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Nope. Im still 3 weeks post op. I havent even moved to mushies yet because I cant get them down. Im still doing liquids. I just feel tight all the time.

You said he removed 1cc from the band.  I assume he put fluid in during surgery???  Do you know how much you have left in there?  I had such major restriction after surgery without any fill.  Maybe he needs to just empty your band and wait for you to heal properly.

Well I had assumed he pulled out any that was put in there and he said maybe it leaked in, maybe I misunderstood him. Anyway after he took that out he said it was completely empty. He pulled out a little over 1 cc and a lot of air.  I really wish I knew what it was. My husband has had no problems and in fact is eating very good. Hes on solids now. I just wish I knew why I cant get anything in. Today I forced a slimfast and got almost the whole can in but i paid the price for an hour or so afterwards with my belly hard as a rock and distended. since then ive had burping and heartburn for hours. I really just dont think this is normal at all. How much pureed were you able to eat after surgery when you got to the pureed point? I can force about 2-3 teaspoons but thats it.

Wow Mel!  At 3 weeks I didn't have to "force" anything!  I was able to eat probably 1/2 to 3/4 cup of food.  All of my swelling was gone by then.  Can your insurance get you into Advanced Radiology or American Radiology???  My insurance won't pay for a UGI at Hopkins, but I can go off campus.  You need to be seen immediately.  This sounds like it's something beyond normal swelling.  What size band do you have?

No this is the best I can do unfortunately because he wants to be able to view the films himself so he wanted them done at the hospital or the imaging place next to the hospital. Im hoping to be able to take them with me and go to his office after but I gotta call tomorrow and see if I can do that. I have no clue what size band but I intend to ask him when I see him again. Im wondering if he chose a band thats too small for me or something. I dont know but like I said Marty has had no problems at all and I just cant catch a break. I really dont think its swelling either this far out.

I had mine done at Advanced Radiology and they gave me copies of the films to take to my doctor to view.  When you do go, remind them that the doc is going to want to see the barium contrast GOING THROUGH THE BAND.  If not, the doc is gonna want you to repeat!  (been there, done that!)  Try to keep yourself hydrated.  Remember, WARM fluids will go down easier than COLD ones will (cold restricts the band, warm makes it looser).  If you can, use a warm heating pad 10 minutes on, 10 minutes off, repeat.  Should help with any swelling.  Whatever the problem is probably IS causing some kind of swelling on top of the real issue.  I wish you well; keep in touch!

Thanks for all the advice. I appreciate having someone to talk to. Ill keep everyone posted after teh UGI

Anytime!  Tia texted me to let me know a bandster needed some help.  I'm not on OH a whole lot anymore (super busy with baby, etc)  but if there is a way for me to help I'm on it!  If you need anything feel free to PM me!!!

p.s. if you have trouble with Slimfast I don't know HOW you are going to get that barium down!  Maybe they can make it super thin for you.

Well I guess ill do the best I can. If i cant get it down then they will have to do something. I dont know. Im starting to get anxiety worrying over it now.