Oh so tight

KarenG. · 11-17-2007, 08:15 AM

I had my third fill yesterday with fluoroscopy. MY doctor told me I was really tight and that it was up to me - he could take some out or I could try it like this. I opted to try it tighter. I was able to get down some soup last night, milk and fat free ice cream but I started getting the most agrresive hiccups I had ever had at one point and this was after taking too big a sip of crystal light. Is it going to get better? I am on liquids then mushies for a few more days but am feeling kind of scared by the hiccups. Is that my soft stop? Didn't seem so soft to me!

BlooEyez · 11-17-2007, 10:55 AM

My last fill was too tight as well ... like you I got aggressive hiccups but then I seemed to get tighter to the point to where I couldn't even get water down and oh the pain!! I went back 5 days later for an unfill. It isn't good to keep too tight of a fill because it can cause slips & erosion ... be careful!

KarenG. · 11-17-2007, 12:21 PM

It seems a little better this afternoon. I am going to wait and see if it loosens up when the swelling goes down.

**coltonwade** · 11-17-2007, 12:37 PM

I just went through this myself.
Only i didnt have problems early on like it seems you have. I didnt have problems until i got to solids. I couldnt keep solids down.
So be very careful . Dont keep it to tight too long to try to ride it out .
If your doc thought you were too tight in the beginning you probably were ?
Thats just my input. Its not fun to keep it tight

Let us know how your doing .
Mindy

KarenG. · 11-17-2007, 12:44 PM

he didn't think it was too tight - only tight. He thought I would be fine after a few days of liquids but I think I have gotten swollen since then.

losingjusme · 11-17-2007, 05:23 PM

hi Karen,
everyone is different, but i tend to get tighter as the fill 'settles in' a few weeks later.

be careful. if you PB, try liquids for a day or so.

if you feel too tight, please get a slight unfill.

KarenG. · 11-17-2007, 05:40 PM

Thanks Losin - I haven't had the hiccup thing today. THat totally freaked me out last night. I really think it is better. I have no appetite but have been fine with the liquids all day. Probably, knowing my luck, I will have problems on thanksgiving day when my surgeon is away somewhere!

**coltonwade** · 11-17-2007, 06:33 PM

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Originally Posted by KarenG.

he didn't think it was too tight - only tight. He thought I would be fine after a few days of liquids but I think I have gotten swollen since then.

aww sorry i read it wrong. My only advice is if it gets to the point where you think your too tight you probably are. I waited and waited , probably too long try to wait it out .
Now i think i need a fill again LOL But want to wait until after the holidays.
Sounds like your doing better which is good
Good luck
Mindy

**coltonwade** · 11-17-2007, 06:35 PM

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Originally Posted by KarenG.

Thanks Losin - I haven't had the hiccup thing today. THat totally freaked me out last night. I really think it is better. I have no appetite but have been fine with the liquids all day. Probably, knowing my luck, I will have problems on thanksgiving day when my surgeon is away somewhere!

will you be up to solids by thanksgiving day ?
If so stick to soft, moist things until your sure.
If you think about it though most "traditional" thanksgiving meals are pretty soft foods , probably why they are so bad for us LOL
Mindy

losingjusme · 11-17-2007, 06:42 PM

mmmm... love the 'soft' foods of turkey day.

stuffing with sweet potatoes (smothered in butter and brown sugar) on top. dont forget to mix in the cranberries. OMG ... drooooool

KarenG. · 11-17-2007, 06:48 PM

My usual advice from the doctor is 2 days liquids, 2 days mushies following a fill. His advice this time was since it was on the tight end to proceed with caution and if it felt too tight to stay on liquids for a few more days. I am going to try some pureed foods tomorrow and see where that gets me. I love sweet potatoes! I could just have that and be perfectly happy. Also, I am making a squash gratin dish which is quite mushy as well.

insubordination · 11-17-2007, 06:51 PM

See I tend to get a tad looser after a few days and then moreso over the next week or two. Start with mushies and then try solids after a few days. If it won't work, then you'll need some out. So long as you can still drink liquids, you're not in danger yet.

KarenG. · 11-18-2007, 10:04 AM

I just successfully ate about 1/2 cup of egg salad for breakfast so I think I am doing fine. Thanks so much for all of your support and advice! I panicked a little the first day!

**coltonwade** · 11-18-2007, 10:31 AM

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Originally Posted by KarenG.

I just successfully ate about 1/2 cup of egg salad for breakfast so I think I am doing fine. Thanks so much for all of your support and advice! I panicked a little the first day!

it does sound like your doing well . however, still be careful. I was fine until I got to solids. so dont forget the rules especially the first few days of solids.

HTH
Mindy

KYteacher · 11-18-2007, 11:36 AM

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Originally Posted by KarenG.

I had my third fill yesterday with fluoroscopy. MY doctor told me I was really tight and that it was up to me - he could take some out or I could try it like this. I opted to try it tighter. I was able to get down some soup last night, milk and fat free ice cream but I started getting the most agrresive hiccups I had ever had at one point and this was after taking too big a sip of crystal light. Is it going to get better? I am on liquids then mushies for a few more days but am feeling kind of scared by the hiccups. Is that my soft stop? Didn't seem so soft to me!

Sometimes I get "aggressive hiccups," too. Why is that? What causes them?