2nd Fill, Goodbye Bandster Hell?

I had my 2nd fill on 1/25/10 - after some reschedules from the Physians Assistant. I have a 10cc band and they added 1cc. My band is now 3.5cc. They did the fill on the xray machine and had me drink Barium. Very cool. The PA said before the fill - it was pretty wide open, then she put the 1cc in and it really did go to a very narrow stream. I must have been swollen first couple of days because I could feel water going through - slight pressure in chest, like something getting stuck. But after 2 days of full liquids and 2 days of Blended diet, it was better.

I do have to be careful with how fast I eat now. It takes me much longer and I eat a lot less. This fill was great! I think I am out of Bandster hell!

I am also glad they did the xray because it showed my band did not move at all - even though I had 2 days of vomitting due to the flu! Phew! That was a big relief to me.

I have noticed that Bread is getting harder and harder to eat - so I will keep phasing it out of my diet. It just hurts too much to eat. Not worth it.

I have lost 31 pounds since Oct 22nd - 10 pounds a month is not bad. I have not started exercising yet, but plan to this week. That will help with toning up and dropping pants sizes faster.

I am not regretting getting the band at all. I love eating smaller amounts. But, bad habits are hard to break, like eating fast. I get reminded every time I eat. And eating smaller bites... it really is an adjustment. But I listen to my stomach closely and have kept up on the vitamins. Overall, I think I doing okay.

I hope everyone else is doing great!:smile2:

that is great!!

I had my 2nd fill 21st... I have a 10CC band and it is now has 4.5 CC and unfortunally i still dont have much restriction ;-( In one way it is good cuz i can drink my 64oz of water with no problem...but i can also eat more that what i should...and im getting hungry between meals..specially know that i am working out 3 times a week.

Anyways...maybe when i get my 3rd fill that will be my sweet spot.

Best of luck!!

You sound like you are right on track!

That's great! I'm 7 months post op and down 60 lbs. I love my band too!