any type of drinking

[fatbutnot4eva]

Up to today I hav had no trouble drinking anything big gulps sips mouthfuls etc... I had my 4th fill this morning and I cant seem to drink properly is thsi normal ?
sorry getting pannicky now its getting later in teh day
x
Helen

 

[hopelesscase]

im sure a experianced bander will be along soon but try drinking through a straw and also different temp fluids!!! if you find yr still struggling maybe yr fill is that little bit too much and you need to get in tough with yr provider

 

[fatbutnot4eva]

thanks will try the staw x

 

[j.u.s.t.l.i.z.]

Hi Helen, if you are struggling with water then food will be impossible, if the waters backing up and making you sick then the band maybe a little too tight, stay calm and just take little sips as not to get dehydrated, if theres no improvement by tomorrow please contact your providor regarding a slight de fill x

 

[Neen]

I agree with Liz. You only had the fill this morning. Might be easier tomorrow. If not see above x

 

[fatbutnot4eva]

thanks xxxxxxxx

 

[cazbandy]

Hi there

I think you need to go back and get them to defill slightly.

My surgeon won't let you out the building unless you can drink both hot and cold liquids normally and if you have any trouble after you have left you have to go straight back.

Do not leave this till tomorrow if you cannot drink anything much at all.

I hope you get sorted either way.

 

[LBD]

It does sound a little bit tight. I have to drink several cups of water each time I have a fill and I am not allowed to leave until they have gone down ok and not backed up.

See how things are in the morning but don't leave it too long if it's still tight.

 

[jaffa_cake]

Hi, dont be drinking through a straw like someone suggested, we aren't suppose to do this as banders, we suck air through the straw which in turn fills our tummys with air!!!

Just take tiny sips of tea or juice etc, if this doesn't work try sucking an ice lolly to make sure you stay hydrated, if you are not better in the morning ring your provider and arrange a slight defill asap. Try not to stress yourself out as this will make your band tighter.

Good luck x

 

[BandyEmm]

Hope it has eased up now x

 

[j.u.s.t.l.i.z.]

2 much conflicting advice here, you will be ok till at least in the morning stay calm as i said dont panick tiny sips no gulping, let me know how you are in the morning please x

 

[j.u.s.t.l.i.z.]

Goodmorning Helen hows things today ?

 

[fatbutnot4eva]

hi
well i went to bed at 9 as i was just getting to stressed and was shattered.
got up and phoned hope hospital who said he woudl phone me back which he did he suggested tiny sips throughout the day and if i could drink 1 pint in 4 hours then i should be OK. He did give me the option to go and have 1ml taken out but said that the area can swell when it is deflated all the way and then re-flated so if i can drink at least 2 pints before bedtime them see what tomorrow brings.
Thanks very much for your advice it is so easy to get stressed xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

 

[Neen]

I'm glad you called your team...we can all mean well and offer our version of what we're told but it's ALWAYS best to get the facts immediately from the team who know you and your body and who did your op. Always call the experts first x
Hugs x

 

[gillabean]

So how has it been today? Have you been able to sip, as the team suggested?

 

[fatbutnot4eva]

hi
yes sipped ok and even managed some chicken soup for supper

bit confused what to do though just spoke to senios registrar or something like that who said its up to me what to do
go in and have 1ml taken out or
stick with it and progress tomorrow to sloppies for 3 days
i just cant see how not being ablt to drink day 1 then only sip day 2 and still today can lead to eating pretty normal in 3 days.
He also goes away today for a week so its make my mind up i have till 5pm to get to hospital if i want it taken out buthave no childcare untill 4.30pm so it woudl be a mad dash.
what woudl you do - wait for 2 weeks today defill if things are no better
or go and have 1ml taken out to be safer than sorry

on teh plus side i have lost 2 more pound x

 

[Twiggie]

The most important thing is to keep yourself hydrated. If you're managing to get enough fluids in then you should be ok even if you do have to go back to liquids & sloppy food for a week or so. Do you feel confident enough to wait the two weeks or are you likely worry and panic?

I don't have any experience with banding though so may be better to ask someone who has

 

[LBD]

As long as I was able to get enough fluids in without any problems then I would probably hang it out. You will need to take it really slowly and probably stay on fluids for another day or so before you start thinking about sloppies. Lack of food won't hurt but lack of fluid will so that's the most important thing to take into account.

 

[fatbutnot4eva]

I went and had 1ml taken out, I tried a glass of milk as told to and up it came so not just have a 0.5ml fill so now have 8ml in my band will see how that goes but just got home and have had 2 pint of nas already just hope that I have not jumped the gun and should have waited.
hope i dont look stupid and need another fill soon
thanks for you support xxx

 

[j.u.s.t.l.i.z.]

I went and had 1ml taken out, I tried a glass of milk as told to and up it came so not just have a 0.5ml fill so now have 8ml in my band will see how that goes but just got home and have had 2 pint of nas already just hope that I have not jumped the gun and should have waited.
hope i dont look stupid and need another fill soon
thanks for you support xxx

Helen its not about looking stupid, they understand that the band just needs fine tuning and this is whats happening here its finding your correct fill level to achieve the sweet spot, if you need another fill they would understand x