How can I tell???

[commitedchick 0]

I am so confused! I got my band in late March 2010 and have had very little weight loss until recently. When I got my 4th fill 3 weeks ago I had only lost 10 lb total. I had finally notice a little restriction after fill # 3, but that seemed to "loosen up" after a couple of weeks and I was pretty much able to eat anything and LOTS of it, so I got the 4th fill. That one REALLY made a difference and I have gone down another 9 lb in the 3 weeks since. I love that, but my concern is that I might be a bit over-filled....how do I know? I am really limited in what I can eat most days (but that seems to vary from day to day). One day last weekend I was able to eat "normal" food in small portions but the next day I could hardly eat at all! liquids are no problem, but on the days I feel especially tight I cannot even manage scrambled eggs or oatmeal.

I have an appointment this afternoon and don't know if I need to ask to have a little taken out or not. I love losing weight...finally...but know that is is not healthy and would be counter-productive in the long run if I don't get adequate nutrition. Any advice?

[carl3024 0]

I know what you mean.After my 3rd fill on 9/2 seem like from day to day i defer. It was hard for me to drink juice.I love loosing but I also don't like the discomfort. Well let me knw if you get a unfill

[commitedchick 0]

Well, I went to my appointment last Thursday and the Dr was pleased with the loss. I told he about my concerns and we discussed the circumstances around the times that I had problems. Came to conclusion that it was likely due to me eating too fast or taking too big of bites. I decided to give it a little time and since then have been very conscious of taking VERY small bites and not eating too fast. NO PROBLEMS since then and the weight loss is continuing.

When I told him about the day that I absolutely could not eat, I recalled that the night before we had company and I ate chicken breast without any problems. He suggested that the chicken from the night before may have been the problem since meat moves very slowly through the pouch as there are no stomach acids and that if it were still present, I would be too full to accept anything else the next morning. Made sense and because things have gone well since, I don't think I need an unfill. YAY!

[rthogode 0]

Glad to hear that everything is going good for you know. I can always tell if I eat to fast or have to big of bites because I will pretty much get sick right after I eat. There is definatly a lot to learn with having the band and every day is a new challenge. I had my surgery in March of 2010 and it has been great I have lost more weight then I ever thought I would in this short time. As of now I lost 58lbs and I am still losing.