magicfanpjc

i got my full restriction on my 3rd fill, but it only lasted about 12 days. then it went away. I still had a medium amount of restriction, just not 100% . at my 4th fill the tech told me "sometimes that happens as the saline settles into the nooks and crannys of the band." well i still didnt get full restriction until my 6th fill on june 4th, and now im finally eating small amounts. I did continue to lose weight as i couldnt eat much and i exercise 3x a week. Everybodys different and you may or may not hit full restriction on your next fill (s). This is not to bring you down, just to give you a heads up that it can happen. Other than that problem the band has been very easy for me with no problems. (down 45 lbs in 6 months , so if thats the hardest problem i have , ill take it ! ) Good luck !

Thank you all so much! I'm very careful what I eat...I measure my Proteins, but I'm not writing it down. I guess that's where I need to start. I've had one fill and go back on the 25th. Your advice and encouragement is very helpful. I did do my research, but it seemed that the forums I read pre-op were through rose-colored glasses. I've started my exercise program, so that coupled with proper tracking should put me on the road o wight loss. I guess we all feel that self-pity at times? Thanks again.

Took me 6 months to get restriction. If you have not done so get a food scale. Measure out your solid Protein to 3 oz. Some doctors say to then eat 1/2-3/4 cup low fat/cal veggies. My doctor said to eat veggies until full. Yes this is Bandster Hell. Just because you can eat more does'nt mean you should.

Wow same feelings. In at 5.5 cc in 10 band but everyone is different. I don't know whether to get fill or not because it is hit or miss on how restricted I feel. Different times of day, hour, week, month. I'm down 82 pounds but at plateau and really exercising. I know a little restriction is ok but throwing up is not what doctor wants. With all the rules, we just have to make sure we have small bites, good chewing, eat slow. These I must work on. It's tricky and I question this all the time but love my band (12/10) I chose to take the slow route with many small gradual fills. Size 24 to an almost size 12:)

Magicfan,
I hear ya. Unfortunately or fortunately we're all so different, there's no way to have a uniform method of treating obese people. We all got here in different ways and all lead such different lifestyles. I read how others are doing and how they do it but I rarely agree with or follow the same path to success.
3 months from now you'll be advising someone just like you who is frustrated with how their journey is going and you'll tell them hey girlfriend, been there, done that and the best is just a few weeks away.
Why don't you call your surgeon tomorrow to see if they can move your fill up a week? All they can say is no?
tmf

Thank you all so much! I'm very careful what I eat...I measure my Proteins, but I'm not writing it down. I guess that's where I need to start. I've had one fill and go back on the 25th. Your advice and encouragement is very helpful. I did do my research, but it seemed that the forums I read pre-op were through rose-colored glasses. I've started my exercise program, so that coupled with proper tracking should put me on the road o wight loss. I guess we all feel that self-pity at times? Thanks again.

Thank you all so much! I'm very careful what I eat...I measure my Proteins, but I'm not writing it down. I guess that's where I need to start. I've had one fill and go back on the 25th. Your advice and encouragement is very helpful. I did do my research, but it seemed that the forums I read pre-op were through rose-colored glasses. I've started my exercise program, so that coupled with proper tracking should put me on the road o wight loss. I guess we all feel that self-pity at times? Thanks again.

I would love to add that I've been banded since 12/10...down 81 pounds but I am also in a plateau. Sure, I'm frustrated but I also think hey, I could have never lost this without my band...so think of this all in little baby steps. I am slowly coming out of the green zone and heading towards the yellow zone. I may need to get a fill, a small one. Possibly mid July. Am I ready for another fill, I'm not sure, I've been able to eat better but not losing this week. I am walking and working out. It's such a balance with this band...take the journey and hang in there we definitely have our struggles.

Thank you all so much! I'm very careful what I eat...I measure my Proteins, but I'm not writing it down. I guess that's where I need to start. I've had one fill and go back on the 25th. Your advice and encouragement is very helpful. I did do my research, but it seemed that the forums I read pre-op were through rose-colored glasses. I've started my exercise program, so that coupled with proper tracking should put me on the road o wight loss. I guess we all feel that self-pity at times? Thanks again.

I was banded 3 days after you so I can sorta relate to what your going through right now even though our weight is different and of course I am a guy. I researched for months and continued to educate myself throughout the whole process up till surgery. Last week I posted a rather embarrassing pity poor me rant on my blog. Even though you do all the reading/research it can still be frustrating when the weight loss is slow especially after having gone through surgery.
At first I was not tracking my food intake close enough and realized that is where my problem was. I was trying to differentiate between the good food and the not so good food without taking into consideration of Portion Control. I hadn't had a fill at the time so it was like eating before surgery.
Stick with it. Have you had any fills yet? I just got my 2nd fill this past Tuesday and I think I am starting to find that restriction. Time will tell for sure but accountability is all on me not my band.
Good luck...

I think I narrowed it down to sugar free apple juice...

I'm in week 2 of my pre-op liquid diet. I can't stand the thought of more broth! Suggestions? I'm craving meat! It's supposed to be downhill from here, but it feels worse! My surgery is Fri 13th...6 days!

I had hot and sour Soup strained, wonton soup without the wonton and strained french onion. Worked great! Much more filling than the plain broth plus the taste was 110% better!!!

I'm April 13...yes, Friday 13th. My lucky day!!

Hi everyone! I'm brand new to this, but my surgery date is April 13. I've been reading posts for a while now and finally decided to join in. I'm VERY excited about my band, but scared at te same time. Your stories are all so helpful!

I'm April 13...yes, Friday 13th. My lucky day!!