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Surgery 8/31/10. 4th fill 1/14/11 and FINALLY have restriction. What do those of you eat that have good restriction? I am having a tough time getting my act together! I know I have to learn to eat slower and chew better, but some foods just do not stay down no matter what!!!! I really want to do this the right way. Doc says I should see the nutritionist again, but I thought I might get some good help here from some of you pros.

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My doctor said I should be able to eat 3 oz of Protein, 1/2 cup of vegies and 1/4 cup of starch (maybe). I should not have to chew my food smaller than a pencil eraser...and I should not have any episodes of sliming or getting stuck. If I do, it's a sign of an overfill.

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Sounds like you may be a tad too tight. If your eating properly (small bites, lots of chewing) and it's still not staying down, I would suggest a slight unfill. I have hesitated when I was too tight for fear of being hungry. Each time I finally gave it and I still had some restriction. Good luck!

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Prior to this fill, I could basically eat like a pig if I did not take control! I was at 9 cc, now I am at 10 cc and can't handle almost every solid. I hope is just an adjustment period and will be able to eat soon. I have lost five pounds this week. Starving and/or puking is not a fun way to lose weight!

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Sounds like you're way too tight. Better to get an unfill of a little bit rather than all of it if you have serious issues.

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I have not reached restriction yet but I have read enough here to know that it is better to get a small unfill than to be too tight. Being too tight can actually lead to a stall or even a weight gain because you will start relying on slider foods which can actually be more calories than you should eat. Not to mention the health problems that can occur from being too tight. Maybe have them take out .25 or .50 cc and you could end up being at your "sweet spot". Good luck.

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I have not experienced being "over filled" but from what I have read here.....it sounds like you need an unfill......my doc supports micro adjustments.....would yours consider removing 0.25 or 0.5 cc and see how that goes? You should be able to eat......

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Prior to this fill, I could basically eat like a pig if I did not take control! I was at 9 cc, now I am at 10 cc and can't handle almost every solid. I hope is just an adjustment period and will be able to eat soon. I have lost five pounds this week. Starving and/or puking is not a fun way to lose weight!

If you're upchucking and starving, sounds like you're not getting enough to eat because your band is too tight...and as long as you are upchucking, it's a good bet your band areas is swollen and this will continue. Eventually, your hunger will drive you to eat sliders and the weight loss will stall or you'll start to gain.

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