Not much restriction

I made breakfast for my employees at work today and ate one of the biscuits filled with egg, cheese, onion, etc. and I realize I don't have much restriction at all and I can eat anything. I don't even have to eat particularly slowly. I did accidentally drink after I ate yesterday and it was painful, so I have some restriction, but I think I'm just used to eating smaller meals and healthy food, so I do.

I was debating about whether or not to get another fill at my next doctor appointment on Feb. 3rd because I don't want to PB, slime, or throw up, but now I know that I need one. Plus I haven't really lost any weight this week, though I've been good about eating healthy and keeping around 1000 calories a day, although I haven't been to the gym since last week because I've had the flu.

Definitely time for a fill. I'm happy with the eating changes I've made though. I pulled out the promise light margarine/spread yesterday and realized I almost never use butter or margarine anymore and I used to use it all the time. I'm thinking about all the bad eating habits that I don't do anymore and that makes me really happy. I could be doing better as sometimes I eat something unhealthy, but for the most part, I am really happy with my choices and my portions. I just would like to see more of a change in the scale. After losing 7 pounds that week, I lost 2 more the following week, and then have stayed the same since Tuesday. It's kind of sad that I'm not just dropping pounds like crazy just because I'm eating so much better. Apparently I need to work hard to lose weight. Who knew? J/K. It's totally worth it, and I chose Lapband because I wanted to own it. To know that I worked to get healthy. Well, I'm keeping at it, so the scales got to move sometime. I think another fill will help.

Hello i hope you do get that fill remember that fill is too remind you what not to eat and how to eat. My understanding is that you wont throw uo or have pb if you follow the rules. The gym must be on your to do list no matter what. i know i sound as if i have have it packed down and i am not even banded yet but i am serious i am going to use this tool for all its worth. i hope you make that time for yourself and go to the gym even if its you just getting use to the atmosiphere make that a priorty no matter how tired you are. Stay focus even when you feel less restricted know your restrictions and try your hardest. I READ A SAYING NOTHING TASTE AS GOOD AS BEING THIN AND HEALTHY .You can do it heck you have done the hard part already. good luck

hi everyone i've had my foruth fill and down only 26 pounds i fill full put after about a hour am hunger again am i not geting another water in my band i crave foods swetts and salt. pl give me some ideads. thanks

I would ask what you are eating. Have you cut out bread, pasta, rice and potaties. Are you keeping track of what you are eating? It you are eating complex carbs and sweets it is going to make you crave these when your blood sugar levels crash. I would advice a low carb diet for 1-2 weeks to flush it out of your system then add back your fruits and veggies. Remember solid protein first to have something that will stay in your band for a while.

Thanks everyone! Yes, I go to the gym every day and I don't eat any sweets at all right now and very low carbs. I am losing weight, it's just much faster some weeks than others. Guess that's how it works!

Trina, congratulations on your weightloss so far and changing your eating habits. If you feel you need another fill, go for it. You may, however, not want to get a lot put in. If you do have some restriction, you risk becoming too tight. Many people say sometimes just getting .5ccs put in is enough to tweak their band.

Good Luck

Thanks!! That's great advice as I definitely do not want to be too tight. I've heard all the stories about it and it does not seem fun.