My last fill - 2.4cc in my 4cc band

Christina40 · September 15, 2008

Hey!

I just wanted to share this with everyone briefly - my last fill was on 8/22 - my fill doctor increased my band from 2.0cc to 2.4cc. I did wonderful in the office and for the first 2.5 weeks - but approaching the 3rd week anniversary - the band became very tight. I had to return to liquids after failing at solids & mushies - it lasted for about 5 days. I kept my hydration going and stuck with it - after reading some similar issues on the forum - I felt it would pass.

As of yesterday evening - amazingly enough the band loosen a bit and I am back to solids! Whew! I almost threw in the towel and had some of the saline removed (or unfilled).

This being the first year of life with the lapband - I can only imagine - patience and perseverance is factor! I am continually growing with each day and retraining my brain on healthy choices and what really is enough to consume. It seems the tongue always wants more!

Thanks for listening! :embaressed_smile:

Christina

Edited September 16, 2008 by Christina40
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GR8 · September 16, 2008

Thanks for sharing -- good to know others experience these issues as well.

:tt1: Gina

Christina40 · September 16, 2008

Thanks Gina!

Looks like you are doing great - Congrats! :rolleyes:

Thanks for sharing -- good to know others experience these issues as well.
:tt2: Gina

luckyfive101 · September 16, 2008

thanks for the info! This happened to me also! you would think after the first week post fill you wouldn't experience the "overfill" sensation! Glad to know I am not the only one exsperiencing this! i was a little worried for a while! Keep up the good work!

Christina40 · September 17, 2008

Thanks! It's so nice to know that you aren't on an island!

Take Care! Christina:thumbup:

thanks for the info! This happened to me also! you would think after the first week post fill you wouldn't experience the "overfill" sensation! Glad to know I am not the only one exsperiencing this! i was a little worried for a while! Keep up the good work!

Bunkey1965 · September 17, 2008

Christina . you are doing great. I have 2.8 in my 4cc band. I too had a similar experience although I didnt quite have to go to liquids. I just had to be careful with what I ate for a few days. Then it went back to normal.

Its hard keeping on track but at least the band makes it so you really cant overeat like before.