What are your signs that you need a fill? Usually I know that I need a fill but I've got a regular follow up appointment tomorrow and I'm waffling on whether I need a fill or if I should leave it alone for now. So what is YOUR indicator?

If you are getting stuck you do not need a fill. If you are losing about a pound a week you do not need a fill. These are my doctors guidelines for me hugs

if you get hungry after eating 1 cup of food before 4 hours u need a fill.

If you can eat more than one cup and not feel satisfied. Satiety is the goal. So, if you eat a cup or more and find that you're hungry less than 3 hours later you could use a fill. imo

tmf

I know that I need a fill when I can eat more. I don't weigh/measure anything nor count calories. I just eat till I'm satisfied. When I notice I can eat alot more (or I gain a couple lbs), it might be time for a fill. Haven't had a fill in about 9 mths, however, cuz if I get more, I get really bad nightime reflux. Not quite as restricted as I once was, but the reflux is really bad.

Marci

For me personally these are my signs for getting a fill

1. Waking up hungry

2. Wanting to snack between meals

3. Not being satisfied for four hours or more with

one cup of food or less

4. Wanting to snack after dinner.

5. An interest in food ( being in greenzone takes

away any interest in food for me)

When I'm in the Greenzone all those above points are not an issue for me.

Thank you! I am hungry after about 3 hours and it is taking more to feel satisfied. I had to have some removed due to everything getting stuck and if I get a fill tomorrow I will be at that same fill level again which I think is what has me worried about it. Thanks to each and every one who responded

Are you eating the recommended amount of proteins at each meal? Protein intake will help extend your time between meal periods (feeling hungry.)

Thank you! I am hungry after about 3 hours and it is taking more to feel satisfied. I had to have some removed due to everything getting stuck and if I get a fill tomorrow I will be at that same fill level again which I think is what has me worried about it. Thanks to each and every one who responded

How much did you have removed?

My last fill took me a good month to settle into, I had to take even small bites than I was and waited a minute or two in between bites?

How big are your bites, for how long do you pause in between bites? What sort of foods are getting stuck?

Bite sizes vary on which food I 'm eating....generally about the size of the end of my finger. I set a timer and wait 2 minutes between bites. Problem before happened because I did not know you were supposed to do liquids for awhile after a stick to allow swelling in esophagus to decrease. Kept trying to eat which caused reoccurring issues. Had 1cc removed to allow healing.

Hyac from what you've typed you know what you're doing and have learnt the hard way like a lot of us. If you had 1cc removed and you had problems and now you're due for another get a small fill. I've had fills as little as 1 cc and 2 cc spread out over a month, maybe that's what you need to do so it gives your fill time to settle and also so you don't sail right back into the red zone.

Good luck!!!