Adjusting the Adjustment

Well, my adjustment on Monday was not so great.  I couldn't keep liquids down at all.  Every time I would try to take a sip it hurt like a big air bubble and a few minutes later would come right back up.  So, I called yesterday morning and they had me come right in and have .5 cc taken back out.  I am really bummed to have had to have anything removed, but I am SO happy I can drink again!  I had lost 5 pounds since Monday.  The nurse reminded me that this was due to dehydration and not actual weight loss, so not to be discouraged when that 5 pounds comes right back.  When they took the .5 cc out, the nurse said that this could mean that I'm getting close to my "sweet spot" where the band is tight enough.  BUT, she said it doesn't mean I won't be able to have anymore fills.  My body just did not tolerate a full cc this time and from now on they will only put in .5 at a time.  Feeling much better today!  Coffee tastes great this morning! :)

3 Months Post-Op

Well, it seems like a long time since I have given any updates.  As of right now I have lost 45 pounds.  The last month has been too easy eating and a very little weight loss.  I have been able to eat pretty "normal" meals and I guess I was enjoying that a little too much.  So, yesterday I went for my second band adjustment.  I have a 10cc band that is now filled with 4cc's of saline fluid.  Boy, is there huge difference!  It's 12:47 in the afternoon right now and I can hardly even drink.  I have been working on the same cup of coffee since 8:30 this morning.  I know that seems a little too tight, but I also know there is swelling after an adjustment.  The nurse told me to only drink liquids last night and to progress to mushy food today.  Well, I can pretty much guarantee there will be no mushy food for me today.  It's a struggle just trying to get a little liquid down.  Every sip feels like I have swallowed a massive air bubble.  I'm just going to try to wait it out.  After being on such a plateau for so long, I really want the weight loss to start again.  I would sure hate to have any fluid taken out of the band at this point, but if I'm still having this much trouble in a couple of days, I'm going to call the doctor.  Hopefully this is just swelling and I will feel better as soon as it goes down a bit.