frustrated

[Lady Crimzon 0]

Banded Nov 30th 2009, first fill Jan 11th (2cc's), 2nd fill Feb 11th (1 cc). I find myself PBing ALOT... I am to the point now where I am totally frustrated and afraid to eat anything! Some days I can eat fine, and like yesterday, nothing stays down. I drank broth last night and was okay. liquids are ok most of the time. But especially first thing in the am, (have to take meds) I feel like someone just shoved a hot sword through my chest.

My doctor isnt very talkative nor is he informative. I have asked questions and he replies "have you checked out Lap band .com?" Well yeah I have ... anyway... I have another appointment March 11th and thought about canceling it BUT should I go have some Fluid removed? I have a 14cc band...

This makes it extremely hard to do anything! I measure everything and try to eat slow..but havent been really "waiting" 1 or 2 minutes between bites. Try this first or see about removing some? I just know I am restricted now, and dont want to go back to not being restricted at all...PLEASE HELP

[DebC 0]

I was the same way, but my dr. is very communicative, but I had lost my job and couldn't afford to go all the time...anyway, yes keep your appt. get about 2 cc's removed and you should be fine, PBin is NOT good you could cause your band to slip. Some days I was fine, others I would end up over the sink at every meal, I got to the point where I just didn't want to do it anymore. Then I found out that there is new research done on the band. When the food passes thru it goes back up again, then down, it does this about 3 times, stimulating the nerves, so it is extremely important to allow at least 1 1/2 to 2 min. between bites (I know this is hard), but it does work and MEASURE YOUR FOOD no more that 3/4 to 1 cup or 4-6 oz. of TOTAL food, if you eat slow and allow the time between bites, you will get full and you won't PB. If your dr. is not helping, is there another you can go to? They should be there for you for after care! Let me know how you do. Good luck