I need help and direction ! ! !

[arizonafrog 0]

HI all, Let me get right off to the point. I was banded on 10/27/2008 I am down 116 lbs as of 06/29/2009. My last fill was in March I have a 15cc band and I am at 6.5cc right now. I have had great restriction but was having issues on learing how to eat right, it was either to Fast or at times a bit to much. Well I was getting use to PBing at least everyday (big sigh) Well I finally made the transition a few days ago to where now I never eat more then a cup of food and I pick at it and eat s l o w :thumbup: Well now I am freaking out because I have no indication of restriction because I am not pbing but I can say I do not get hungry for a long time and the small amounts I am eating do satisfy me. Now there is another thing I have som pain on my side and in my belly area but not no where up towards my upper chest. I have been having alot of gas the last couple of days and have been told by many that could most deffinetly be that issue with the side and tummy pain. I dont know what to do. I am afraid I have done something wrong. How would I know if I am ok. What does a slip feel like if I have one. Am I over reacting. help direct me. I called my doc and nurse says I am fine. What do I do help!!!:cursing:

[bambam 0]

It sounds like your doctor feels nothing is wrong. So for now I would keep an eye on the symptoms, but if you're really not comfortable with your doctor's response I would make an appointment.

The increased gas could be from eating slowly, you may be swallowing more air than you were before - or it could just be your body's way of reacting to the different eating style.

My sister-in-law's band slipped and her symptoms were acid refux at night and inabilty to eat withoujt getting nauseous - some days were good and some weren't. But she truly didn't fell well prior to her new band placement.

Lastly, I would keep an eye on the stomach and side pain. If it continues keep track of when it happens, if you've just eaten, etc. If your doc felt it was gallbladder related I'm sure they would have said something.

It sounds as if you are doing great with your band and are at your sweet spot for now. Being satisifed from meal to meal, continued weight loss, and no PBing episodes is my idea of perfect restriction!!!

Edited June 30, 2009 by bambam

[slimmap 1]

I agree. It sounds like you are where I wish I was...at the sweet spot. Congratulations on how well you've done with your weight loss!

[arizonafrog 0]

Oh Thank you so much:lol: I'm only half way there. I so hope you are right. Called my doc's office a bit ago and they assured me of what symptoms would be if it was bad....like a slip> constant Vomiting (not PBing) nausiated, pain (bad pain) they told me its just a new feeling so i am worried. what do you all think :thumbup:

[slimmap 1]

It is a new feeling. I didn't quite know that I had restriction at first either, that is, when I had restriction. But you are getting full on less food and staying full longer. THAT is what it's all about. You go girl !! Pam

[RestlessMonkey 7]

What type band do you have if you don't mind? Just curious (monkeys are, you know! LOL) since I haven't until your post even heard of a band that holds 15 cc's...

great loss, by the way!

[slimmap 1]

I don't know what kind of band that I have. I only know that it holds 10 cc's and I now have 2.5 cc's in it. It isn't easy because there is not a lot of restriction. But there is enough so I just have to really try to stick to the bandster rules. Have a happy fourth!

[TSB 1]

116 pounds in 8 months... that is AMAZING! :tongue2:

[Jachut 487]

If you're satisfied and not getting hungry, then your restriction is right. You shouldnt be looking for a hard stop like a pb! Its tiresome, but we just have to stop when we've had enough, not when we're full.

116lb in that time, you're incredible!!! But rely on yourself, not the hard stop of actually vomiting to do it or you do run the risk of doing damage.

i'd keep an eye on the discomfort. If its real pain, definitely follow up on it.

[slimmap 1]

Jachut, you are so right. Looking for a hard stop with PBing isn't a healthy way to permanent weight loss. I tried it for a short while and I felt sick all the time. I am now trying to rely on myself. It isn't easy. It's like the alcoholics say...One Day At A Time.