To fill or not to fill

[JaimeSTL 4]

I'm trying to decide whether or not to call my doctor before my next scheduled visit. I saw him on May 7th and had to practically beg for a fill. He didn't think I'd need it because I was losing so well. And because of that fact, he said to come back in 3 months. My next appointment isn't until August 6th.

My fills were very aggressive. The first was 3.2 cc and the second was 2.5 cc. I have a 14 cc band. I fill up quickly but I don't stay full very long and I end up hungry between meals. I try really hard to either not snack or have a very healthy snack (cheese, fruit, etc). I had fill #2 on May 12 and I've lost about 16 lbs since then. However, right now I feel that a lot of it is willpower, plus I plateaued for 2 weeks and just broke through that. I will not go backwards so I'm just going to end up hungry a lot if I wait.

I keep telling myself I should just call, but then I keep thinking, he's not going to want to do another fill now because of how much I've lost. I don't have the time to waste to drive out to the hospital, wait, etc., just to be told no. I also don't want to get too tight and then need an unfill because I like being able to eat a decent amount of food. But I don't want to lose any progress.

What do you think?

[JaimeSTL 4]

I think I answered my own question. I always have oatmeal for Breakfast (Quaker Weight Control banana bread--so yummy!) and I never have a problem with it. But this morning, I must be really tight and it is hurting a little going down. How weird. I haven't really had that sensation before. I'm glad I didn't call earlier this week when I thought about it because I'd probably be too tight.

[StLouisGal 1]

Hang in there Jaimie, :biggrin: You are doing great! It's hard to know if you need a fill or not. If you have trouble with stuff you usually eat, you probably don't need a fill.

I have been craving stuff between meals too, I think mostly because I'm bored not because I am really hungry. Eating just sounds like a good idea. I also think I may be craving carbs because I tried eating crackers under my cheese. My doc told me to skip the crackers because they make you crave carbs. Since I stopped eating the crackers I am doing better. I think I will be a very old lady by the time I figure all the ins and outs of this band but I'm sure glad I have it.

My next fill isn't until July 31 and I am wondering if I really need it.

Take care of yourself and keep on keepin' on.