Second Fill Update

Had my second fill Tuesday. They added 2cc for a total of 4cc.

Still not feeling restriction. They say this is normal since they used a bigger band. Might be a few more fills.

I feel impatient. Mostly because I am not losing weight. Just maintaining the 30 lbs I have already lost.

Diet is an issue. Working on it, but old habits are tough. Especially when eating out with the family. I have been eating fast food salads if we end up at some place where we need food fast. Skipping diet soda and being very good about sticking with water. No carbonated beverages.

I have not had a beer since two weeks pre-op. Sometimes I really miss it, but staying true on that goal. Went to a micro-brewery and felt out of place with my ice water.

I have scheduled my 3rd fill in two weeks. Hoping that might be the moment I can feel restriction. It would be a relief to know things are working.

I feel like maybe something is wrong, though I know it is all in my head. I get panicky that I will not lose weight, and everyone who knows I had the surgery will see me as a failure.

The x-ray tech that administered my fill said that she could see good restriction. She even showed me the narrow passage where the band was.

It just seems odd that it can show up on the x-ray, but I can still eat whatever I want as quickly as before the surgery.

I am trying hard to chew 30 times and not drink water with meals. Easy to forget sometimes.

Better get some sleep.

Bye for now.

Chris

Soon you will start feeling the restrictions..it is hard when you are "waiting" but then bam it hits. Mine it fast and then it was too much. I have a 10cc band..I hit 6.25 on my 3rd fill..I am at 5.5 now. I have learned patience. It has been since Nov 09 so I no longer feel out of place when I go out and don't drink what everyone else has but it is hard to convince the waitress that I don't want anything to drink..so I try to stahl and say I havn't made up my mind yet, which they usually will bring me water. It is better to have nothing in front of me when I am eating..no temptation. You are doing great..just hang in there it will all come to together for you.

I felt exactly the same way as you. I remember everyone telling me to be patient and being annoyed. Ha! But here I am telling you to be patient. Once it comes, it will be easier to make good choices.

Keep up the good work!!

Thanks for the comments. I had my 3rd fill and I think I am starting to feel a little restriction. Mostly when I drink water too fast. Food however, I can still eat whatever I want. I have gained a few pounds now, so I am a little down about that. On the upside, the band fill tech said I was getting much closer and would notice much more with each passing fill. My next fill is on June 1st.