To fill or not to fill

[JinTx 19]

Ugh. I am so frustrated. Banded 9/22. Starting weight 230. Today 189. I got down to 186 but the darn scale is going into the opposite direction!

I have not had a fill. Last month I lost 10 pounds and declined a fill. I go back in dec 5th and if this continues i know dr will want to give me a fill. I dont know if i need one though. Honestly, i havent been making the best food choices -- too many carbs, ritz crackers, chips. A fill is not gonna fix this. I can still only eat a small amount 1/2 c. But i have gotten lax about measuring and 1/2 c will keep me full for 4-5 hours.

I am just totally frustrated yet i feel like im not giving it 100%. Maybe 90. So far this has been easy. Honestly. But this month (nov) has been though.

Thanks for letting me vent.

[karewpah 173]

It sounds like you're struggling and many of us go through this. The foods yu mention are actually considered slider foods which "could" be an indication that you are too tight.

Are you eating chips and crackers because they are easier to eat, or because you prefer them?

Try doing the 5 day pouch test...not to test your pouch, rather to put your head back in the bandster mindset.

You've had great losses so far...don't stop yourself short now. You CAN do this!

[vlp1968 83]

Doesn't sound like you need a fill. You are staying full for 4-5 hours on a 1/2c food- that sounds perfect. I think you are right about the carbs- I would cut out the crackers et.. I bet you will see that scale move. You can do it!

[ShirleyJean 0]

Hi ,I just got banded on the 9th. I have 2 questions. Do you have any restriction before your first fill? and what is the 5 day pouch test?

[Clioamuse 4]

I'm with Shirley Jean - I am confused just a bit. I was banded on the 8th Nov. My first fill is scheduled for 12/27 and would like to know what I should or could be doing until then food/diet wise. Any input would be greatly appreciated.

[abphilippi 0]

Those of us banded recently are still in the recovery phase. I had learned that even though I can eat something, that does not mean I should. Try to stay with well cooked foods and make chicken or fish your best friend. Once the swelling goes down the stoma is large, not as large as before, but bigger than it will be. After our first fill, I'm probably looking at Dec 21st, we begin a new starting with full liquids and working back up. During this time we need to use a little willpower to make the right choices. My biggest things are red meat, cream sauces and breads. I limit carbs as before, just not so strictly.