Burping and hiccups after fill

[TheProfessor 378]

2ccs I've learned is a really, REALL big adjustment. My clinic only does .2-.3 ccs at a time. They call this "creeping towards the green" and I think it's a great way to go. Better to have 5-6 small adjustments to get you to the Green Zone slow and steady and easy - no vomiting, no sliming, no discomfort - rather than filling your band with a large amount of Fluid that is so restrictive it makes you feel unwell and unable to get down/keep down solid Protein or 'real food'.

So you'll gain weight despite the band if you have it too tight, as too much restriction will necessitate soft foods and fluids and DECREASE the sense of satiety between meals. You'll be eating every 2 hours and probably the wrong types of foods (liquids and mushies can be high in fat and carbs...) and BLAM. The next thing you know you've taken 3 steps backwards and GAINED weight.

I have been anxious since being banded almost 4 months ago to get into the green zone. I'm not there yet, but man, gh man, do I ever want to be. I started out on surgery day with 4.1 ccs in the band. Fill #1 was .5ccs. Fill #2 was .3 ccs. Fill #3 was .3ccs. I'm getting there, losing slowly and steadily, and feeling TERRIFIC. (So far, so good!) I have to trust my surgeon and the awesome nurses who tell me to CHILL OUT and be patient.

"Creeping towards the green" - sign me up!