Unfilled help me please.

gilliebean · October 6, 2008

I had to have my band completely emptied two weeks ago i have gained back 14 lbs so far. I can't get any Fluid back in until the 22nd. I need help on how to get back into this thing before i gain all my weight back. If there is anyone out there with words of wisdom and encouragement i would greatly appriecate any help. thanks so much

Loseweightin08 · October 6, 2008

I understand completely. I had to have an unfill about 10 days ago and have gained and lost the same 2 lbs during that time. Although I did not have to have a complete unfill, I know how you feel. Just hang in there and try and follow the rules. Drink lots of Water and exercise and watch your portions. I know the weight will start to come off again and the 22nd will be here before you know it.....I go back on the 23rd and can hopefully get a fill.

hawki14 · October 7, 2008

I'm new to all of this...why did you have to have your band unfilled?

That's a scary thought to me; paying all of that money for fills and then having it undone? why?

Thanks

Loseweightin08 · October 7, 2008

Hey Hawki14,

The reason I had my unfill is because I was too tight. A few days after my last fill I tried eating dinner and it got stuck. I then PB'D (where you throw up because it won't go down) several times over the next couple of days. My fills are included with the first year, so I don't pay any extra to have an unfill.

BTW, I see you are from Iowa.....I grew up in the Iowa City area, love the fall but do not miss the winters at all:)

gilliebean · October 7, 2008

I had to be unfilled cause for some reason my stomach got really irrated and i couldn't get anything down. My doc had just filled me 4 days before and i was fine untill the fourth day and then i wasn't. I think i got irrated tho cause i had a head and chest cold. When I get sick my band gets really tight for some reason.

aubrie · October 7, 2008

I had to be completely unfilled due to gallbladder surgery. I was completely empty for three weeks while I was healing and had to start over again. I gained 5 pounds. It was a stuggle, but I measured my food like I always did, and tried my best to stick to it. Once I got my fills going again, it fell off in record time. I've lost 7 pounds since my last fill 3 weeks ago. Hang in there. It will work out fine.

hawki14 · October 8, 2008

Hey,

Thanks for the info. Yikes, that's a scary thought...I had my surgery done in colorado, but my fills will be done in Grinnell and they'll be pricey. I hope it goes smoothly and I don't have the same issues!

I live an hour south of Iowa City. There's no place like home! Except for those icy, snowy roads...ugh! Just around the corner, I'm afraid.

Good luck to you!

DesertRose · October 8, 2008

Maybe this would be a good time to do something radical like very low carb for week or so. The low carbing will help keep the cravings at bay until you get another fill. Just a suggestion. :tt1: