too tight

[MaryV 34]

I had my third fill on monday and boy was it too tight!!!! i called my doctor yesterday and told him i had been throwing up any solids that i eat, had horrible stomach pain and bad heartburn. he said my band was too tight. i went today and he took out 0.5cc and i felt relief and the pain was gone. The only problem is now i can eat and when i do i feel so guilty about it because i am afraid i will end up eating too much and gain back the weight that i have lost. my support system is not that great because my support had her band done and told me that i can not handle the band since i thought it was too tight and needed an adjustment she told me that i should not be able to eat hardly anything at all. she throws up all the time and makes poor food choices. I am just in a slum right now. I have lost 30lb since i was banded on the 26th of september so i must be doing something right!!!!!!

[CHEZNOEL 4,061]

Your band should not make you throw up. Throwing up is BAD! Sometimes just a half cc will make all the difference. The doc did not empty your band. You still have it. You should be on liquids after a fill or unfill though to avoid irritation.

[Kekeboo 47]

Everyone is different, you know your body better than anyone. Throwing up constantly is a sign that the band isnt being used properly and they will have to face those consequences eventually. Definitely look for another support system. I had to do the same. My support system was constantly comparing themselves with me and it became a competition for them. I am in no way running a marathon in this weightloss journey. I find my best support at my Doctors office, that is no reflection on anyone here. I find alot of advise and encouragement here. I just have an awesome staff at my dr's office I can lean on when needed.

[Kekeboo 47]

Your band should not make you throw up. Throwing up is BAD! Sometimes just a half cc will make all the difference. The doc did not empty your band. You still have it. You should be on liquids after a fill or unfill though to avoid irritation.

I agree about the liquids...I just had a 3rd fill today and I was put on liquids for up to 2 days and soft for 3-4 days after to avoid issues.

[MaryV 34]

I agree I am going to find me some new support because she does compare me to her and its horrible. I came across this site by accident and its great. Alot of great support and i always find the answers im looking for.

[honk 780]

Your friend is definitely wrong. Being in a good place with your band does not mean by vomiting! Your doctor was right to do a small unfill. You need to be able to eat 3 ounces Protein weighed Plus some vegetables. That is more than just a few bites. I wish people including some on the site wouldn't say that having the band mean that do you have 2-3 little bites and you're done eating. We are adults and we eat adult size portions. Remember normal weight people eat more than 2-3 bites at a meal.

[laurigee 545]

I had my third fill on monday and boy was it too tight!!!! i called my doctor yesterday and told him i had been throwing up any solids that i eat, had horrible stomach pain and bad heartburn. he said my band was too tight. i went today and he took out 0.5cc and i felt relief and the pain was gone. The only problem is now i can eat and when i do i feel so guilty about it because i am afraid i will end up eating too much and gain back the weight that i have lost. my support system is not that great because my support had her band done and told me that i can not handle the band since i thought it was too tight and needed an adjustment she told me that i should not be able to eat hardly anything at all. she throws up all the time and makes poor food choices. I am just in a slum right now. I have lost 30lb since i was banded on the 26th of september so i must be doing something right!!!!!!

You should be able to eat!!! I hope you change your thoughts on food! Guilt and fear towards food are not good when your trying to change your lifestyle and outlook on food! Know the amount of calories your able to consume per day, write down everything you eat, and exercise. Sounds like your support is using her band as a fad diet and hasn't changed anything! This sounds like a sure fire way to fail in the long run! If she continues to use her band like she is, she may have problems and have to have the band removed. Where will she be then? She's learned nothing and changed nothing! Do it right!! It may take longer, but you will be able to say "you get it", and once you "get it", long term success is almost a guarantee!

[Cnewme2012 11]

I know exactly how you feel, my band was to tight and I had to have some Fluid taken out. Now I'm able to eat things that I caouldn't eat before and more of them and then I feel so guilty. I go back on the 4th of Feb. to have a fill. I really don't like having fills, but I need some restriction I wish you the best and I hope that you are able to find you another support system.

[MaryV 34]

i was able to eat solids today and it was more than a few bites i had about 3oz of meat and some mixed veggies and was stuffed and stayed full for hours so i dont feel too horrible about eating and i was under my goal for calories for the day and no vomiting!!! so i think im in the right direction i go back in six weeks to see how things are going and im not using my friend for support because you are all right she abuses her band thanks for all your support