Frustrated

[aslimmerme 1]

You guys, i'm really need yur help i was banded in august i have lost 40 from then until now most of it was early on now the weight is really at a stand still im confused getting depressed not understanding what is wrong now im really trying to lose and nothing is happening. I have a 10cc band and righ tnow i have 5 1/2 cc in it. i can eat more than i feel i should be eatting. when i got my last fill which was on the 1st of dec the dr filled 1cc which gave me a total of 6cc and had me to drink sum Water it seemed ok then it came back up, and so they took half a cc out. i think what sum of the issue with that is everytime i go they make me drink sum water laying down (which i think is crazy i try to sit and they say no no lay back down, part of that i think is because my port is in my stomach and they have a hard time finding it, so to keep them from having to deal with it, but i could be wrong). I'm walking,I walk 5 days a wk eating baked meats and salads yogurt, and things like that but nothing is happening, my weight feels like its at a stand still. I"m feeling real down right now, can u guys help me out, can sum not feeling good abt my weight loss at this point. any suggestions.

[ElfiePoo 109]

The solution is simple. Tell them you can't drink lying down. That you couldn't before the band and you certainly can't now. If they insist...refuse.

If I eat or drink anything even in a slight recline, I'm going to have difficulties...and did before the band.

Edited December 9, 2009 by ElfiePoo

[aslimmerme 1]

Thank you, ElfiePoo. i'm thinking that might be the problem cause they keep thinking they are doing good with the fills but it not im not feeling restrticted at all i know able to eat more than i should, cause i dont have enough in my band. By them having me to lye down i get a lil choked up and Water cause back up and they wont listen, i can kick my own self for this cause u are so right i shouldnt have insisted on standing cause this is not working for me at all. now this is the another problem, not next fill is for jan 5th, and my dr office is 1hr 30mins away for where i live should i call them and talk to them again abt my fills or should i wait until my next app??

[ElfiePoo 109]

not next fill is for jan 5th, and my dr office is 1hr 30mins away for where i live should i call them and talk to them again abt my fills or should i wait until my next app??

Well I tend to be a take charge kind of person...which is probably why I own my own business ...so I'd call them up and tell them you need to come in for an appointment and a fill given that your next fill is almost a month away and through a very difficult time filled with food everywhere.

If they are unresponsive, explain to them that you are unhappy with the way they did the last fill (making you lie down to drink) and that as a result you aren't getting appropriate fills.

If they're still unresponsive, I'd seriously do a search in your area for other bariatric centers because you can switch to another doctor who will be more responsive.

I still can't get over this idea of trying to drink Water while lying down and assuming that you're overfilled when it comes back up.

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[grizzlyrider 0]

Drinking while lying down does not make sense to me either. My doc makes me sit up with the needle still sticking in me when I drink my Water. They sometimes put more in or take some out while I am drinking the water.

[aslimmerme 1]

thanks u guys, i'm going to take yur advice and call them on this one, cause i feel like i keep wasting time going that far for an appointment to not, be getting anywhere. I agree with u all i never understood why i have to lay down and drink the Water, it does not go down right. i will call tomoro and post u guys what they say abt getting another fill. thanks agn.

[mizofatso 0]

Well i am facing the same exact problem , i have 9 cc in and i am able to eat normally , for example yesterday , i was able to eat the following

1- big cub of yogurt

2-half a sub sandwich

3-a tuna toast sandwich

4- 1 litter of juice

5- a can of crab meat

6- 3 pics of KFC fried chicken

now that is no less than what i used to eat before the band ! i dont know why i cant feel any restrictions , i m having doubts that i have a stretched pouch or something , i dont know what to do really :scared2:

but the thing is , on the day of my fill o saw the liquid thing on the xray go slowly down so i saw the restriction then , i cant figure out what happened

[ElfiePoo 109]

Mizo,

Did you eat 3 pieces of KFC chicken at one sitting? If so, that doesn't 'sound' like you have restriction.

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[mizofatso 0]

yes in one sitting :eek: , but how come i dont feel any restriction while i have a 9 cc fill :thumbdown: what could be wrong ?

[soocalchic 1,087]

Mizo hate to be a downer but just because you can eat it doesnt mean that you should.. How long are you taking to eat a meal? You should only allow yourself 30 minutes to eat. Alot of bandsters end up grazing because they let their plate sit for hours.

[ElfiePoo 109]

yes in one sitting :eek: , but how come i dont feel any restriction while i have a 9 cc fill :thumbdown: what could be wrong ?

Three pieces at one go and you didn't feel full or have a feeling of pressure in your chest with 9 cc's? Ok...what's one sitting...15 minutes...or an hour or more?

If it was over a short time (the amount of time we should allot for eating...like 30 minutes), then I'd ask your doc. We're all different and it could be you need more fill.

If it took you awhile to eat it (e.g. one poster took an hour and a half to eat hashbrowns and eggs), then remember the band doesn't stop grazing. We still need to 'step away from the plate'.

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[BonMag 1]

I have read other bandsters say that when they start to feel like they can eat too much, and fear that their pouch has stretched, they do liquids only for two or three days. That way your pouch will have the chance to retract some.

Try that and see if it helps at all. If it helps a little- give liquids a few more days. I know it won't be easy, but it beats putting all the weight back on.

GOOD LUCK!!!:rolleyes2:

[mizofatso 0]

Thanks all for your replies :thumbup:

[aslimmerme 1]

thanks you guys