When to stop the fills

flower · July 12, 2006

Just was wondering when is a good time to stop getting fills I am at 2.7 and have restriction but my weight loss varies like last time I lost 14 pounds in 2 months didn't get a fill at my doctors visit now don't seem to be losing the weight this last month I have 4o more to lose and I really want to get down but am afraid to get a fill now I am so tight pb alot took so long to fill restriction like 1 year don't won't to wreck a good thing but don't know if i want to go any tighter than I already am.

mousecrazy · July 12, 2006

This is just the way I approach it, but I think more patience is in order. What's the use of hurrying, if it is possibly going to lead to complications? PBing alot is NOT a good thing. I would consider even getting a tiny unfill so that you are not PBing when you eat. That can cause problems with your esophagus, and eventually, your band.

I do believe that patience is a big lesson that the band has to offer.

Your body needs time for adjustment, and to set new body weight levels.

Good luck to you!

Cindy

the best me · July 12, 2006

Oh good heavens, Jack, that is so totally funny!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ROTFLMBO!!!

flower, if you are PBing alot, you should get a small unfill. Or at least go to liquids for a few days, then soft foods. If you have any swelling, you could be in a vicious cycle of PBing, swelling, PBing again, mroe swelling. Not good. You don't really know what your restriction is like if you have any irritation and swelling at all. Slow down. And what Cindy said...

dcprincess · July 12, 2006

I keep seeing "PBing" what is that guys??

Tricia K. · July 12, 2006

I keep seeing "PBing" what is that guys??

You'll find the answer in the following thread.

http://www.lapbandtalk.com/showthread.php?t=7959

Jachut · July 12, 2006

It doesnt sound like you need more. I've taken a long long time to creep up on good restriction too and I'm not there yet, but I'm where I want to be for now.

With so little to lose, it is hard, I know as I'm in the same boat. It just doesnt fall off anymore. But the payoff is that small amounts of weight now make a big difference on your body!

YOu just have to dig in and live the traditional diet behaviour, watch what you eat closely, perhaps count calories now if you havent before and exercise exercise exercise!

Linds · July 12, 2006

You definitely do not need a fill if you are pbing regularly - as has been suggested, a slight unfil may be required especially if you are following the bandster rules and making good food choices.

The problems caused by pbing can not only damage your band and/or oesophagus but can lead to you being bulimic....yes thats right, so we end up swapping one eating disorder for another. I know of very successful weight-loss bandsters who have achieved it by eating crap and puking it up.....BULIMIA!! Not recommended