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Hey everyone,
I received my first fill last week. All week long I could not keep solids down and I kept "sliming" all week. So I went to my dr. and he said that I was "overfilled". So I went back to the hospital and some fluid was removed from my band. So I am only filled one cc now. I am nervous that I won't lose weight with the fill adjustment. However, I still can't have solids without feeling some pain. Is this normal? Any input would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks

Did you immediately start on solids after the unfill? Most surgeons have you stay on full liquids for a period of time after a fill or unfill due to the swelling caused by the fill. Try chewing really, really well and then pause before taking the next bite. I find that if I do that it is much better. If you get that stuck golfball pain, stop eating right away and just sit there and wait for it to go down before taking another bite. I also find that rotating the bites of food helps, too....such as, a bite of chicken, followed by a bite of the veggie, etc.....not just bites of chicken all in a row. Plus I always keep a tad of sauce on my plate for dipping the bites of chicken into so that it is moist. Diet salad dressing works for me and I also like the low cal BBQ sauce.

Hope this helps.