Unfill for PS - how to avoid gaining weight?

[juliegeraci 7]

My doctor took me from 3.2 to 2.7 a few days ago. I think I have started to gain a little weight. Just wondering how you dealt with your unfill?

[StephC 0]

Julie I scheduled my unfill for the day before my tt - my band dr wants me completely unfilled for surgery - I was getting scared that I'd start to gain and I've really been working to lose 10 lbs prior to tt so I didnt' want it all to be in vain. My only advice it start using fitday.com or thedailyplate to track your calorie intake. Make healthy choices and try to pysch yourself out by telling yourself you aren't allowed to gain anything before surgery. I also scheduled my re-fill for one week post op. We figure we'd play it by ear and if I happen to be too tight at that time to get refilled then we'll wait a week. I sympathize with you, I actually told my dd today that for supper the night I get unfilled I'm going to have a cheeseburger and fries. How crazy is that. OH and I said, I'm going to guzzle a whole bottle of Water. LOL thats my crazy FAT mind working. Yep the best thing for me is not to get my unfill until 3:15 the afternoon before my surgery.

[juliegeraci 7]

Steph, I have a confession to make. I don't feel like I have good restriction unless I can stop and PB. That doesn;t mean I throw up on a daily basis or anything like that. I just means that I don;t feek like I can stop eating until I have the PB sensation. I know that is an unhealthy way to look at things but its the only way I can lose weight. I lose about 1 lb per week. That being said, the last few days I have been able to consume about 1 to 1 1/2 cup of food now. I like the idea of counting my calories. If I can stay to the recommended 1200 I should be fine. Thanks for the input. Julie

[4meonly 4]

Julie,

I had my slight unfill the day before my TT surgery. I've done fine until today. My TT was 2 weeks ago tomorrow. I have been eating every piece of chocolate I can get my hands on. I never liked chocolate. I think I need to schedule a fill. I'm like you, I need to feel a PB coming on to know I'm done. I always thought I was the only one.

Good luck.

Cheryl

[StephC 0]

no, you're not the only one - count me in. Which is why I NEEDED the band and which is why I already scheduled my re-fill!

[4meonly 4]

I just called for a fill and was told that the earliest appointment was for May 12th. I can't go that long! I just ate dinner and ate far more than usual. Sitting around the house bored is causing me have an appitite like I haven't had since being banded. I need to go back to basics, again.

Cheryl

[StephC 0]

Oh Cheryl so sorry you can't get in until May! My band dr has a fairly small practice so its not too hard getting a fill when you want one. I can usually get in within a day or 2. But just to be on the safe side I figured it was better to schedule a month ahead. I work at a country club with a great chef, with the kitchen just outside of my office with those wonderful smells enticing me all day, without a fill I'd be a gonner. Even with the fill I still struggle with the temptations.

[juliegeraci 7]

Ladies, thanks for the response. I guess I am so use to PBs occassionally I think that is when I'm at my sweet spot. What a sick way to think but it works for me! I am doing much better today. I had a nice 6" Subway turkey yesterday which is very low in calories. I did eat some Chinese food yesterday but basically I had 2 meals and only one alcoholic drink which is pretty good for me. I am trying to keep my calories to 1200 a day so we'll see how it goes. Typically I do follow Weight Watchers and do quite well although I must confess I truly do hate counting points! Long story short, I think I am up probably 1 lb or so but back on track today. Thanks for the insight. Julie

[losingjusme 12]

i probably gained about 5-6 pounds during my unfill. but i was truly eating garbage for a little and i couldnt exercise.

now back on track, i've lost those 5-6 plus quite a few more.

[juliegeraci 7]

I think I have gained a few in the last week or so. I gave up alcohol 2 days ago so I wouldn't have any extra calories so we'll see if that helps. Its just weird eating almost normal size portions again. My body is in shock!

[juliegeraci 7]

Girlfriends! I am starving. I am not use to have this hunger. I am trying to stay good by eating an apple. I had Protein and carbs with lunch. Man do I miss my fill!

[tztmama 0]

I use the PB reflex as a sweet spot too..............though I was the only one. Im thinking about maybe getting a small fill. I still cant eat like normal but perhaps eat more than I should. OK, heres my description; I can eat a sandwich, like from subway, but have to take off the top piece of bread. I can eat pizzza if I chew slowly. I even at a it of chow mein and rice, which I could never do with a normal fill. Does it sound like I need a fill? I was down to 145 and just weighed myself and am at 150.