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overfill pouch stretched

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kathy111

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I didn't really mean to create a blog just to post. I have been banded since August 2009 and have had a lot of trouble since near the start, it always seemed to be hard to do a fill as I was sensitive and a small fill would result in pain and taking some out again and being hungry again so it's been very up and down and never arrived at a comfortable place where I could just lose weight without drama. Today I saw a new doctor who said you have most likely been over filled for ages and the pouch has stretched and that's why you feel hungry. It was a light bulb moment like why did no one ever say that before, they just kept adding more then taking some out. This doctor said it looks like I skipped past the right spot and have been overfilled ever since, feeling miserable like a failure because I either couldn't eat anything or i ate ice cream just to eat something. I have been told, you aren't having enough water, not chewing enough and I know I did it right. Today I had 2 mls taken out and will wait 6 weeks for things to settle doctor said I might have to fight the hunger and weight gain but have to go back a few steps. Anyone else had these issues, would love to hear from you. This is a bit of a rant but been so frustrating and now I hope this is the answer

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I wish you the best. I just haven't been losing the weight like I feel I should. I have lost a total of 21 lbs., most of which was lost on the liquid diet before surgery. I went for my 3rd fill today and got 1 full cc added, totallying 3.5cc. I really hope this restricts me more. I was hungry way too much; however, lost 3 lbs. in one month. Although I am happy of the 3 lb. weight loss, it needs to me more. I have been seeing on these blogs that people are losing so much weight so quickly and I have been doing all of the right things and I am hardly losing anything at all. It really is discouraging and I dont want to give up. I have to keep going. It truly sounds like you have been put through the ringer though. However, it also sounds like you are going to be taken care of "finally" the proper way. Which means you are on the road to recovery and a better life. I wish you the best!

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I am just like you. I either have not restriction and hunger or can't get a thing down. It's been this way the whole time. If they add even a micro cc I'm so tight that I'll slime on yogurt. If I don't add that micro cc I am exactly as I was prior to banding.

I have had no luck. I'm down 48 pounds 6 months out and I truly believe I've done it completely on my own work. The band haunts me!

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thanks guys it's so frustrating good to know I am not the only one have drama if you know what I mean. best wishes to you as well

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