Too Tight?!?!?!?!?

Good afternoon all. I have been banded since  March 2009 and doing pretty well I think. However, when I get a fill I always feel awful. Its like nothing will go down including liquids. When I go to get a fill I will drink water after as they suggesst to ensure it is ok but then the next day or so I still feel bad which is the reason I have only hand maybe four fills. Well, I got a fill on Tuesday February 2 and am still having difficulty getting anything down and keeping it down. Does anyone have this problem and any suggestions for me?

 I was also banded in March 09.  I've had 3 fills, the first of which I had no problems with.  The second one, I had the same issues you have had and it happened the second day after the fill.  I'd take even a sip of water and within a few minutes would be in pain and have to help it come back up.  I ended up in the ER and had everything taken out.  The next fill I had was just under the amount he'd put in previously and I've stayed there since.  I also have acid reflux and I don't know how much this contributes to the problem.  Have you discussed this with your surgeon?  I'd be very interested in hearing what he/she says about it.

Aloha,  Barb

If it does not feel right call your doc. hun. Don't let this go on too long.
Altheia

It definitely sounds like you are too tight. You should be able to eat "normally" after 24 hours. Actually after all my fills, I could eat with no issue. I would definitely call your bariatric center and describe this issue. I am sure they will have you come in. Often they use a fluoroscope to see the restriction. The band is not a tool to punish you for eating. It is a tool to remind you to eat less and help satisfy yourself with less food. I have never had this issue myself. I can't quite remember how many fills I have. I think about 6 fill and I am 8.2cc in a 14cc Lapband.  Good luck and let us know how you are doing. -- Tom