Fluid removal

[mom on new journey 0]

Wondering if anyone has lost controll of eating when they have had Fluid removal? :thumbup: I had a little over 2cc removed last week. I had a fill last month and it was too tight, went back a couple of days and had some removed. Still to tight and went back and had more. Then had to go back and they took out 2cc at that visit. I have been eating everything I was not able to eat. Chesseburgers, chips, candy, tacos basically everything in sight. :eek:I feel I have lost controll and am finding it hard to get back on track. I don't have a sense of fullness at this time. I have lost over 80 pounds. I am scared that I am going to start and gain weight back. I have my next appt on 11/18. :mellow:They said they will put back 1cc at that time. :huh2:I think that will put me at 6cc's . Please let me know that I am not the only one that has fallen off the wagon and what you did to get back on track.

Thanks :smile:

[Noturningback15 45]

i know you were asking the questions but I have a question for you. Sorry! How did you know if you were too tight? I got a fill 6wks ago and I was doing great and now I can barely eat without getting a slimy build up in my throat. I have been drinking liquids mostly for two days and eating mushys. Is that a sign something is stuck or did my band get tighter?

[WrenBird 11]

I'm also curious about this.

I've got to get some of my saline removed soon.

[mom on new journey 0]

Speaking for my self only... These are the symptoms I had.

1.I was not able to eat any sort of solid food, no matter how small the bite was or how well I chewed it. I was only able to get a couple of bites down and then I would have the build up of saliva and have to go and visit the bathroom.

2. Once I vomitted I was not able to even drink Water unless hours went by and if I drank to fast I had to visit the bathroom.

3. I was only able to get maybe 20 ounces of H2O a day and that is not good.

4. When I sent to see my doctor she said my band was so irritated that she took out a little more so the swelling and irritation could go down.

5. I was only able to eat ice cream and other slidder foods.

6. My doc said that in the red zone for the lap and realize band you have no weight loss because you turn to comfort foods and you don't have any weight loss and poss weight gain.

7. She has be taking a prilosec for 30days to help heal any irritation that was done.

8. I honestly was vomitting anytime I ate or drank something.

9. Often times when I went for a removal I was bummed that they had to take out Fluid but, this time I did not care. I was just very missrable.

I hope this does help you guys. And remember I am speaking for my self and not for others.

[honk 780]

Mom on a journey it sounds like you are mentally saying "I'm free, I'm free. What can I eat!" I think you need to come up with a old school diet to hold you over until you get a fill. Did'nt you need to do that after your surgery but before your first fill? Get a food scale and weigh your Protein and if neccesary measure out your veggies as well. I don't want to come across as a witch but if you eat with abandon you will gain weight. That's a fact.

[mom on new journey 0]

Thank you for your suggestion sound like a good idea to hold me over until then. And yes I think I am mentally saying "I'm free, I'm free". Thanks once again!!

[Noturningback15 45]

Speaking for my self only... These are the symptoms I had.

1.I was not able to eat any sort of solid food, no matter how small the bite was or how well I chewed it. I was only able to get a couple of bites down and then I would have the build up of saliva and have to go and visit the bathroom.

2. Once I vomitted I was not able to even drink Water unless hours went by and if I drank to fast I had to visit the bathroom.

3. I was only able to get maybe 20 ounces of H2O a day and that is not good.

4. When I sent to see my doctor she said my band was so irritated that she took out a little more so the swelling and irritation could go down.

5. I was only able to eat ice cream and other slidder foods.

6. My doc said that in the red zone for the lap and realize band you have no weight loss because you turn to comfort foods and you don't have any weight loss and poss weight gain.

7. She has be taking a prilosec for 30days to help heal any irritation that was done.

8. I honestly was vomitting anytime I ate or drank something.

9. Often times when I went for a removal I was bummed that they had to take out Fluid but, this time I did not care. I was just very missrable.

I hope this does help you guys. And remember I am speaking for my self and not for others.

Okay, thanks for the info this was very helpful! No, I am not throwing up and can drink Water with no problem. Maybe I am just feeling restriction and I haven't ever felt it like this before? I go for a fill on Thursday and I will have them check things out to be sure. Thanks!

[vlp1968 83]

mom- Hang in there! It will get better. It is a frustrating process getting to your "sweet spot". Until your fill I would concentrate on eating the right things (low fat, low carb, high protien). Your portions may be bigger than they will be when you get restriction but it should keep your weight from spiraling out of control. Also, start working out if your not already. If you are, maybe you can bump it up to compensate for the food. Good luck! Keep us posted on how your doing.

[Princess_Gottalose 1]

Wondering if anyone has lost controll of eating when they have had Fluid removal? :thumbup: I had a little over 2cc removed last week. I had a fill last month and it was too tight, went back a couple of days and had some removed. Still to tight and went back and had more. Then had to go back and they took out 2cc at that visit. I have been eating everything I was not able to eat. Chesseburgers, chips, candy, tacos basically everything in sight. :eek:I feel I have lost controll and am finding it hard to get back on track. I don't have a sense of fullness at this time. I have lost over 80 pounds. I am scared that I am going to start and gain weight back. I have my next appt on 11/18. :mellow:They said they will put back 1cc at that time. :huh2:I think that will put me at 6cc's . Please let me know that I am not the only one that has fallen off the wagon and what you did to get back on track.

Thanks :smile:

I had my second fill this Thursday will be 2 weeks ago. I had to go a few days after and have 1/2 cc removed. I am going through the same thing! i feel as if i am eatting everything and have fell off the wagon! You are not alone.. the good thing is that we have realized it and pointed it out and now im starting to get back on track! Good luck Keep us posted. Thank goodness I am not alone!!!