3rd fill

[Yasmina 0]

Well I got the 3rd fill and now I have restriction. The last one I had restriction for about a min, then nothing. I am hoping that this lasts a while. I am up to 5.5cc

[Gaffer 1]

Well I got the 3rd fill and now I have restriction. The last one I had restriction for about a min, then nothing. I am hoping that this lasts a while. I am up to 5.5cc

Lets hear it for 5.5 CC. That is where I am at too. I was at 6 for about a week but found it to be too restricted and had to have some taken out.

Andrew

[Doddie63 6]

I am feeling like a freak. I have a Fr. Midband and have had restricton since day one. I now have 2 ccs and feel "full" after 1 1/2 cups of food. If i eat too quickly I barf. I am told 1 cc more should do the trick for me. Does anyone else have restrictions from the outset???? Doddie

[Dame J 0]

I am a little nervous to get a fill. Last time I had one I was in the hospital the naxt day getting some removed. But it has been a few weeks now and I have less restriction than before so I think I will set another appointment.

[elm65 0]

I had my 2nd fill 3 weeks ago. I now have 4ccs in a 9cc midband. I have more restriction but I can still eat more than 3 ounces of Protein and 1/2 cup of veggies at a meal. I can also still eat bread if I want, but I'm avoiding it. Any advice?

[susansilver 0]

I had my 2nd fill 3 weeks ago. I now have 4ccs in a 9cc midband. I have more restriction but I can still eat more than 3 ounces of Protein and 1/2 cup of veggies at a meal. I can also still eat bread if I want, but I'm avoiding it. Any advice?

Sounds like you might need another fill. Are you losing 1-2 lbs per week?

[elm65 0]

I've lost 2 lbs since my fill. I'm due to weigh myself in 2 more days. (I was getting obsessed with the scale so have limited myself to weighing once a week). I go to the gym and do cardio/weights 3 to 5 times per week.

Erin

[Doddie63 6]

Hi: Don't go overboard in whatever you do. Over the years with all the weight loss programs I was always "gung ho" lost weight like made then fell back into old routines. Now, I am trying to change one bad habit at a time and as my doc says the weight will fall off as a result. To change a bad habit takes six weeks approx. consistantly doing the correct way. Initially I focussed on eating and not PBing. Now I have that down to one PB every 2 weeks or so now I have started the treadmill. I am told I must do 15 minutes a day to avoid joint problems and as my muscles strengthen then increase to 20 minutes a day. Do you have anyone giving you advice on how to plan an exercise program?

[Bejeweled 0]

That's fantastic, Doddie, that you are getting on the treadmill now. I have yet to do any exercise since I got banded two weeks ago.

You're an inspiration to us all!

[elm65 0]

Congratulations on starting on the treadmill Doddie. :clap2: I joined a gym several months ago. Many of the women from my wls support group go. The trainer has set up a cardio and weight routine for me. He assesses my fitness level every 6 weeks or so and then adds/changes things as I progress. I've also signed up for a 'Learn to Run' clinic through the Running Room. It starts in July. For the first time in my life I am actually enjoying exercise.:eek: I always hated people when they said that!

One day I was feeling particularly frustrated with my husband and 3 teenagers. Normally I would have tried to eat my frustration away, but this time my first inclination was that I needed a walk so I called a girlfriend and we did 7k.

I am working on my food issues and have made some positive changes but I think it will always be an issue for me. I have never pb'd but I have experienced pain if I eat too fast or don't chew well enough. For most meals I limit myself to 1 cup of food (3 ounces of Protein and veggies) but I am either still hungry or become hungry again in less that 3 hours. I called my surgeon today to see about getting another fill. He will be on vacation til the end of July so I have some time to assess things. He will do my next fill under fluro. (My first fill was under fluro, the second one not).

I really appreciate the advice and support from this Board. Thanks!

[susansilver 0]

Erin YOU are doing fabulous!

[elm65 0]

Thanks Susan. I've felt a bit discouraged lately because it seems others are losing much faster than me. I keep trying to remind myself that this is an individual journey and as long as I continue to make positive changes I will be successful. I'm so used to my own negative selftalk though that sometimes it's hard.

[susansilver 0]

Thanks Susan. I've felt a bit discouraged lately because it seems others are losing much faster than me. I keep trying to remind myself that this is an individual journey and as long as I continue to make positive changes I will be successful. I'm so used to my own negative selftalk though that sometimes it's hard.

Girl tell me about it! I take I step forward and 2 steps back! I have been so down on myself this week because I lost my restriction and my eating is way out of control. I keep saying what a failure I am! Then I remind myself that this is the reason I got the band, to help me control this aspect of my eating and it is not well adjusted yet.

[Doddie63 6]

It is hard to keep ones spirit up because it still takes as long to loose a pound as it did before the band. Some have advised to never get on the scale unless at your docors office. The weigh scale is the depressent but I still can't help having a peak. I too overeat and I am shocked how I can sabatogue the band if I let myself. Still, I can stop myself easier because of the restriction which I couldn't do before. The head games continue. Doddie

[marcar35 0]

I am feeling like a freak. Doddie

OK you're a freak .

All kidding aside, I have the French Midband as well and I do find Ihave a bit of a restriction (have not had any fills yet). If I eat a little bit more at lunch/dinner I find it very uncomfortable. I also find I'm not that hungry in the morning. The downside is that the fullness does not last very long and I find I'm eating several times a day. :mad: