Shellybell

My surgery was almost 3 yrs ago now. No fill at placement. 6 wks later, he put 5cc in. No change. Another 6 wks and he gave me another 2cc. Still no change. Another 6 wks and another 1cc, I finally found restriction! I remember eating like 4i bites of chicken, 3 bites of potato, and a couple bites of green Beans and being very satisfied. That chicken dinner lasted about 56 meals in my to go box.
Now, almost 3 yrs later, numerous fills and a couple of unfills, I have about 7cc in it and I think I may need a little fill. Im experiencing reflux tho, so i may have another slip. No fills for me in the immediate future.
Hope that helps. Oh, I have a 14cc band
Marci

Ok First of All I don't understand why everybody is talking like they are an expert here. so you have the band four weeks and all of a sudden you know everything? you have some self control now? why didn't you before??! this is a support group and WE (fat people) come here for support not to be criticized not be made feel small because already know that we are making bad choices.
I agree that you aren't making the BEST choices and that you have to remind yourself why you wanted the band in the first place. go to your local support group, talk to your nutritionist. find foods that fill you up yet are nutritious at the same time. your stomach is supposed to go just like it was pre-surgery, that means its healing (that is if there is no Fluid in the band). nevertheless, I reccommend eating foods that are nutritiously satisfying and don't leave you hungry.
one thing I have learned lately (i'm only 4weeks out), but I read this post and i'm learning, that we need to stop looking for the physical satisfaction. we know how much we need to eat, well lets eat that. my nutritionist doesn't believe in starving oneself and making yourself miserable, but if you feel hungry in between meals, drink a Protein shake, eat some greek (low fat/high in protein) yogurt, cottage cheese, etc. (now this is from my nutrtionist yours might be different but you get the idea)
sorry for the rant but im not a fan of the TOUGH LOVE many people choose to express. I'm not an expert as I've stated before i'm only four weeks out, but this is a lLEARNING process for all of us.