Was way too tight, had unfill, now eating out of control

nymoosic · July 18, 2008

I had 7 ccs in my 10ccs band and could barely eat a 1/3 c. of food per meal. I lost 25 pounds in 8 weeks. At 5 weeks I tried to get a slight unfill but my port had flipped and had to wait another 3 weeks to get unfilled under fluoroscope. Now, I have NO restriction at 5 ccs. I've gained 4 pounds back in a week because I feel like I have a 'get out jail FREE' card! I've called for another fill but have to wait 5 more weeks before they can fit me in. What should I do? After barely being able to eat for 8 weeks I now feel free and can't control myself. I got this tool because I obviously need it. Should I call my doctor and beg them to get me in earlier? My doctor's office is so busy I feel they can't keep up with all the people that need help...but, if I don't advocate for myself I'm going to balloon back up again. I'll be honest and say I'm petrified of what could happen in the next 5 weeks while I'm waiting for another fill. :confused2:

bamboobabe · July 18, 2008

Nymoosic-I feel for you, as I can honestly say that I share in your distress, literally! I had to have an unfill due to acid reflux, and though it was a partial unfill, it has made a huge difference and I'm struggling to control my appetite as well. I'm increasing my exercise to compensate.

I say do whatever you can to get a portion of your fill back ASAP!! My doctor said that when you reach a certain level, it's a very thin line between "sweet spot" and "overfill". So perhaps, 1cc would put you at the right spot to meet your nutritional needs as well as control your portions.

Good luck!

Edited July 18, 2008 by bamboobabe

auntlucy · July 18, 2008

I would definitely call your doctor's office and see if there is anything they can do. Explain your situation just like you did here.

In the meantime, I have found that when I lost weight very quickly that I tend to gain it back faster. Your body just might be leveling off a bit from the more rapid weight loss. You can certainly try tracking your food intake to try to keep you more in check.

Good luck! I feel for you!

juliegeraci · July 18, 2008

If they can't get you in I would suggest getting on a waiting list or something. Having 2 ccs removed is too much. You should have only gone down .3 or .5. I have been through fill hell so I know how it can be. .3 or .5 makes all the difference. 2 ccs is way too much to take out at once. I would go back up to 6 at the very least then try 6.5 or 6.7. Good luck and keep us posted. Julie from CA.

nymoosic · July 18, 2008

Their reasoning (and I do agree with it to an extent) was to let the swelling go down. I know that my sweet spot is between 6 and 7 ccs. I know because I've been both places and neither was right. I'll get there eventually. :thumbup: