Jump to content
×
Are you looking for the BariatricPal Store? Go now!

what the heck is wrong with me!!!



Recommended Posts

Ok here goes...............I am hungry morning, noon, and night!!!

No it is not head hunger.......Stomach growls, headache, etc!

I was banded April 20th was hungry by the second day.........had a fill in June, was still hungry, went back 2 weeks later because something got suck, and had to be completely unfilled for 6 weeks. Just got filled again 3 weeks ago. I have no restriction, can eat everything. This is a nightmare, all I am doing is dieting, not losing any weight either. I hurt my foot and shoulder do to a fall, so I can not exercise for at a month doctor said.

Not do for another fill till September.

I know this is just a aid, but it is not aiding me at all.

I just wish I had some restriction, just a little.

Oh I have a 10cc band and 2.5 fill.

Going to Texas at end of October to see son and family. They saw me a week before surgery, was hoping to surprize them with some weight loss.

PLEASE HOPE ME GET INTO THE RIGHT FRAME OF MIND :biggrin:.

Thanks all

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

You don't have enough fill yet. You need to be patient is all.

I have a 14 cc band and I didn't get restriction until fill 5 which happened 7 months out. Unfortunately it was during the last half of my last semester at nursing school and I freaked out. I choked on EVERYTHING. So I had a slight unfill the next month. Then my next fill (and after finals) I finally FINALLY hit the green zone; a mere 9 months after surgery. I have lost over 2/3 of my weight since that day.

Many docs feel slow fills are preferable to aggressive ones (you can google it if you want, partly related to esophageal spasms) and while the debate is ongoing, I can say that my doc and his philosophy worked well for me.

The band isn't a race...I plan on keeping it for a long time.

So the problem is with your expectation and I understand that. I thought we'd get the band and hunger would be gone. It doesn't work that fast, though. And hitting the right "fill" level is a process. But it will happen. You just need to let it.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Thank you so much restless money for your response. I will surely take it to heart!!

congrats on nursing school!

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

You definitely need more of a fill. I was in the same baot as you but we can go in once a month and he would give me 1cc each time. In May, I was up to 10cc's and finally got good restriction. I went back July 29th and only let him give me .5 since I was still somewhat having good restriction. I find that now - I can hardly eat during the day but can usually eat a decent size dinner. September is just around the corner - good luck!

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Thank you very much! It's hard to be patient but it will happen for you and you may find, like I did, that slower is better. I trusted my doc, although sometimes it was HARD! :biggrin: Hang in there!

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

i thought i was the only one feeling like this...

I'm just over a month out, and I've been hungry since about 2 weeks post op...now i have very little restriction, get VERY hungry too....I try keeping meals to the 3-4 oz like he said (so that i would be ready for the fill) but shit, if I do that, i'm STARVING...so i eat a little more than the 3-4oz...

They told us this would happen (my doc office did anyways)...my first fill is less than 2 weeks away and i truly wish it was sooner...i'm looking forward to having some restriction!

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now

  • Trending Products

  • Trending Topics

  • Recent Status Updates

    • buildabetteranna

      I have my final approval from my insurance, only thing holding up things is one last x-ray needed, which I have scheduled for the fourth of next month, which is my birthday.

      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
    • BetterLeah

      Woohoo! I have 7 more days till surgery, So far I am already down a total of 20lbs since I started this journey. 
      · 1 reply
      1. NeonRaven8919

        Well done! I'm 9 days away from surgery! Keep us updated!

    • Ladiva04

      Hello,
      I had my surgery on the 25th of June of this year. Starting off at 117 kilos.😒
      · 1 reply
      1. NeonRaven8919

        Congrats on the surgery!

    • Sandra Austin Tx

      I’m 6 days post op as of today. I had the gastric bypass 
      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
    • RacMag  »  bhogue925

      Hi, I’m new here. I’m currently on the liver shrinking diet. So far so good, but I have to say I haven’t found a protein shake I like. Anyone have any suggestions please? My surgery date is September 17th. 
      · 2 replies
      1. BlondePatriotInCDA

        Fairlife Core are by far the best. They taste just as they are - chocolate milk. You can either get the 26 grams or the 42 grams (harder to find and more expensive). For straight protein look at Bulksuppliments.com ..they have really good whey proteins and offer auto ship plus they test for purity. No taste or smell...

      2. BlondePatriotInCDA

        Fairlife has strawberry, vanilla and of course chocolate. No more calories than other protein drinks. Stay away from Premiere, they're dealing with lawsuits due to not being honest about protein content.

  • Recent Topics

  • Hot Products

  • Sign Up For
    Our Newsletter

    Follow us for the latest news
    and special product offers!
  • Together, we have lost...
      lbs

    PatchAid Vitamin Patches

    ×