my dr's version of when you need a fill.

[shellyj 5]

tadjustments

*nothing solid to eat after Breakfast day of adjustment only liquids. you pouch needs to be empty

* 3 full days of liquids following an adjustment

*slowly add soft & solid foods on day 3-4 measuring only 1/2 cup portions and drinking only between meals

*after the fill you will be:

a. too loose

*this means you arent getting full on 1/2 cup portions and getting hungry within 1.5-2 hours of eating. drinking only between meals

* call to schedule another fill. dont let more than 4 weeks go by.

b. just perfect

*you stay full off 1/2 cup portions and stay full until the next meal

*some foods may not go through breads, Pasta, meats eliminate these items

*follow up in 2-3 months

c. too tight

*this means you can only tolerate liquids and regurgitate solids

*if you pb go back to liquids for 2 full days to let swelling go down

*you band may be to tight for the first few weeks and loosen up a bit as you lose.

*call the office if you continue to throw up or cant take liquids.

this is my dr's version of when you need an adjustment. even though i lost 18 pounds last month i was snacking the whole way!

michelle