I'm really glad to hear that you're getting liquids down fine though. I know a lot of banders have said they take pills with no problems, but I understand why you'd be a little hesitant since you're not exactly feeling the greatest.