Am I normal??

lukin · January 11, 2008

I had surgery last Nov. 28th and went for my first fill on Jan. 9th. The doctor told me that he put 2cc's in during surgery and he put an additional 2cc's in during the first fill. As I was driving home I started getting sick and all afternoon I wasn't able to keep anything down, including Water. They had me come back in that afternoon for an unfill and now i'm sitting at 2.5cc's. I can tell that I have some restriction because I have to chew really well, and I have to watch what types of foods that I eat. If I eat slowly, I can enjoy almost anything that I want, and I never really seem to feel a full sensation. I'm now trying to consume mostly Protein and watch what I eat because I know that I can over eat, almost like I could before, given that I chew well and eat slowly.

I've read that alot of people feel full after eating small amounts, and I'm wondering if this comes with more fills? I either get a sensation of something being stuck after the first bite, or nothing gets stuck and I never really feel full.

juliegeraci · January 11, 2008

What you are experiencing is very common. The band can be very fickle. Sometimes it only takes .1 ccs to make a difference. If you feel like you are eating too much I would go back in for a slight tweak. Most bandsters eat between 1/2 cup and 1 cup of food, 1 cup being too much at times. Good luck trying to find your sweet spot. It took me forever and I still struggle with it 19 months out. Julie

miller · January 11, 2008

The journey of figuring out the band. There is an real learning curve and emotional adjustment. I have only been banded for 4 months and I am still learning what works and doesn't work. Good to ask questions, listen to you body and be patient. All kinds of quirky, weird stuff comes up. That is what is so great about this forum!

Start:207

current: 180

Goal: 150

Fill level: 2.6 in 10 ccband