Extremely Frustrated!!!

ginger · October 30, 2006

I got my first fill on 10/12, 1cc. I still had no restriction so two weeks later he put 2cc more in my band. I could not even drink the Water he gave me, immediately PB'd, so he took 1cc back out, leaving me with a total of 2cc's (hopefully, I think he got all messed up).

Now it seems I have no restriction whatsoever...although yesterday, I did PB after eating a small piece of french bread. But today, I have eaten much more than ususal and feel fine.

I am just so frustrated!!!!

barbara465 · October 30, 2006

It takes time for most to determine if their fill is too much or too little. Also, some can eat one day and not the next. Still others find that food they could eat before a fill they might not be able to eat afterwards.

My advice is to take it slow and easy. Get a fill and go a while to determine if it is enough, or too much, or just right. If you need more go for additional fill, but not at 2 cc increments. My personal experience has been that I can't tollerate big fills. You might not be able to either.

It will just take time. I know its frustrating, but its a part of the program.

ginger · October 30, 2006

I only have a 9.75 band, which only holds 4 cc's, so I only have 2cc's more that can be filled.

Thanks for the advice. Although I already know all of these rules, it is still frustrating, but it's nice to be consoled.

Paulax · October 30, 2006

I am at 2.2 ccs in a 4cc band. This is my second fill and after a week, it feels really good. I can only eat 1/2 cup, which is what my doc recommends at one meal time.

I never eat bread, it is not band friendly. I know some can but not me, so I don't even try.

Try to focus on your Proteins first and soft veggies.

I hope this fill works out for you.

let us know

...and it is true that sometimes a fill takes a couple of weeks to settle and work properly.