Jump to content
×
Are you looking for the BariatricPal Store? Go now!

Unsure what to do or how this works



Recommended Posts

Okay here is my issue -

I got banded sept 12, '07 i felt like i was ready for my first fill at 5 wks which my Dr gave me. From what I nderstand, I have a 3cc band (seems like i may be wrong after reading so much about the 10cc band) and I got 1.5cc fill. (dr told me he filled half of my band) I felt really good for the first 2 days -- now I feel like my restriction fluctuates. some days I can eat EVERYTHING and other days i cant eat anything.

example - friday night i went to wendy's had a small chili AND a hand full fries AND 4 nuggets THEN an hour or so later i ate a hotdog

YES I WAS BINGING -- :)

i ate it all with very lttle pain -

the next day i couldnt eat anyhthing!! which was good because OMG i ate sooo much the night before!!!

it was my first time eatig bread (the bun) so i am thinking that it was still in my pouch and blocking anything from getting through - i have no idea where i came up with that but it sounded good :(

i was able to eat later that night very little and i did not have any problems with liquids

so here I am confused -- not understanding why i can eat anything some days and nothing other days and do i need another fill or not??

:help:

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

i am very very tight in the morning... literally start with Water only. A few hours later, I can drink my Protein Shake. Then, lunch, maybe a little more. As the day progresses, I can eat more, but it takes time. Can't remember the last fry I had (ok, I took one of my kids' fries last week), and it got stuck. Take it slow... chew a million times over and wait between bites. Oh, and before/during/after my cycle, it's even tighter. Nope the docs don't mention that one (but, for me, it's very very true). Good luck and take it slow

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Oh the joy of the fill wonderland. You are not alone. The band is fickle. If you are hungry an hour after you eat my bet is that you need a slight adjustment. Even .1 ccs can help that. Just be aware that you may only be able to eat more soft foods if you go too tight.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now

  • Trending Products

  • Trending Topics

  • Recent Status Updates

    • rinabobina

      I would like to know what questions you wish you had asked prior to your duodenal switch surgery?
      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
    • cryoder22

      Day 1 of pre-op liquid diet (3 weeks) and I'm having a hard time already. I feel hungry and just want to eat. I got the protein and supplements recommend by my program and having a hard time getting 1 down. My doctor / nutritionist has me on the following:
      1 protein shake (bariatric advantage chocolate) with 8 oz of fat free milk 1 snack = 1 unjury protein shake (root beer) 1 protein shake (bariatric advantage orange cream) 1 snack = 1 unjury protein bar 1 protein shake (bariatric advantace orange cream or chocolate) 1 snack = 1 unjury protein soup (chicken) 3 servings of sugar free jello and popsicles throughout the day. 64 oz of water (I have flavor packets). Hot tea and coffee with splenda has been approved as well. Does anyone recommend anything for the next 3 weeks?
      · 1 reply
      1. NickelChip

        All I can tell you is that for me, it got easier after the first week. The hunger pains got less intense and I kind of got used to it and gave up torturing myself by thinking about food. But if you can, get anything tempting out of the house and avoid being around people who are eating. I sent my kids to my parents' house for two weeks so I wouldn't have to prepare meals I couldn't eat. After surgery, the hunger was totally gone.

    • buildabetteranna

      I have my final approval from my insurance, only thing holding up things is one last x-ray needed, which I have scheduled for the fourth of next month, which is my birthday.

      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
    • BetterLeah

      Woohoo! I have 7 more days till surgery, So far I am already down a total of 20lbs since I started this journey. 
      · 1 reply
      1. NeonRaven8919

        Well done! I'm 9 days away from surgery! Keep us updated!

    • Ladiva04

      Hello,
      I had my surgery on the 25th of June of this year. Starting off at 117 kilos.😒
      · 1 reply
      1. NeonRaven8919

        Congrats on the surgery!

  • Recent Topics

  • Hot Products

  • Sign Up For
    Our Newsletter

    Follow us for the latest news
    and special product offers!
  • Together, we have lost...
      lbs

    PatchAid Vitamin Patches

    ×