OK my "Tool" is working Too Good.

[Mickey527 0]

I am one of those complaining that I have been using willpower to lose and the band hasn't helped much. I have had a few fills and am starving all the time. I eat as much as my son's at dinner and only stop because I know I ate enough, not because I am full.

Each fill was approx .2 cc.

I complained to the Dr how I am starving and think about food all the time so this time they gave me 1cc. Had the liquid diet for 2 days, then mushie and had no problems.

This morning I had yogurt for bfst and then made a cup of tea. I tried to drink it and wow, PB to the max.

I have never had PB and didn't think it would happen with tea, or any liquid for that matter. Especially after eating yogurt for bfst.

I put a call in to my Dr but I guess they are not in today. I want to get a small unfil ASAP.

I am able to swallow the smaller amounts of saliva now but if I watch a commercial for food or think about food I start to slime like a hungry dog. I am hungry but afraid to eat.

I had a small Protein Bar for lunch and kept it down but sliming small amounts.

I am afraid to drink anything but am thirsty. I guess I past my sweet spot.

I am just glad this happened now, I am going out of town for New Years and wouldn't want this to happen away from the Dr.

Will let you know what happens as soon as I hear from the DR.

[elcee 3,341]

How long after eating did you drink the tea? Did you wait at least 30 min ? If not that probably caused your problem. It doesn't sound as though you are stuck or too tight. I would suggest sticking to soft foods for a while and if you are OK then add solids. i don't think you need an unfill just remember not to eat and drink at the same time.

[msampson 0]

Since The third week of novemeber I have been able to eat alot. At first I was restrickted and could not eat first thing in the am now I am hungry all the time I am eating everything like Cookies and cheese nip ( i know not good) I think its time for another fill. but i am scared last time i thought it was time and they ended up taking out what they had put in scary but i have to get this weight off and i have no motivation to eat right at this point.

[Teacher07 3]

Mickey I don't think you are too tight either. I would say give it some time before you go in for an unfill. I would also try just liquids for a day or two to make sure you are not just swollen.

[Doreenm 0]

Mickey the same thing happened to me...see my post recently. I had a fill of 1.5 cc and I can't tolerate any solid food...it come right up. I had 1/2 container of small yogurt for bfst and I was not hungry at lunch but forced down a Protein Shake. Will have some Soup (broth) for dinner and hope it stays down. I am also going away over christmas (on a cruise) and may have to go for a small unfill if this does not improve in a week. Try the liquids for a few days. Hope you are better soon.

[happy2lose 0]

Did you get all your Water in yesterday??? If you didn't, this will make you feel tighter the next day. I also notice if I have alcohol I am tight the next day.

I have days when my band seems tighter then the previous day. It happens all the time. Don't be too quick to rush in for an unfill. It may not be necessary. Focus today on getting in all your Water. If you feel tight return to liquid Protein for a day and try again with solids tomorrow.

The band is a fickle tool. Expect to experience intermittent tightness. It happens!

[Mickey527 0]

Well the Dr never called me back so I am still at the same fill amount. Yesterday I ate like normal without any problems.

I can't believe I PB'd on yogurt but I guess I either ate too fast or just went with the tea too quickly. It was about an hour after the yogurt though.

I can't eat canned peas either although I used to love them. The peas were the only food I have had problems with since the band. I got pain when I swallowed them, no PB or vomiting, just some pain as they passed down.

I am going to try the Dr today just to yell at them for never returning my call and at least reassuring me.