Advice from Dr. C needed

[tomorrowsdream 0]

I am almost 5 mo out of surgery and have had 4 fills. The last one brought me to 2.5 cc in a 4 cc band. I had restriction for a few days and then poof it was gone. I'm as hungry as ever and can't figure it out. I'm trying to stick to bandster rules but it is tough. Should I be this hungry? Do I just need a fill or is there a possibility something is wrong? My dr. never fills under fluoro either. I also have a port that aches a lot, sometimes more than others, but no fever, swelling or redness...

I'm really concerned that I have absolutely no restriction. Any answers? Do I possibly just need a bigger fill. Should I be worried at all about slippage, as I don't know the symptoms.

Thanks

[laurigee 545]

I Also Have 2.5cc In My 4cc Band And I Am The Same Way As You That I Don't Feel Much Of A Restriction. I Noticed If I Eat Small Amounts Slowly More Times A Day I Don't Get So Hungry. I Also Have Been Taking Diet pills To Kind Of Help Me Out Until My Next Fill. I Was Just Worried That I Already Have Over Half My Band Filled. And I Still Have 50 Pounds To Lose. Just Wanted To Let You Know That Your Not Alone. Good Luck To Both Of Us.

[tomorrowsdream 0]

I feel like I don't have a band....I know I could eat anything I wanted to if I gave into it. I had a few days of restriction and it was gone and it worries me. I keep thinking something is wrong with the band...not sure what, but worried. I'm relieved to know someone is right there with me. I try to eat very slow and eat the right foods, but I am still hungry and have to fight it. I'm on a self-imposed diet. Gosh, I must have this huge "blow hole" that needs a full band to do any good. I'm getting discouraged....thanks for answering. I hope things get better for you also.

[flabuless 18]

hi there tomorro's dream

You probably need to talk to your Dr about it...I have never had a slippage before but I have also had 4 fills and not noticing much restriction at all like you. I get hungry very quickly...I hope all is ok. Please keep us posted.

:eek: Becky

[laurigee 545]

I Was Searching Around And Found A Thread On Pouch Dilation And In That Thread Alot Of People Said That They Experienced The Lack Of Restriction. This Makes Me Nervous. I Wonder If This Is A Possibility. I Guess You Need An X-ray To Find Out For Sure. It Said That You Go Back To A Restricted, Limited Diet And It Can Correct Itself Within A Week Or 2. I Think I May Try That For The Next Week And A Half Before My Next Fill. Just Thought I Would Let You Know What I Read. Maybe Go To Some Of The Threads And Read About It. Keep Me Posted If You Learn Anything Different. Thanks

[tomorrowsdream 0]

I've had myself on a self-imposed diet (not what I signed up for) and don't eat much at all. I'm trying very hard to not think about the hunger, so I don't think there is any way I could have stretched the pouch.

Someone told me if the band slipped you couldn't keep anything down, and that isn't my problem. I'm not sure of this info though.

Will keep you posted. I have a dr. appt. on Wed.

[NurseTeresa 0]

Have you been getting in enough Protein? Protein will make you feel much fuller help you not feel so hungry all the time.

[tomorrowsdream 0]

I'm drinking my Protein. I'm being bothered with bad port pain and can't figure it out. It is worse on standing, but has been getting worse over the past week. I thought maybe I had just slept on it wrong, but that's not the case. Does anyone else have port pain? Thanks. The area is not red or tender or burning...just painful.

[lianna 3]

Try eating your Protein. The Protein Drinks are great to supplement with, but wont give the full feeling like eating real solid foods. That may part of the hunger issue.

[tomorrowsdream 0]

I will definitely eat more Protein, but that doesn't account for the port pain I'm having for no reason. Everything feels and looks the same in the port area, but it just hurts. Anyone else have this problem further out from surgery?

I did this surgery for my health, and granted I'm losing weight, but I can't imagine going on every day and carrying around a port that hurts, and it's one of the smaller ports. It isn't red or infected in any way, simply painful.

Thanks

[Bawilliams1 1]

Don't feel bad guys! I hace a 4.0 cc band (9.75 cm) and I have absolutely no restriction. I have 3.4 cc's in the band and I am terrified that I will get up to 4.0 cc's and still not have restriction! I am on my second band. My first band slipped. With my first band I was too tight at 3.0 cc's! I don't understand what the difference can be? I am going for another fill on 12/22. I am praying for restriction!