Idaho Jenn 0 Posted May 23, 2012 So I went in for my 6 week follow-up / 1st fill... I swear my surgeon said I had 7cc's in my band now... Only thing is, I feel the same! I am kinda a moron, but wanted to see how much I can eat now before I feel full... 4 bowls of chex Cereal and 1 ice cream sandwich later I STILL DON'T FEEL FULL!! WTF??? I thought maybe it would just take a minute to hit me... But that was 40 minutes ago!! Is this how it's supposed to be? Cause it is not what I expected it to be like! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dulci 108 Posted May 23, 2012 My doctor requires me to do liquids for 24 hours following a fill. It sometimes takes several fills until you reach restriction. Until that happens, you should follow your doctor's instructions. "Testing" your band can lead to band slippage and other complications. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
judych 225 Posted May 23, 2012 So I went in for my 6 week follow-up / 1st fill... I swear my surgeon said I had 7cc's in my band now... Only thing is, I feel the same! I am kinda a moron, but wanted to see how much I can eat now before I feel full... 4 bowls of chex cereal and 1 ice cream sandwich later I STILL DON'T FEEL FULL!! WTF??? I thought maybe it would just take a minute to hit me... But that was 40 minutes ago!! Is this how it's supposed to be? Cause it is not what I expected it to be like! thats an awful lot. i dont know whats going on either. are you sure that you have that much fill?? have you got a 10 cc band?? that much fill is just about the lot isnt it?/ i had a fill of 3ccs about ten days ago and ive had all sorts of problems. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SageTracey 608 Posted May 23, 2012 Cereals and icecream can slip through pretty easily so they aren't the best foods for testing your band. How do you go with a small meal of Protein and vegetables? and as others have said, it typically takes several fills for you to feel restriction/satiety. But the band is a tool and should not be relied upon to control or manage your intake. You need to use it in conjunction with healthy eating and exercise to achieve success. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
2muchfun 8,927 Posted May 23, 2012 Welcome to Bandster Hell. Unless Tracey is right? Try the real food and stay away from the processed cereal crap. tmf Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
elcee 3,342 Posted May 23, 2012 Testing your band is not a good idea. As to eating crap and expecting your band to stop you well it just isn't going to happen. If you want to test if you have any restriction try eating a balanced meal of some meat or chicken and some vegetables. The aim when you are testing is not to see how much you can stuff in , the aim is to see if you can eat the recommended amount and not be hungry for 3 - 4 hours afterwards. When we talk about hunger we mean real hunger not the type that comes from boredom, or stress or just craving something because it looks or tastes good. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lillieb53 5 Posted May 23, 2012 During my surgery the doctor allegedly added 3cc. At my 1st fill the NP added 1cc. Before the 2nd fill, the NP actually measured the saline already in my band. Turned out to have 6.4cc. I was given another 0.5cc and still feel no restriction. I have to make a conscious effort to eat a balanced meal of about 300 calories over 30 minutes. I'm hungry again in 2-3 hrs. I hope my 3rd fill does the trick. I'm at 6.9cc in a 10cc band. Just hang in there. I'm sure it will come for the both of us. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
eggzy82 4 Posted May 27, 2012 So I went in for my 6 week follow-up / 1st fill... I swear my surgeon said I had 7cc's in my band now... Only thing is' date=' I feel the same!I am kinda a moron, but wanted to see how much I can eat now before I feel full... 4 bowls of chex cereal and 1 ice cream sandwich later I STILL DON'T FEEL FULL!! WTF??? I thought maybe it would just take a minute to hit me... But that was 40 minutes ago!! Is this how it's supposed to be? Cause it is not what I expected it to be like![/quote'] Ahhh sounds like me I ate a whole pizza and cake and everything else and was fine I still wanted more ... I think my brain over powers my tummy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mrspopeye 69 Posted May 27, 2012 I know how you feel- I am filling up on Protein and following the dr. diet verbatim- but I'm always hungry. But, I have NO restriction- 0 in my band. Bandster hell is not fun. So looking foward to a fill!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
betheboo 40 Posted May 28, 2012 Yikes! Why are u eating 4 bowls of chex mix cereal? Are u really that hungry? Or are u just eating to eat? Sorry but that seems a bit much even for a non banded person. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
