Trying to get under 200

aprilk1772 · July 21, 2008

Hi, My name is April. I weigh 254 lbs. I started at 279. I was banded on Jan 8th, 2008. Very excited to be part of this web site. My goal wieght is 180. I would be super happy with that. I went for a third fill on Fri. the 18th. I am very restricted. I can only drink hot fluids. I had some grits yesterday morning. That was fine. But I called my fill person and she said I should not have done that. So I am back on hot liquids for 3 days. I have lost a couple lbs. since Fri. Just being on liquids. Anyway I hope I am not to full. I have a J & J and I am full to 9 whatever you call its. Let me know, if anyone has experienced this type of restriction and if its ok. Thanks.....:crying:

loveangelpet · July 21, 2008

i've been banded since november.....never had to do 3 days of hot liquids because nothing would go down. i dont know what to recomend..every dr is different but that doesnt sound too good to me...not being able to eat ... and only hot liquids..be careful

losingjusme · July 21, 2008

welcome to LBT.

MarySJ · July 21, 2008

I was banded June 13, 2008 and had my first fill on July 17, 2008. My doctor told me to have only Clear Liquids for the first 2 full days, then full liquids for two days after that. Once that time was up, I could continue with the soft foods.....guess each doctor is different.

losingjusme · July 21, 2008

hi Mary,

each doctor is VERY different, best advice would be to follow YOUR doc's advice.

good luck

orea15 · July 21, 2008

April, you sound too tight for me. If you find after a couple days you still can't eat, call your surgeon and go in for a slight unfill. Too tight will slow your weight loss and possibly endanger your band.

Good luck!

Orea

aprilk1772 · July 21, 2008

Thank you for your info. I went and got .5 taken out and I feel so much better. I lost 6 lbs in the meantime. So my metabolism is kickin right now. Clear fluids 2 more days the full liquids 2 days then mush for a day then intro to solids once again. No damage, but thanks to this forum was able to get the help I needed right away before any serious problems. Thanks szo much. You guys know best. Thanks again.