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4th fill???

i'm considering a 4th fill next week....I've had 3 fills to date, 10.75cc total. I have good restriction, as things do get stuck, BUT i am still able to eat a LOT! as long as i chew it very well, it goes down w/o a problem. I never feel "completely full". I was under the impression that w/the band, I would not be able to eat so much food. Even the nutritionist at my last visit said that i shouldnt be able to finish one of my 2.5oz protein bars at one sitting, and i can! in fact, at times i find myself reaching for one b/c i wasnt quite full after a meal. I wait the 30 minutes - to be sure the signal reaches the brain that i'm full, but the signal doesnt come.

What's your opinion?

note: I am still happy w/my weight loss to date and i am not complaining. I just want to use this wonderful tool to its optimum ability.... and i know in order for it to "work" it has to be at the proper fill level. I am still doing my part - healthy foods, proper portions, exercizing, nothing to drink 60-90 minutes after eating, etc.....

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jmunks2000

LAP-BAND Patients

As you know I go through the same thing. I just left my fill appt and returned with no fill. I explained that I recognize the restriction but I rarely feel satified. My doctor's office does fills under flurocoscopy (or however you spell it) so they can see a person's restriction. They loved my restriction on the xray, they loved my weight loss success thus far. The NP was afraid that even a tiny fill would put me into the red. I told her I felt like I was on the low end of green so she scheduled me to come back in two weeks. A few reminders that she gave me were more water, more protein (lots more protein than my journal indicated) less corn, carrots , sweet peas, and potatoes. I thought I was doing good in the veggies but apparantly they want more green veggies. They gave me some interesting printouts that stated some other suggestions including a jumpstart plan that looks like the pre-op diet. I'll type them up if you'd like.

We are in the same boat, I just blogged about something like this topic this morning.

J_BandRanger

LAP-BAND Patients

thanks jmunks!! if its something you can type up or scan in, i'd love to read it! if it would be easier to send as an e-mail attachment, let me know. maybe i do need another jumpstart?

i read your blog today-----great minds think alike!!!

drowsydad

LAP-BAND Patients

I have felt the same way. I had 9cc filled on a 14cc band and the x-ray folks insisted 4 weeks ago I should be able to feel strong restriction and not need additional fills. I left feeling bullied. That being said, I can eat anything I want with no problem. Occasionly I feel light restriction that passes in 1-2 minutes if I eat rice or swallow big bites without chewing. Most of the time, I cannot tell the band is there. I scheduled another fill next week. Hoping it makes a difference.

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