Honey, I've never been real tight, and able to eat anything! Well, with the exception, of apple skins, and white bread. Since maintaining, my fill still is holding great! It's been about, well, way ovr a year, since I had a fill. my fills have always lasted a long time, though! Wow, sorry, hon, I can't help you with that. Took several of my fills, over 3 weeks to kick in. Let us know what your Dr. says, hon!