Hello fellow lapbanders,

I am 1 month and 1 week post op and went for my first full yesterday and received 3.6cc in my band. I am on liquids for the remainder of the day. I have read that feeling week and irritable is normal due to the adjustment. I have lost 25 lbs so far and am trying to not let my emotions get the best of me due to this restriction. Is there any advice anyone could share about there experiences with adjustments?

Thank you,

Brittany

Hi Brittany,

I have just had my second fill today. I am on liquids for the next two days and then on to mushy and then finally back to regular meals.

I don't feel badly about it. I actually look at it as a fresh start. Gives my band a chance to settle in after the filling and my stomach a chance to accept the change. I think it also helps my metabolism get a kick start in the right direction.

For me it's kind of like resetting the gauge on the gas tank after a fill up. See how far you can get on this tank of gas. Maybe this will be the one that takes me where I want to go, and maybe I might have to stop for another fill along the way before I get there.

Try not to look at it as a restriction or a punishment. It's just a way to help you find that perfect balance you need to help your band work the best for you.

Make sure you are eating enough Protein in your diet. Have something every other hour or so and you won't feel sluggish and weak. Also remember to hydrate, that can also make you feel sluggish if you are dehydrated.

Soon you'll be back on regular foods, and your tummy will thank you for the chance to get used to the band change.

I never felt anything from my fills until I started eating normal foods and then it was just more restriction. I haven't heard of anyone else being cranky over a fill?

The irritability you are feeling is most likely due to the lack of protein and nutrients and NOT because of being on "liquids" so make those beverages count! Make sure you are getting lots of protein for the rest of the day in shakes or powder and don't worry, you will be back on food soon.

I know every surgeon/story is different but I find it interesting that your first fill was a 3.6 which seems like an odd number. I have gone twice and have gotten 1cc each time to make two because my surgeon said why rush it and feel ill during the process.

Good luck!!

Whenever I get fills I always feel nauseous. I think it's because they remove all the fluid, than reinject it and it just throws my stomach for a loop. I also feel lightheaded that day but I know it's because I'm back on liquids and not getting 100% of my caloric intake. But that soon goes away after solids are introduced.

Thank you all for sharing your advice and personal experiences. I feel better to know that this is a new beginning to living healthy. I consumed more protein today and feel much better, I think I was lacking the proper nutrients.