OK.....I was banded on march 24th.... so 5 weeks post-op yesterday.....now Im seeing my doctor for a fill on Monday...what I want to know is do I need a fill?...... does getting stuck have anything to do with needing a fill....Im thinking no.....in a way ...because I get stuck when I don't chew enough.... ( a few times for about a min)...Im eating about a cup of food for lunch and dinner... and having a small breakfast.... not really hungry ... and never eat at night... so do I need a fill? ....Im joining the gym today......maybe I will start to feel hungry with the workouts???.... maybe I should get my fill? what have you done so far??????:redface:

Hmmm that's a toughie. I'm supposed to get a fill on the 7th and I have slimed a time or two but that was from taking too big a bite of some fish and not chewing it enough. Other than that I feel no restriction but then again I haven't experienced "Bandster Hell" either. I'm never "starving". I guess just talk to your surgeon and he/she will help you to determine whether you should have one or not.

I could be wrong because I know some people were given different instructions than others but isn't a cup of food too much for a meal? I thought we shouldnt be eating more than a 1/2 cup at a time? Maybe you're not hungry because you're eating more?

12 a cup???....LOL...maybe thats why most of the time I don't finish what Im eating.......well I guess your right....I will chat with my doctor...and see if Im eating to much..... a 48lb loss so far I would think Im doing alright......well 48lbs is awesome!!! BUT,,, if Im eating too much I want to know!...

(plus Im nervous for my first fill)...... when does banster hell usually start for most pple?

48lbs is AMAZING! Congrats!!

Ummm...i think Bandster Hell usually starts for most people around a few weeks after surgery to when they get good restriction. I've just been getting in lots of Protein and I've been ok. I do get hungry but not ravenous. I'm hoping I never have to experience that. I figure if I was able to get through 2 weeks of just Protein Shakes then I can handle Bandster Hell :redface:

I haven't been told a specific measurement for the amount of food- 1 cup doesn't seem like too much to me. If you are not hungry I would say wait on the fill. Maybe postpone your appt. for a couple weeks and see what happens. Good luck, your doing great!

I was banded on March 24th too. Congrats on your loss. I went for my first fill last week. But I didn't need one. They said that I was losing at a good rate. I can only eat about 1/4 - 1/3 cup at a time, so they didn't want to mess with that. Yes, I eat every 2-3hrs. but they said as long as I'm losing and I'm not having issues with getting stuck of Pb-ing…I was doing okay. I've had no issues. If you don't feel you need a fill, just go and speak with them anyways. You'll be encouraged and can always make another appointment in a few weeks. There isn't a hurry. You're doing great!

I forgot to add that my Dr. added 4cc to my band when I had the surgery. So. I have had good restriction.

Thanks Amy.... it looks like were all loosing!!! and not gaining.....thank gawd!......:redface:

I just made a appointment for the 17th of May..... the 10th was not a good day.... (he only sees us on mondays)

so I will deffinatly know by then.... 2 weeks 2 days ish :thumbup: .

...Im thinking with the workouts....Im might need a fill by then....

hope your all doing well.... living good and making friends with your band!....LOL... she pisses me off at times...when I get a little stuck (even though its my fault)

if anyone was feeling depressed like I was in the beggining...I hope your feeling better....Im feeling allot better.... had some issues with coping and dealing with my new life and band...

take care!