I Think I Need A Fill ??

[nikki123 5]

I got my first fill oct 10 .. I only had 5cc cuz my doc said it looked like that all I needed ... But now a couple of weeks later I'm feeling like I need another fill .. I feel like I can eat way more .. The other day I had a whole hot dog from 7-11 ( I know i know ) my next appt isn't till the middle of nov what should I do ??

[Mayasgram 351]

Just because you can eat it ..doesn't mean you should .. You said you know so STOP. If you eat the amount they tell you to eat you will not be hungry.. Your head may be hungry your mouth may be hungry.... Everyone is different but 5CC IN A 10CC is more then enough fill for me. Anything over that I am be PBing everything...

Sometimes when we are learning the band we think it will stop us from eating it doesn't work that way. And if you get to that point with overfilling it is not pleasant to have reflux coming through your nose.

Eat what they tell you, stop when you are not hungry or it is gone and drink fluids 30 mins later and as often and as much as you want . Then eat the next meal when your stomache says you are hungry, It is a new process and you need time to learn it. Stay out of 7 11 or at least stay away from the hotdog counter.

[Rojasanoll 920]

Any carbed fast food should be eliminated. Better healthy choices, a small salad with vingar /oil and a broiled chicken breast would be better. Most hot dogs have lots of preseratives and fatty meats, also the starchy bread. Then if you put relish, catsup, mustard on it, lots of sugar may be involved. The band won't tell you what to eat!

Best wishes on better healthy choices.

[honk 780]

My doctor says 3 oz of solid Protein and 1/2 cup low starch veggies and 1/2 cup fruit for lunch and dinner. If you can eat more than that you probably need a fill. I did not get restriction until 10.6 ccs.

I find the better I plan in advance the better my food choices. If I know I am going to be out until a time when I will start to be hungry I bring a healthy snack. This can be a low fat cheese stick, low cal/fat Protein Bar (think less than 220 cals. for at least 20 g of protein), low fat/cal ready to drink Protein shake, piece of fruit. Often at convience stores they have greek yogurt which would be a better option than a hot dog.

[itsjude 2]

I had my first fill at five weeks post op and my surgeon told me the first fill really gives you very little restriction. I am experiencing just that. Think I will call for another. My head now can take good control Most of the time but this adjustable band is just for this reason. Call for a fill and don't feel bad. That is why we got the band vs other options. I agree that good food choices are still very important. Good luck to you!