So, I had my 6th fill 6 weeks ago. I am now 7.3cc's in a 10cc band. I have been in and out of the green zone for the past 4 months. When I went in for my last fill two weeks ago I told my surgeon I was good to go and did not need a fill. I have loved the restriction I have. I go 6 to 7 hours without getting hungry, no stuck episodes, no PBing, and no vomiting.....UNTIL Friday night!!! I ate a normal meal of chicken and cabbage and it came right up. okay I thought maybe I ate too fast. Saturday lunch I tried to eat brocolli salad, which came right up. That night I was only able to eat 4 peel and eat shrimp before that TRIED to come up!!! Sunday I decided to go back to liquids for the day even though I don't think it I was ever stuck I wondered if maybe the PBing irritated something. Everything went fine Sun and Mon. I was able to get all my liquids in with no problems- had 2 protein shakes and 64 oz. of water each day. Oh I forgot I had tilapia and green beans Monday night-all went down fine. Today I had my protein shake in the AM and ate 2 string cheese sticks for lunch/snack. I just tried to eat greek yogurt and I had to eat that soooo slowly.

Any thoughts? I have been terrified since I was banded about a slip. I thi k this is what has kept me on the straight and narrow about my eating habits!! lol

Thanks for any thoughts you might have on this change. Is this in the normal range for bandsters?

It's frustrating that the band seems to have a mind of its own! It could be hormonal, stress or just plain luck. Regardless, it sounds as though you are now too full and may have to get a small unfill. Don't leave it too long to get medical advice.

Thank you for your response and if this continues I will call the dr. I am in the middle of remodeling my kitchen and went cold turkey off my anxiety meds this weekend ( dr. approved) so stress could definately be part of it!!!!! Also I was able to eat shrimp and carrots tonight, slowly but without incident. Hopefully things will return to normal for me. I've never sought the kind of restriction that prevents you from eating healthy.

It just seemed weird to me to PB after 8 mos of being banded, 4 of that being in the green zone! It's an adventure!!!!lol

I don't know what your doc says, but mine said if I have an episode where anything comes up for any reason I am to go to a clear to full liquid diet for 24 hours to let the irritation pass before resuming soft foods. I dont know if that will help you or not, but I would try that.

Jen

Thanks I'll try that. We never had that conversation because up until this weekend nothing ever came up!