Do I need a fill

[caseyk 0]

I was banded on 2/20/07. I had 2 fills under fluro so far. I am able to eat more at times, but then I vomit some of the time. I know i don't always eat the right foods and I'm still trying to see what I can or can't eat. Ex. can't handle rice. I've been hanging around the same weight for about 1 1/2 months now. I am definitely restricted, but its hard to know if you are restricted enough.

Weight loss so far : 45lbs but 15 of it was before surgery

[Holy Cow 0]

Sounds like you are eating the wrong things. We are not to eat regular high carb foods like rice. They told me,only once in a while,then remember you did it and start back to low carb. I've only been banded 5 weeks and I feel hungry alot but I know carbs are out .

[Wendell Edwards 73]

I was banded on 2/20/07. I had 2 fills under fluro so far. I am able to eat more at times, but then I vomit some of the time. I know i don't always eat the right foods and I'm still trying to see what I can or can't eat. Ex. can't handle rice. I've been hanging around the same weight for about 1 1/2 months now. I am definitely restricted, but its hard to know if you are restricted enough.

Weight loss so far : 45lbs but 15 of it was before surgery

I think you might want to re-focus on the basics of eating according to the post-op diet at this time. Getting a fill isn't always the answer.

[Holy Cow 0]

I don't know how to navagate around in these forums, but did you send this message to me? Gayle (Holy Cow)

[juliegeraci 7]

Casey, how much can you consume at once? If you can consume 1 cup and still lose you are lucky. In my case, I need to consume 1/4 to 1/2 cup to lose.

[Jachut 487]

I'd look at what you're eating and how much exercise you're dong first and foremost and if that doesnt move things again, then I'd look at getting another fill.

[caseyk 0]

I can eat at least a cup at most of my meals. I appreciate the comments. I do need to go back to the basics, and be exercising more. I am still pretty new to getting adjusted to the band, and sometimes you loose focus on what exactlly you are suppose to be doing. It is definitely a life change. I still try to sneak a snack in every so often, which i know i am not suppose to do. I will do good for a while then its like you get lax for a little while. Thank you for the comments!:paranoid

[Liz1531 3]

Help.... I'm in the same boat. I can eat probably over a cup at a time and am getting hungry every couple of hours. Eg. I had Cereal for Breakfast at 7:30 and by 10:30 was HUNGRY. I had a whole 8oz yogurt which did nothing for me. I have a 2.4 of 4cc fill. Do I need more? If so, I need to get into the doc ASAP as I will need a passport to go see him as of 01/01/08.

[juliegeraci 7]

If you are eating a cup of food and still losing you are okay. If not, you need a fill.