Justme9786

I've been banded for 11 months now and couldn't be happier....it really works, however, you have to work with it as well. Once can't think that just because you are banded, you still could eat bad foods and loose weight. You really have to modify your lifestyle and be concious of what you are putting in your mouth. When I eat, I now eat slow and ask myself "am I satified", if the answer is yes, then I stop eating. I eat my calories, not drink them (e.g., rather eat Protein, than have milk shake etc.) Good luck!

(run forrest run)

Do what your gut tells you. If you are not comfortable with the surgeon, seek a second opinion. I know you've vested all this time already, but it's possible that all of that may not go to waste. If you've already been cleared by psych and nutrition, you may be able to forward that onto the next surgeon. Doesn't hurt to look into at least. Do what's best for YOU.

You will know when you are stuck! It's in your chest area generally....you'll most likely Water at the mouth and spit up or PB until it goes away. Try not to get there!!

It really varies....some people can tolerate 5ccs and some can't. I have a 10cc band and my first fill 4 years ago was 2.5ccs. I've went up and down in ccs since then with my highest being 4.4 and I could barely keep liquids down with tht fill. I am now at 3.9 and pretty much have the perfect fill.....for me. If 5ccs works for you, go for it for a little while and see how it goes.

As Toddy wisely said, it doesn't make you feel stuffed full nor is it supposed to. It does make it so you're satisfied after very little food and that satisfaction lasts a lot longer.
A good example, I just had dinner a half hour ago. I had 4oz of pork chop, 1/4 cup of mashed potatoes and 1/4 cup of green Beans. I am totally satisfied and won't start to feel hunger again until after 10:00pm tonight.

I made those instant mash potatoes (the flavored idahoan ones) and added extra extra Water to make them reallllyy liquidy rather than normal thick mashed potatoes. I didn't over eat them though...just used as a separation from the normal plain liquids I was getting bored with. Kind of my treat Also, Tomato Soup was one of my favorites and still go back to it when I have one of those days where my band is reallllly tight. For me, Tomato Soup is usually thicker which fills me up more than regular Soups.< /p>