Jump to content
×
Are you looking for the BariatricPal Store? Go now!

Recommended Posts

Hi everyone, I had my lapband surgery on Nov 8, 2010, Ive lost 30 pounds, I am 47 5'3 and was 269 now I am 238, I am enjoying my journey, Question?? has anyone needed more than one fill I had my first fill 2 weeks ago, 4cc's and nothing.. no restriction at all. Still hungry, eating more than 4-6 ounces as suggested.. Little frustrated I am not feeling anything.. Anyone else out there like me??

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

I had my surgery 4-13-10....same thing...and I had the same question. The advice I received was take this time to eat slow....chew chew and chew some more...... Try to start with your Protein and stop eating when you are no longer hungry. The hardest part for me then and now is still the eating slow enough. I do faily OK when at home...when I go out with friends I try to eat as fast as I talk.....OUCH! I have lost 81 lbs since my sugery.....just take this time to learn the rules and how to use your band....it is worth it!!!

Stagegirl

Hi everyone, I had my lapband surgery on Nov 8, 2010, Ive lost 30 pounds, I am 47 5'3 and was 269 now I am 238, I am enjoying my journey, Question?? has anyone needed more than one fill I had my first fill 2 weeks ago, 4cc's and nothing.. no restriction at all. Still hungry, eating more than 4-6 ounces as suggested.. Little frustrated I am not feeling anything.. Anyone else out there like me??

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Hi everyone, I had my lapband surgery on Nov 8, 2010, Ive lost 30 pounds, I am 47 5'3 and was 269 now I am 238, I am enjoying my journey, Question?? has anyone needed more than one fill I had my first fill 2 weeks ago, 4cc's and nothing.. no restriction at all. Still hungry, eating more than 4-6 ounces as suggested.. Little frustrated I am not feeling anything.. Anyone else out there like me??

Hi there

Congrats!!! you're off to a great start!!! now listen, this isnt magic, so dont expect an overnight miracle....this is a tool, and it will work for you, if you use it and respect it. I have had many fills (and a brief unfill) and heres the quick answer.....Everyone is different. Everyone will get to that spot where they are at perfect restricition at different times....for some, it may only take 1 fill, for others, it could take 5 fills.....

stay in touch with your dr. if you're still not at restriction, and hungry, call back. ask for another fill. just go slow with it...trust me, you do NOT want to get too tight......I am at about 8ccs and I think I will stay here for a while...

the band changes as your body does...things like colds, your cycle, allergies, even weight loss will affect the band. so you will be dealing with this in some form for the rest of your life...just dont wait too long for visits....and if you think you're too tight, yeah, you prolly are...

hang in there!

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Hi everyone, I had my lapband surgery on Nov 8, 2010, Ive lost 30 pounds, I am 47 5'3 and was 269 now I am 238, I am enjoying my journey, Question?? has anyone needed more than one fill I had my first fill 2 weeks ago, 4cc's and nothing.. no restriction at all. Still hungry, eating more than 4-6 ounces as suggested.. Little frustrated I am not feeling anything.. Anyone else out there like me??

Hi there

Congrats!!! you're off to a great start!!! now listen, this isnt magic, so dont expect an overnight miracle....this is a tool, and it will work for you, if you use it and respect it. I have had many fills (and a brief unfill) and heres the quick answer.....Everyone is different. Everyone will get to that spot where they are at perfect restricition at different times....for some, it may only take 1 fill, for others, it could take 5 fills.....

stay in touch with your dr. if you're still not at restriction, and hungry, call back. ask for another fill. just go slow with it...trust me, you do NOT want to get too tight......I am at about 8ccs and I think I will stay here for a while...

the band changes as your body does...things like colds, your cycle, allergies, even weight loss will affect the band. so you will be dealing with this in some form for the rest of your life...just dont wait too long for visits....and if you think you're too tight, yeah, you prolly are...

hang in there!

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now

  • Trending Products

  • Trending Topics

  • Recent Status Updates

    • rinabobina

      I would like to know what questions you wish you had asked prior to your duodenal switch surgery?
      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
    • cryoder22

      Day 1 of pre-op liquid diet (3 weeks) and I'm having a hard time already. I feel hungry and just want to eat. I got the protein and supplements recommend by my program and having a hard time getting 1 down. My doctor / nutritionist has me on the following:
      1 protein shake (bariatric advantage chocolate) with 8 oz of fat free milk 1 snack = 1 unjury protein shake (root beer) 1 protein shake (bariatric advantage orange cream) 1 snack = 1 unjury protein bar 1 protein shake (bariatric advantace orange cream or chocolate) 1 snack = 1 unjury protein soup (chicken) 3 servings of sugar free jello and popsicles throughout the day. 64 oz of water (I have flavor packets). Hot tea and coffee with splenda has been approved as well. Does anyone recommend anything for the next 3 weeks?
      · 1 reply
      1. NickelChip

        All I can tell you is that for me, it got easier after the first week. The hunger pains got less intense and I kind of got used to it and gave up torturing myself by thinking about food. But if you can, get anything tempting out of the house and avoid being around people who are eating. I sent my kids to my parents' house for two weeks so I wouldn't have to prepare meals I couldn't eat. After surgery, the hunger was totally gone.

    • buildabetteranna

      I have my final approval from my insurance, only thing holding up things is one last x-ray needed, which I have scheduled for the fourth of next month, which is my birthday.

      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
    • BetterLeah

      Woohoo! I have 7 more days till surgery, So far I am already down a total of 20lbs since I started this journey. 
      · 1 reply
      1. NeonRaven8919

        Well done! I'm 9 days away from surgery! Keep us updated!

    • Ladiva04

      Hello,
      I had my surgery on the 25th of June of this year. Starting off at 117 kilos.😒
      · 1 reply
      1. NeonRaven8919

        Congrats on the surgery!

  • Recent Topics

  • Hot Products

  • Sign Up For
    Our Newsletter

    Follow us for the latest news
    and special product offers!
  • Together, we have lost...
      lbs

    PatchAid Vitamin Patches

    ×