3 months ago I had a fill of 1cc and for 2 days i couldnt drink anything or even swallow my own spit. I had to have an emergency unfill of .5 cc's and i thought every thing would be alright. My doctor is a very hard guy to get an appointment with on the fly... But for the past 3 months Ive had the worst heartburn all the time, i dont even think i was getting more than 5 or 600 calories in during the day, and eating was becoming an issue. complete with dizzy spells and no energy. I had an appointment with him again 2 days ago and I had him take out half of the 5 cc's in my band, which puts me at 2.5 cc's now. He was upset with me for even wanting that much taken out at one time, but i needed the break for my stomach to begin "healing" from all the heartburn. Ive stuck with 1200 calorie diet since the unfill trying to get to 1200 the best i can without eating junk. but ive gained a pound and im not sure if i should cut my calories down or stay at 1200. I only say this because of the lecture my doctor gave me about "Im going to gain like 20 pounds now because of my unfill" and I dont think after all the hard work ive done the past year i can handle that kind of gain.

We all can gain or lose 2 lbs a day in just Water weight. Sodium, TOM, stress, carbs, all contribute to our bodies retaining fluids. 1 lb is no big deal.

tmf

We all can gain or lose 2 lbs a day in just Water weight. Sodium, TOM, stress, carbs, all contribute to our bodies retaining fluids. 1 lb is no big deal.

tmf

AMEN! I myself can flucuate at least 10#'s from morning to night...depending on water intake, exercise, etc. Drinking a half gallon of water is upwards of 4#'s...I suggest looking week to week, not day to day for real numbers. I do weigh daily, but only for an idea if I need to up fluids even more.

I am in the same boat ad a fill last week have eaten nothing anything I drink is coming straight up. I got my surgery done in belguim so a&e in Ireland won't touch me I now have to wait until the nurse comes to Dublin next Friday and I am going to get a good defill. I have lost a stone in a week but I did not enjoy loosening it.

Please forgive my bluntness, but your doctor doesn't sound like he actually cares or even fully understands the device he's implanting in people. For him to say "you're going to gain 20 pounds" because you needed an unfill is not only horribly cruel but downright wrong. You did the right thing getting Fluid removed- walking around too tight could've resulted in a slip. If he can't see that and be supportive of you, perhaps you need to consider a new doctor with both a heart and a brain.

I'm no doctor but I honestly think you're doing everything right. I stay in the same calorie range as you 1000-1200. As stated above, gaining a pound or two really is no big deal. My weight can fluctuate even 3-4 pounds a day depending on Water weight, TOM, even salt intake.

Don't let your doctor give you doubt. You're doing great and will continue to do great.

Best wishes.

I wouldn't count calories, per se. Follow your band food plan, let the calories take care if themselves.

1/2 cup meal, including 3-4 oz dense, lean protein, the rest low carb veggies. You can snack on string cheese, NF Greek yogurt ranch and raw veggies.

I would count protein grams (60-80 per day) and avoid white carbs and processed food. You will lose doing this.

Hang in there...I've lost with my band 100% empty for 10 months.