Ahh.. So mad at myself!

[MandySha 30]

Went for a fill yesterday and did fluro.... My esophagus just above my band is stretched a little!!! They say it's fixable because it's not too bad right now... I'm so angry at myself for letting this happen.... They said either laying down after eating, not chewing well enough or overeating is what's caused it! I need to fix this... Any ideas or suggestions??? True results isn't very helpful, they just tell me what wrong but don't really offer suggestions. Help!!! Please!! I'm new to this only 9 months post op so yes I have a lot to learn, so please don't be so harsh and negative on me, we all make mistakes! I can say I'm guilty of laying down after eating, so that I will change. I don't think I overeat, I don't eat to the point that I feel awful, do I need to start measuring my food? ?

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I have measured my food whenever possible since I was banded 21 months ago. For me, it's the only way I can be 100% certain I'm not accidentally over eating. So, yes, if I were you I'd start measuring your food.< /p>

Here's a great article that explains the band, what to expect and what is necessary. I think it'll help you a lot: http://drsimpson.net/fills/Lap-band-eating/lap-band-not-restriction/lap-band-and-restriction.html

Btw, it seems I see a lot of stories like yours from others who've been to True Results. It's very disheartening, but it sounds like they just herd you through like cattle with very little direction or education. I've also heard from many how they never see the surgeon after surgery- only the PA for fills. It's quite sad because you deserve far better and more thorough treatment. (again, just my observation based on what I see here)

[MandySha 30]

Thank you very much! Yes I agree with that about true results however I still see my surgeon every month but he's not the one that gives me my fills. I will see my surgeon on the 4th. I did call and leave him a message today about my concern so I'm hoping he'll call me tomorrow.

[GoingforGoal 1,734]

If you haven't measured your food before, I would recommend you do so to get a real idea of what 1 cup looks like. If you are going off of feel alone, overeating can easily be accomplished. Don't need to do this forever as you will soon learn how to eyeball measurements. But it's always a good habit to start w/.

As for not chewing enough, precutting as much as possible, avoiding things that encourage large bites (ie sandwiches) etc may be a good start until you have reinforced your habits. Even when I'm brazen enough to eat something like a pizza I use a fork and knife because it is near impossible to bite small bites off at a time.

Hope this helps

[MandySha 30]

Thank you, I just bought some portion bowels that have 1 cup measurements on them and I'll start using those to help me. I hope that I can reverse this little stretching that I have. I have put myself of a liquid/mushy diet until I see my surgeon on the 4th or he returns my call. It doesn't seem like a good idea to put full solids on a stretched esophagus, but idk.

[terrydumont46 1,954]

I have measured my food whenever possible since I was banded 21 months ago. For me, it's the only way I can be 100% certain I'm not accidentally over eating. So, yes, if I were you I'd start measuring your food.< /p>

Here's a great article that explains the band, what to expect and what is necessary. I think it'll help you a lot: http://drsimpson.net...estriction.html

Btw, it seems I see a lot of stories like yours from others who've been to True Results. It's very disheartening, but it sounds like they just herd you through like cattle with very little direction or education. I've also heard from many how they never see the surgeon after surgery- only the PA for fills. It's quite sad because you deserve far better and more thorough treatment. (again, just my observation based on what I see here)

missy what an excellent article. i studied for over a year for gastric bypass. i came out of surgery with a lap band. even though it was explained to me and i know the mechanics this article was an eye opener. thanks

[rose6850 29]

I'm sorry to hear your experience with True Results hasn't been great. I went through them here in Austin and they are amazing!! If anything, I feel over-educated compared to most and I have everyone's contact info, phone numbers, emails, everything if I have any questions or need help! They're so responsive and send me folders full of info anytime I have a question. I'd call and tell them you need help and demand some answers.

[MandySha 30]

Thank y'all! Loved the article! Great read! I talked to my surgeon and he is confident that it'll fix itself in about 3 weeks if I follow all the rules he gave me today, I feel much better! I'll have a follow up X-ray in a few weeks to check it out again!

[Irishflower79 183]

Which True Results are you going to?

[Bama53 214]

Went for a fill yesterday and did fluro.... My esophagus just above my band is stretched a little!!! They say it's fixable because it's not too bad right now... I'm so angry at myself for letting this happen.... They said either laying down after eating' date=' not chewing well enough or overeating is what's caused it! I need to fix this... Any ideas or suggestions??? True results isn't very helpful, they just tell me what wrong but don't really offer suggestions. Help!!! Please!! I'm new to this only 9 months post op so yes I have a lot to learn, so please don't be so harsh and negative on me, we all make mistakes! I can say I'm guilty of laying down after eating, so that I will change. I don't think I overeat, I don't eat to the point that I feel awful, do I need to start measuring my food??[/quote']

Definitely measure your food! Good luck to you!

[Bandista 7,466]

Hi Mandy, that's great news! (And I love that article, too, Missy.) Think I'll go read it again! Best wishes to you........keep us posted on your progress. What is your protocol over the next few weeks? I am getting banded Tuesday then Clear Liquids one day only (!?!) and on to full liquids for a week, then full liquids plus smooth foods then mushies.

[MandySha 30]

Hi Mandy' date=' that's great news! (And I love that article, too, Missy.) Think I'll go read it again! Best wishes to you........keep us posted on your progress. What is your protocol over the next few weeks? I am getting banded Tuesday then clear liquids one day only (!?!) and on to full liquids for a week, then full liquids plus smooth foods then mushies.[/quote']

I'm to only eat 2-3 times a day no Snacks. Those meals will only consist of 7oz's of food. Nothing too heavy, no Pasta, no rice, no red meat. I can have as many Protein shakes as I need to help with hunger. It should shrink back up in a few weeks. I have to chew chew chew and use a timer to time exactly one minute between each baby bite. So tonight I had tuna, and used a timer. I don't feel hungry and it took like 20 mins to finish the tuna!