Omg! Im In The Green Zone!

joannedt · September 20, 2012

Ok so I had a fill last week on Monday. By Thursday I got so stuck at dinner that I was in horrible pain all night. I couldn't get anything down Friday thru Monday, not even Water. Went for a slight unfill on Monday morning and was able to drink a cup of water at the doctors office. By Monday evening, I can seem to eat anything without horrible sliming. I had to suffer Thru Tuesday only managing to take in 400 calories. Today,Wednesday, I'm finally able to get another unfill of .40 and hallelujah! I can eat! I get completely full with one cup of food! I'm writing this because in the beginning I wanted to be real tight so that I would lose weight faster. Let me tell you, it's not worth it!!!!!!!!! Being in the green zone and feeling good far outweighs a quick weight loss. To be able to enjoy a small amount of food without throwing up is what this band is all about. So PLEASE!!!! don't think being super tight is the way to go. It's horrible and can only be tolerated for a very short time. Finding the sweet spot is worth multiple trips to the doctor for fills and unfills. Don't be afraid to speak up! I can finally love love LOVE my band!!! :-D

milicp · September 25, 2012

Omg I so needed this post I have been crying all day because Im getting unfilled tomorrow after 8 weeks of tolerating Soup only and everyday barfing.. I cant eat and am very week. What are the diet restrictions after fill ?

joannedt · September 25, 2012

Omg I so needed this post I have been crying all day because Im getting unfilled tomorrow after 8 weeks of tolerating Soup only and everyday barfing.. I cant eat and am very week. What are the diet restrictions after fill ?

Eight weeks?! You poor thing!!! No wonder you're weak! Thank goodness you're going in for an unfill tomorrow! After an unfill, my doctor doesn't require any dietary restrictions and I'm sure yours will let you know. Be sure to drink a lot of Water before leaving the doctors office just to make certain they took out enough that you can comfortably drink. You're gonna be so happy tomorrow! :-)