I've had my band for almost 3 months and have since had one fill of 4.5cc. I't started out just fine for the 1st two weeks as long as I chewed well and didn't drink while eating. However, I am no longer to keep down any kind of meat. Even the little chicken chunks in soup bother me. I tried plain hamburger yesterday and threw it all back up 30 mins later. I eat very small portions, but I'm growing tired of soup and shakes. I made an appointment to get a little fluid taken out, but I don't want to upset my weight loss as I am right on track. Has anyone else had this issue or have any ideas of different ways I can cook the meat to make it more digestable? I do just fine with crab and hot dogs, but thats it. What do ya say?

Slight unfill. Not eating dense Protein isn't healthy nor advised with the band. Eat less calories than you burn and your weight-loss will continue.

Good luck!

agree with reverie. a tiny unfill - you'll be amazed at what a difference it can make!

maybe try more fish - I especially love tilapia & halibut. Fast & easy to cook, good Protein & pretty soft so easy to get down.

cheers,

chloe

Well, I tried tuna, but that was a fail. I'm gonna try some salmon tonight. I just hate wasting food. My husband has become my human garbage disposal, causing him to gain weight. I don't want that either obviously. I can't get in for an unfill until the 24th, which is quite a while. I haven't been able to take any of my medications for a week either which isn't good. However I live in a town surrounded by cornfield so there aren't any other options as far as a different doctor anywhere close. My surgeon only does fills/unfills on Thursdays and since he is the only one around, there is always a long wait to get in. You'd think they would make an exception since I can't take my medications, but oh well.

Thanks for the advice!

An unfill of 0.25-0.50 cc can make the difference between you losing weight by eating healthy food and damaging your band and stomach by throwing up and getting stuck all the time.