Question About Fills

[Marylouklein 4]

I have a 14cc band and I just had my 4th fill about 3 weeks ago. I am now at 7cc's. Is it possible that I can after two weeks really feel the resticrition. I did not feel it right away. I use to be able to have half of a whole wheat muffin and now I can not even eat any kinds of bread, Pasta or rice. I can feel it get stuck. I also have not been feeling so well. I am really tired and drained, I exercise every day but I don't feel like I am getting enough nutrition as I am only eating twice a day and very small portions. Which I like that is the point right?? However I need some tips on how to get all the nutrition your suppose to get. I can only eat soft foods which is fine with me but I feel like I am losing my appetite. Any advice?? I don't really have the symptoms of a slippage so I am not too worried about that. I just have not been feeling very well lately.

[♕ajtexas♕ 3,771]

Yes it can take a few days or weeks for a fill to take effect. Plus other factors can tighten your band, stress, tom, sinuses, etc. I fine that after a fill I have to relearn how to eat, small bites, etc... Your bites might be small but are they small enough?

I eat Protein first if you are doing mushies, greek yogurt, soft cheese, tuna salad are all good choices.

Good luck.

[Marylouklein 4]

Thank you. Yes I do have to re learn how to eat. I have been having yogurt that seems to be very soothing and it fills me up for the most part. Also I have taken a like to eggs. Have not been a huge fan but they seem to be really good and easy to eat:)

[♕ajtexas♕ 3,771]

Sounds like you are doing it right. If you get to where you can't drink, call your doc don't mess with being too tight. It's not worth it.

[Marylouklein 4]

Oh wow I did not even think of that. I see him next week hopefully he will take some out if needed. Thank you so much