am i broken?

[Luka Beth 78]

Got my first fill today. I'm 7 weeks postop. Have 5ccs in my 10 cc band. He put in 2cc today.

I felt the restriction when the surgeon was putting in the Fluid and drinking Water but i haven't felt it all evening otherwise.

Its it possible that my physical makeup means i don't have the nerves or sensations in my stomach that signals feelings of satiety or being full?

Everyone always says that after a fill that they have all this restriction and i really dont feel that different at all.

So is it possible that my stomach is broken and it will cause me to never be successful at this?

[Jack 855]

What do you expect it to feel like?

My own fills never felt like anything at first. Over the course of a few days I would become very aware that it would take less and less to hit that "S" mark...."Satiety"!!!!

Sometimes then in 3 or 4 days, only a bite or a 1/2 bite would be plenty. THAT was the sensation I liked. "Not hungry"....and 'Not FULL'....

[2muchfun 8,928]

Most of us took 3-6 fills to feel anything. There's nothing broken and no need to worry. Just keep following your docs orders and go back for more fills till you get the one fill that gives you restriction or satiety.

tmf

[Terry Poperszky 2,784]

My fills would "wear off" I would feel something at first, but that would soon go away as my swelling would go down. As I got closer to the green zone, they would last longer. The last two haven't worn off at all.

[charlesoakes68 62]

It can take several months and several fills to get you to the green zone. Be patient. There's a reason they do it this way- otherwise they'd just fill the sucker all the way up from the get go, right?

[☠carolinagirl☠ 18,722]

you are successful now and will continue to be by eating your allotted amounts and choosing excellent quality foods....i dont anything about fills so i wont comment but the other posters seemed to have hit the nail on the head.

[charlesoakes68 62]

So what is everyone's status now that it's been a couple months? It's been several fills later for me, and i do believe I'm in the green zone. Matter of fact I'm thinking about asking for an un-fill! Restriction is crazy- had some acid reflux last week- and nausea. Very uncommon for me. I was thinking my band is too full yet these past couple days have been great. Maybe I get swelling after these past couple fills? But after a few days the swelling goes down and all is well? I'm not sure. Have any of you experienced this? So far I'm down 80 pounds.

[lellow 1,713]

When you're close to the green zone, that last fill will make you feel overtight for a few days (sometimes up to a week) following the fill because the swelling tips you over. Once the swelling settles down, you'll be at a great restriction level. If you're feeling fine now, I wouldn't go get an unfill. Just enjoy it.

[charlesoakes68 62]

When you're close to the green zone' date=' that last fill will make you feel overtight for a few days (sometimes up to a week) following the fill because the swelling tips you over. Once the swelling settles down, you'll be at a great restriction level. If you're feeling fine now, I wouldn't go get an unfill. Just enjoy it. <img src='http://www.bariatricpal.com/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' />[/quote']

Thanks for the advice. I think you're right. I still have a couple weeks before going back to dr. I'll see how it goes. Who knows? Maybe I'll end up asking for a fill again. Lol. Even with this nice restriction I still somehow feel like I'm overeating. I do use myfitnesspal on a daily basis to track every single thing I eat or drink. According to my logs, I'm not overeating, I average between 1400- 2000 calories a day and have still been losing weight. Definitely a learning process thus far!

[charlesoakes68 62]

When you're close to the green zone' date=' that last fill will make you feel overtight for a few days (sometimes up to a week) following the fill because the swelling tips you over. Once the swelling settles down, you'll be at a great restriction level. If you're feeling fine now, I wouldn't go get an unfill. Just enjoy it. <img src='http://www.bariatricpal.com/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' />[/quote']

Oh and my screen name on myfitnesspal is charlesoakes68 feel free to look me up and add me!

[lellow 1,713]

I don't count calories so don't use myfitnesspal anymore. I'm the kind of bander that just lets my band do it's thing and it maintains my weight easily . But if you're losing, then you're doing well! Eat to satisfaction, not fullness, and you'll be fine!

[lisamase 52]

Hi I'm learning about fills myself. I had surgery 6/3. I had two fills and felt nothing. Went for my 3rd fill Friday and Friday I threw up foamy spit all day and couldn't get Water down. Ate nothing all weekend and can barely drink a sip, going for infill today. I think I lost 5lbs since Friday but I feel like crap. Just want a hAppy medium. Next time I won't push my dr to add more! Dr knows best.

[charlesoakes68 62]

Hi I'm learning about fills myself. I had surgery 6/3. I had two fills and felt nothing. Went for my 3rd fill Friday and Friday I threw up foamy spit all day and couldn't get Water down. Ate nothing all weekend and can barely drink a sip' date=' going for infill today. I think I lost 5lbs since Friday but I feel like crap. Just want a hAppy medium. Next time I won't push my dr to add more! Dr knows best.[/quote']

I experienced the same thing with the foamy spit. Funny thing is that I've had three fills since I first experienced that. It's just the initial swelling after a fill that causes the blockage of the stoma with this mucus. When you get a fill, try this for a few days- sip on warm broth before eating or drinking. That helps to dissipate the mucus plug and allows my liquids or mushies to go down easier. Now when I get a fill, I follow that for a few days. Warm broth or even heated water- followed with a Protein shake- or soft foods, taking very small bites and chewing it till its mush. Seems like my swelling after a fill lasts for 4 or 5 days then after that it becomes easier to eat and drink. Hang in there. Protein shakes and Greek yogurt will be your best friend after fills and can help keep you from feeling like crap

[lisamase 52]

Thanks! Great advice. Lost 7lbs over weekend from not keeping anything down. I had unfil yesterday but having hard time eating. I will try that.

[Luka Beth 78]

Going for fill #3 tomorrow. Also 4 month bandiversary. I think I'm pretty close to finding my green zone. Last fill was only.5 cc to bring me to 5.5. I've had some good restriction but still hungry at the 3.5 hour mark. Hope this one makes me green!