fills....banded march 24th

[darkangel 0]

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:

[♥Amy♥ 5]

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?

[darkangel 0]

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?

[♥Amy♥ 5]

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:

[vlp1968 83]

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!

[twyla420 0]

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!

[twyla420 0]

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

[darkangel 0]

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!