I finally understand!

[Bama53 214]

I was banded back in Sept 2013. After about 4 fills, I thought I was finally in the "green zone". I ate my measured 3 meals a day with no problems eating whatever I wanted, being sure to measure out my Protein, veggies, carbs. I would have a morning snack of almonds and an evening snack of my plain yogurt with almond butter and sweetener. But then I started eating a little more, not staying full as long. When I went back to my Surgeon the 1st of April and told him I wanted another adjustment, he had no problem with it, but did warn me that some people get to the point where they do get a fill, but wished they hadn't and may be harder for them to eat then they are accustomed to. Well, let me tell you, he hit the nail on the head!! Since that last fill, I have come to understand very clearly what pb and sliming means, not to mention all the times I have had to throw up just to get relief or almost not making it to the bathroom - at home, in restaurants and in the car, you name it. I do not want to get any unfill because I know what I am doing wrong and that the band is doing what it should. I know when I take small bites, chew my food at least 20-30 times each bite, take it slow an don't drink 20 mins before or after a meal I am fine. But the minute I try to eat too fast or take too big of bites (which has been my main problem) the band does it's job. I have forgotten the basics and have gone back to them. I Finally Understand my Lapband

[ABLOND 92]

Girl I feel your pain. I got a fill 2 weeks ago and I only THOUGHT I knew what sliming was...let me tell you, I've only made it thru maybe 2 or 3 days of not having a stuck episode. And these are "episodes" like I've never had before my band was properly adjusted. Before it might hurt for 5 minutes, shoot the first episode I had after my fill lasted 2.5 HOURS..I thought I was gonna die and may have even prayed that I would...lol

On the bright side, the pounds are coming off rather nicely...now if I could just remember to chew chew chew and slow down...lol

BTW...what/how much food are you eating now if I may ask?

[Bama53 214]

1/2 cup each meal if I don't get stuck! 1/2 of Protein then 1/4 veggies 1/4 carbs . Sometimes I get really hungry and forget then it's too late. Last stuck and lost it at lunch yesterday so put myself back on muddies this week. Dang chicken!

[ABLOND 92]

I'm having chicken problems too so sorry to keep bugging you but I'm having so much trouble understanding this "measuring" thing...lol Let me see if I got this right...for dinner you would eat 1/2 cup Protein, and 1/4 cup veggie and 1/4 cup carbs for a total of 1 CUP of food per meal?

[Bama53 214]

Girl I feel your pain. I got a fill 2 weeks ago and I only THOUGHT I knew what sliming was...let me tell you, I've only made it thru maybe 2 or 3 days of not having a stuck episode. And these are "episodes" like I've never had before my band was properly adjusted. Before it might hurt for 5 minutes, shoot the first episode I had after my fill lasted 2.5 HOURS..I thought I was gonna die and may have even prayed that I would...lol On the bright side, the pounds are coming off rather nicely...now if I could just remember to chew chew chew and slow down...lol BTW...what/how much food are you eating now if I may ask?

Congrats on your weight loss. Great job!!!

[gowalking 10,790]

I'm having chicken problems too so sorry to keep bugging you but I'm having so much trouble understanding this "measuring" thing...lol Let me see if I got this right...for dinner you would eat 1/2 cup Protein, and 1/4 cup veggie and 1/4 cup carbs for a total of 1 CUP of food per meal?

It's hard to measure Protein by the cup. Try it by the ounce. Myself, I eat 3 oz. protein, no more than 1/2 cup veggies and 1/4 cup carbs. You can check with your surgeon or NUT to determine how much you should eat.

Good luck!

[Bama53 214]

I'm having chicken problems too so sorry to keep bugging you but I'm having so much trouble understanding this "measuring" thing...lol Let me see if I got this right...for dinner you would eat 1/2 cup Protein, and 1/4 cup veggie and 1/4 cup carbs for a total of 1 CUP of food per meal?

sorry! 1/2 c total each meal. I use can chicken and flavored tuna for my protein. 1/4 c of protein and then. 1/2 of 1/4 c of veggies and 1/2 oh 1/4c of carbs for a total of 1/2 cup for a meal. Hope that helps. Some surgeons say a cup ea meals , but my pouch only holds 1/2 cup at a time.

[JennieT311 3]

I have 2 questions for everyone. First I'm getting very discouraged lately I have only lost 34 lbs since my surgery at the end of December 2013. I finally got my second fill on May 19 which now goves me 2.5 in my band. I eat high Protein and watch my carbs I exercise everyday but to me the weight is not dropping fast enough. Is this normal most people at 6 months have lost alot more weight and they also have had more fills. The PA I see I swear is afraid to gove them all she does pride herself and tell me about all the patient's she has that done need any fills.

[pcosmommyof4 13]

I am in the same boat, but I was banded in June of 2012 and never used full restriction until a month ago. I only slime when I mess up. And I hate when I mess up.

[pcosmommyof4 13]

I have 2 questions for everyone. First I'm getting very discouraged lately I have only lost 34 lbs since my surgery at the end of December 2013. I finally got my second fill on May 19 which now goves me 2.5 in my band. I eat high Protein and watch my carbs I exercise everyday but to me the weight is not dropping fast enough. Is this normal most people at 6 months have lost alot more weight and they also have had more fills. The PA I see I swear is afraid to gove them all she does pride herself and tell me about all the patient's she has that done need any fills.

I have had the same issues. I am never sure what they are thinking or not thinking. The reasons beteen filling and not filling has never made since to me. True Results in Pheonix screwed up my port, hid it from than refused to give me a fill. They never took a picture to see where my restriction was, the True Result has taken pictures and proved to me that Pheonix drs. never had me at any type of restriction. I have my band for nearly two years, I have only had true restriction for one month. I would ask to do berium swollow/x-ay to see your restriction.