Should I Get A Fill?

[dwiley56 5]

I have 9.5cc in a 14cc band. I have not yet reached the green zone yet. I have a problem with phlegm(a lot coming up) when i eat solid foods, but if i eat soft/wet foods(soups, chilli, smoothies) I have no problems(everything goes down and nothing comes up). should I go ahead and have another fill or wait.

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I would talk to your doctor and see what they say.

Are you able to eat a cup or less of food per sitting? Can you go 4-5 hours between meals without being hungry?

Also, you talk about phlegm (aka sliming). Are you taking small bites and chewing it beyond thoroughly? When I say small bites, I mean like the size you'd serve to a toddler, really small. I know for me, this is key to eating without sliming or feeling stuck.

[TKW 501]

Well, if you are having trouble with solids now it will just get worse with a fill. You should be able to eat solids and not slime. What to you consider your "green zone"? Everyone has a different idea of this, usually put in our heads by our doctors etc.

I consider myself to be in my green zone. I can eat anything, bread, Pasta, etc as long as it take little bites and eat slow enough. I get full pretty quickly, I don't always choose to stop and can eat more. It is realizing where to stop that I sometimes struggle with.

[dwiley56 5]

I would talk to your doctor and see what they say.

Are you able to eat a cup or less of food per sitting? Can you go 4-5 hours between meals without being hungry?

Also, you talk about phlegm (aka sliming). Are you taking small bites and chewing it beyond thoroughly? When I say small bites, I mean like the size you'd serve to a toddler, really small. I know for me, this is key to eating without sliming or feeling stuck.

I am using a baby spoon.

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I would definitely talk to your doctor and tell them about the sliming before deciding on a fill.

Is it possible you're over-filled??

[dwiley56 5]

I would definitely talk to your doctor and tell them about the sliming before deciding on a fill.

Is it possible you're over-filled??

I did, 2 weeks ago. He called me in some acid reflux meds. It works sometimes. but for the most part if i just eat Soups and chilli with a little rice, i'm ok.

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I did, 2 weeks ago. He called me in some acid reflux meds. It works sometimes. but for the most part if i just eat Soups and chilli with a little rice, i'm ok.

But you shouldn't be restricted to only those foods. I mean, you're eating with a baby spoon, so it's not too big of bites. What did your doctor say? I would insist on scan/barium swallow to check the band and make sure it's still right where it belongs.

[dwiley56 5]

i will discuss all of this with him tomorrow. I had a fill with fluro last month and everything checked out fine.

[Cocoabean 430]

If you are having trouble with solids, you probably don't need a fill. My surgeon does not want me having liquids with calories at all. No shakes or Soups.

As a previous poster said, if you get more fill, you're likely to just have more trouble with solids. shakes and soups (slider foods) won't keep you satisfied. It's the ability to eat solids comfortably that will put you in the green zone. How many CCs are in your band really doesn't matter, other than monitoring for a leak.

[dwiley56 5]

I just return from seeing my doctor. He removed .25cc from my band. I hope this works. Good news, i drop 15 lbs in the last month.

[TKW 501]

Nice weight loss. Hope this works for you. Solid protien is your goal!