Lap Band Help

denise_g · October 3, 2007

Hello everyone! I am new here. Had the lap band surgery at the end of July and have lost 20 pounds. Am a little discouraged though because I feel like I am still having to work too hard at it. I have had four fills already and still sometimes do not feel any restriction. Was wondering if there was anyone else having the same issues. How many fills does it take. I have heard some people say they only eat very little and they are stuffed. Have not felt this yet and am hoping I get that way. Any help will be appreciated.

faithmd · October 4, 2007

What you are experiencing is something that can happen. Boo Boo Kitty here took 9 fills to get to her sweet spot.

Are you eating your Protein first? Some find that helps with the fuller feeling.

I wish I could help more, but I haven't needed a fill yet. I'm sure you'll find some good resources around here, though.

mmcbelle · October 4, 2007

Hi denise_g,

20 lbs is great, don't sell yourself short. Each person progresses at their own rate.

I have had two fills and at first they are doing the job and I get close to restriction. At the end of my 30 days (I currently schedule a follow up every 30 days) on the first fill I was able to eat, eat, eat. It is only two weeks after my second fill and I am able to eat too much, but notice that I am beggining to stop myself at a reasonable point, but I still eat more than a 1/2 a cup of food. I know I will need that precious third fill I will be getting on the 15 of this month. It really helped me to know everyone is different with thier band. It may take me 9 fills and if it does 9 fills I will get. Hang in there and keep your fill appointments. The only reason I am where I am at this point is because I have chosen to get a personal trainer. He creates my session and I complete my session.

Try to look at what you have accomplished and look forward to when you find your sweet spot. Oh how sweet that will be. All the work you do now will only help you when you are there.

Good luck and you can do it!

MMT

DonHoll1 · October 4, 2007

I did not have much in the way of restriction until i got my second fill. Now i have to be very careful not to eat to fast or to much. I have pbed twice in the last week. It is awful. I really need to slow down when i eat.When you get the right restriction you will know it. Good luck. Donna