FallsTooFast

I don't know about others but I didn't fall victim to ice cream until long after I got the band and began experiencing weight loss. When I look back to evaluate what I could have done differently.......when you need a fill....get a fill! My weight loss plataued, I wasn't going to the gym anymore, just lost all my Umph, etc... I didnt gain anything back but they were bad habits I dont need! After my fill on the 16th, I haven't even thought about ice cream. :wink2: Now lattes are another story! I will go an extra 30 minutes on the eliptical to keep those in my life, and I must have b/c I cont to loose weight and still enjoyed them while doing so! :thumbup: Good Luck...you've got the right attitude! :thumbup:

Julie- I am temporarily in SF and just got a fill on the 16th. I inquired with your DR but was stunned by the price....I could fly to TJ where I had my first one for that....that's my preference anyway! I looked into Fill Centers in the area and only came up with Gardenview (sp) who doesn't use fluro! I wanted my pouch evaluated so I was checking into other options. The Fill Center recommended I go to Boise, ID to get plugged-in to the Fill Center System and they were having an introductory fill offer: grandfather into entire system, fill & fluro for $168! I found a cheap flight and jumped on it! They ONLY used fluro to find my port and my pouch was never evaluated....no barium since c-arm doesn't move to accomodate the seated position!!! Kind of a let down....just wanted to give you a heads up if she is recommended this option. I would go to TJ EVERYTIME if I was a perm North Cal resident.....its not that far and tickets are cheap. I love TJ and Dr Ortiz's staff!

YES YES YES....I was filled on the 16th and I was having the same feelings. Gas pain like surgery (inside and out) and burping air, but no reflux. I am an RN so I have been racking my brain to understand the anatomy and physiology of this, but nothing makes ABSOLUTE sense? The only burping theory I could come up with is: now that I have restriction I am noticing that I swallow air when I eat and talk more so now than before???? I feel a lot better just knowing my experience is validated by others! :thumbup: This band is a funny thing...mind of HIS own! :Banane34:

I went to a Fill Center yesterday and received my 2nd fill. My first one was in TJ, and I have been without sweet restriction for awhile but have maintained and not gained! Anyway, they recommend 24-48hrs of roomtemperature to warm full liquids....then normal food. I have no problem following these rules but they also endorse a 72 hour un-fill policy at no cost if I am over filled? But you have to call in the 72 hours....how will I know if I need an unfill if I'm on liquids?? Right now I'm worried I may be a weeee tight! I've been drinking broth, tomato soup, strained soups, basically. I'm soooo not hungry, No major pain, but I can tell I've had an adjustment....I burp air, I don't have reflux but after a tsp. of peanut butter I could taste it in the back of my throat_ but not burning ?????? At the center they said, "can you feel the water in your pouch and then feel it pass?" I couldn't, but now with soup I CAN...what will solid food do??? So, should I just be VERY careful until this fill is my sweet spot? After I drop a few pounds I may be perfectly filled, ya know? I'm going to GENTLY SLOWLY try some fish tonight ( always done me right) and see how it goes. Maybe I have just forgotten what diligence restriction requires since its been so long and I'm over-reacting? Just curious what you all think!??

Hang In There! You have to baby your band right now and that is what is best for your future...this is just temporary! I would try to see my band under fluoroscopy with a barium swallow to completely evaluate the band. If everything looks good, I would get a fill and CHEW CHEW CHEW....SLOW DOWN. Don't get anything else stuck! We all have a warning/close call then we remember we have to SLOW DOWN & CHEW! Good Luck! You will start loosing again after you know your band is OK

Why did you schedule the fill? Have you plateaued with your loss? You mentioned that "you weren't hungry".....those are the reasons to get a fill, don't feel like you have to stay on a time - line. My first fill lasted MONTHS! Don't forget to exercise!

YOU NEED A FILL! BUT, if you eat fast and do not chew chew chew and continue to eat past the band(liquids with food?); you will put yourself at risk to damage your band. :smile: It happens. To answer your question, it is much easier not to "eat the whole thing" when you're restricted. :mad2: When are you eligible for a fill? How much is in your band?

I'm a little late to join this month, but this is exactly what I need! I ALWAYS feel sooooo much better when I'm working out, but I slip out of my routine so quickly........AAAAAAAAHHHHHHH! :) In fact today I have been going back and forth but after checking in, I am going to the gym :crying: ........ well...... as soon as it opens! :ohmy: I'll stay in touch! Thanks Again!

How big is your band? Whats your BMI? What do you eat in a day? Whenever you aren't loosing go back to the basics: #1 FILL #2 MEASURE food #3 FOOD DIARY/COUNT CALORIES #4 HIT THE GYM!!! If this doesn't get the scale moving then repeat! In the beginning, before my first fill I struggled with head hunger vs satisfied vs stuffed. Once I got restriction it was easier to control the head hunger and I started dropping weight. But the band is a tool not a quick fix....stay patient, keep doing your part and you WILL loose! :crying: PS: How did your second fill go?

Hey Sue- I couldn't tell where you are at with fills, but I too am in a slump and have a fill scheduled for 8/16. If you are working out 1-2 hours a day, then what are you eating? It took me some time at the same weight before I took it back to basics: #1 FILL #2 MEASURE FOOD #3 COUNT CALORIES #4 GYM THEN....if I don't loose I will go back to #1

Jachut took the words out of my mouth! It is inevitable!! Sorry to scare you but its the truth. Also, the band has a mind of its own. One day_ something works fine and the next day_ up it comes??? However, I do think this happens down the road (if everything is ok) You will get a fill, find your sweet spot, and when you are not paying attention you will have your first experience I have gotten very creative when out in public and trying to "look normal" by using my napkin, blaming it on indigestion etc... But sometimes I have to excuse myself and go to the restroom...just in case! To answer one of your questions...sometimes it comes without warning (maybe happened twice in 1 year) so you could be anywhere! Although, it is like nothing you have ever experienced. It isn't pleasant but it isn't/wasn't for me like the way you think of throwing up......its throwing up, just different! :confused2: Remember....CHEW CHEW CHEW....SLOOOOOOOW DOOOOOWWWWN :crying: