Discouraged

[paulareegt 0]

I had my 11cc band done in September. I have had three fills for a total of 5cc's. I havent lost any weight infact, I gained through the holidays. I can still eat bread and meat! After my last fill it was so tight that I couldnt keep my salva down but by the next day the restriction was gone (my band is in the right position and isnt leaking). Is this normal? I am so discouraged and feeling like I have made the wrong decision. Any advice?

[Longhorn 1]

It sounds normal to me. The first day of tightness may just be swelling. I'm at 6ccs in a 10cc band and I'm not having any trouble with food passing but I am less hungry on much less food. It sounds like another fill or two for you.

[LapBandit 5]

Yes, some of us have a bumpier ride finding a decent level of restriction than others. I am in the same boat. I am just recently learning what continued restriction feels like (meaning able to feel it for more than a sporadic day or two).

But, we do have to find a balance between "can" and "should" to avoid gaining while we find restriction. When I've got no restriction I face situations like I physically can eat this pizza but should I? It's a tough road to haul but just keep trying and hang in there!

[B-Rog 1]

Hey Longhorn,

Where'd ya get your graph? Its neat

Oh Paula... I feel your pain! This restriction rollercoaster sucks!

[Longhorn 1]

Hey Longhorn,

Where'd ya get your graph? Its neat

Oh Paula... I feel your pain! This restriction rollercoaster sucks!

I got it from liquid Diet Discussion Board. I don't know if you have to be a paid member to get it. I was active on that board when I did Medifast four years ago and I always liked the graph so I'm tracking my weight over there.

[B-Rog 1]

Thanks Longhorn!

[snowbird 2]

Sounds like your doctor is pretty conservative with an 11 cc band. My husband has a 10 cc band and has two fills, the first 4 cc and 2 more the second for a total of 6 cc. He was banded a month after you.

His restriction is uneven; sometimes he can eat quite a bit, but today tried a hamburger and could get just two bites down and then threw the rest away.

Is your fill doctor near your home? If the fills are nearby, i would think about getting a more aggressive fill the next time. If you are really restricted immediately after the fill but then lose it right away, you may just get a lot of swelling at first that goes down quickly. Many doctors give adjustments within a week or two at no charge or greatly reduced rates, so that may be your answer. It really sounds as though you need another fill, that's all.

[juliegeraci 7]

Keep going back in for fills until you can only eat 800-1k calories or 1/2 cup of food. Make sure your diet is high in Protein.< /p>

[paulareegt 0]

Thanks all! I am feeling much better. I'm scheduled for another fill in two weeks. I will let you know how it goes. It is really nice having others to talk to that can really relate and understand. I REALLY appreciate it!

[clc 0]

Keep going back in for fills until you can only eat 800-1k calories or 1/2 cup of food. Make sure your diet is high in Protein.< /div>

I am puzzled............how do u eat 1,000 calories (day's total) w/ 1/2 cup meals?