what's going on??

[ginger 0]

I had my 2nd fill last week, up to 2cc now in a 4cc band.

The first few days were rough because of swelling, so I was on liquids.

Then for about 3 days, I felt like I could eat 10 horses (sorry, carrots, I'm a vegetarian, lol).

The past 2 days, I have not been able to eat ANYTHING solid without PBing, so I was back on liquids.

I was also very nauseas this morning. But now I am starving and can eat again and want more.

WTF??? Anyone else go up and down like this?

[Surby 1]

Hi Ginger, I was banded on 8/24.........just 2 days after you. I got my 2nd fill today, and I still can't feel restriction!! Did you start with the PB's right away?? I'm supposed to be on liquids for 2 days, but I feel like I can eat anything!! I've never had restriction at all!

[ginger 0]

Surby...my doctor filled me too much and I pb'd the Water he gave me in his office, so he took some out. Then I was fine for a few days, then I started pb'ing when eating solids. Now I can eat again, but don't feel alot of restriction. I guess it is very difficult to get to that "perfect" point of restriction.

It really depends on the day. Some days I'm fine. Some days I have trouble with solids. Sometimes, I think I eat too fast.

The problem I am facing is that on the days when I can't eat solids, I go for the smoothies and softer foods, which are very high in calories. I need to find a happy medium.

Good luck with your fill. Sometimes it takes awhile to feel any restriction.

[*susan* 1,709]

Ginger, not to get too personal, but is it possibly close to TOM time? I get so tight from about 3 days before until a couple of days after it starts that I can do nothing but liquids during that time.

[Kat817 19]

I hear a lot of people saying what Susan did...so that may well be your problem.

Also a couple of days of liquid may not be enough if your stomach is especially tender, you may have freaked it out and caused it to swell again. I would give it a few days of TLC. Avoid the high cal shakes, but do liquids and mushies, soft veggies, avoid anything it has to work hard to process. Let it heal completely. Then if you still have problems eating, sounds like time to see the Dr.

I have recently had to stop eating my spicy hot food, they think it is what is giving me heartburn! Can't imagine that!!!!

Good Luck figuring this out...our bands can be a challenge to do that with!

Kat