Am I In The "green Zone"

[BOB052212 22]

So I had my 3rd fill August 1, 2012. 1st fill doc took out 2 cc's of air and replaced them with 2cc's saline plus added 2 more cc's which gave me 4 cc's. 2nd fill was on July 10, and I received 2 more cc's, still no restriction! Last week my doc was going to give me 2 more, I asked for 3 he said ok. So I have a total of 9 cc's in a Realize Band that holds 14 cc's. Im not sure if my restriction is there because I have horrible pain while trying to swallow! Most times whatever I do manage to eat comes back up! Drinking Water even causes discomfort sometimes...Oh and I was one of the people who did not know what PB'ing meant, I am acutely aware now...lol. So is it possible im to tight? I have also realized that small bites are.not the size bites I must take, tiny tiny bites is more like it! I think I may be a Lil to tight, honestly 8.5 is probably my lucky # because the 9 is extremely tight! Im not complaining, I was the skeptic who had Lil faith that this would even work, im a banded believer now, LOL!

[2muchfun 8,927]

You should give it a week or more to see if your fill has caused some edema. Most all of us eat very small bites. Never drink Water if you're stuck and you shouldn't be drinking Water with your meals anyway.

This is a good time to get acquainted with your band. Try eating slowly, small bites and chew, chew chew for a few days. You'll lose weight and maybe find the green zone? Look for satiatity and not trying to feel full. Take 20-30 minutes to eat your meal.

If you still get stuck with the smaller bites try eating other foods. Your band may not like some foods you will find. If after a few days you still get stuck, PB'ing, sliming etc. get a small unfill. Not much, maybe .25 cc's?

And try to fill out your profile so we know you better?

tmf

[SageTracey 608]

Sounds like you are too full.

[Toddy 758]

I'm with tmf, give it a few days as long as you are able to keep liquids down. I had a lot of problems eating when I hit the green zone, but then I actually learned how to eat. Small bites, chew until it's almost nothing, swallow, wait a bit before taking your next bite. If it works, you should be good as long as your follow the eating rules. If you're doing everything right and still having problems it sounds like you'll definitely need a little unfill.

When I'm in the green zone, I even have to sip Water, not guzzle it like I used to.

[DELETE THIS ACCOUNT! 12,703]

If I am understanding, your last fill was August 1, so a week ago.

First, try taking even smaller bites, like the size of your fingernail. Chew it until it's complete mush and pause between bites.

If you're still having trouble, then yes, my guess is you're too tight. The fact you're even having discomfort drinking Water makes me think so even more.

If you do decide you're too tight, be sure to go back immediately. You don't want a too tight band and risk a slip.

Best wishes.

[tym4me 206]

My restriction from fills actually doesnt appear until 3/4 weeks post fill. I too agree with the others small bites chewed up till mush. If it is swelling also becareful you might not be even feeling the full effect of your fill yet. If you get to the point that you can even swallow water/saliva get a small unfill asap you do not want to become dehydrated