Fill or Not

[BrandNuMeHPB 25]

I am almost 13 weeks post op and have lost 35 pounds so far however I have noticed that it has really slowed down a lot. I am watching what I eat and exercising. My appetite is much greater than previous weeks. I am able to eat larger portions and I have terrible burps and hiccups afterwards. I try to eat slow, not drinking when eating, eat Protein first and everything. I didn't get a fill at my 6wk post op appt since I was having trouble with a lot of phlegm and I was losing good. but now since my appetite has increased and the scale not moving as much - should I go get a fill to get things moving a little and to curb my appetite some? Any encouragement is greatly appreciated and I welcome it. Thanks

[enjoythetime 1,457]

@ first of all congrats on your 35lbs loss that's amazing! As far as your question regarding whether you need a fill or not the things I looked at to help me reach a decision is if I was staying satisfied for 3-4 hours after eating a meal? You said you felt like you were able to eat larger portions and that is another way I would evaluate my need for a fill. Have the burps and hiccups recently started after your portions have increased? If so, this could be your stop signal meaning you've gone past the point of satiety to full which is something you should try and avoid. I would say all of this with doctor but if you don't feel satisfied or if the satisfaction isn't lasting at least 3-4 hours then I would say it sounds like you could use a fill. Best wishes and congrats on your success!

[BrandNuMeHPB 25]

@@enjoythetime, thanks for your response & encouragement. I went ahead a got the fill done on Wednesday morning. I read that The hiccups/burps would be my stopping point but sometimes I would get them even before eating and I would be hungry. I would be hungry after 3-4 hours so I think I made the right choice. Since the fill, my appetite has really slowed - can only eat about 5-10 bites if that many of anything- I went from liquids, purée, soft foods and regular so we will see how this goes.