Okay, here is my question--I am scheduled for a fill tomorrow--it will be my third fill. The first two did not feel like thay did anything--the first one, I only got .4 cc in my 4cc band--went back about a week later, and was down to .2 cc's and he added another .6cc's. I felt a little restriction for about a week or two, but have since felt pretty wide open. The thing is, I am losing pretty steadily still, so I am not sure if I need the fill or not. I guess I just feel like I should only be able to eat a certain amount, and if I am able to eat more than that, then I need a fill. I seem to get hungry about three hours after a meal. I just don't know. I think part of the reason I am still losing so steadily is that I am working out pretty much every day--some days twice a day. But last night for example I ate almost an entire can of Fat-free pringles! I feel like if I had a good fill, I wouldn't be able to eat nearly that much. So the question is--to fill or not to fill?

Connie

If you cna eat a half of sandwhich or more it is time for a fill! First of all my clue I need a fill is that I can eat bread at all. I can barely eat less than 1/2 cup of food when I have good restriction.

I think a can of Pringles, all be it Fat free signals you need a fill to me. I have a 4 cc band as well, my 3rd fill on Friday took me to 2.75 ccs. I am very touchy with fills, and know right away when I need a fill. You get to know your body. TO me it sounds like you need a fill! Good luck!

Thanks Brandy-I don't usually get that carried away with eating, but just the fact that I am physically able to suggests I need a fill, right? I guess I threw the fact that they were Fat-free in there to make it sound better than it actually was! I am definately going to keep my appointment. Does your doctor do your fills while you are sitting up, and sipping water? Mine says that if I feel like the water is not going straight through, then I am too full, and he takes some out, but usually I just feel like I need to burp, and I'm not sure if that is the same thing. Maybe tomorrow I will err on the side of being a little too full, and if it is, I can always go back for an un-fill.

Connie

I would never advocate pushing a fill, but I have learned very bitterly it is easier to get a small unfill if you are too tight rather than try to get them to give you more fill if you are still too loose. Tell them you just want to try to little more of a fill, not much. I have leared it is the small difference extra that can help. Let them know how much you are able to eat now so they can help you!

I get my fills laying down on pillows. My port is now "sinking" into my body and it is making it harder to fill sitting up, so I lay down and drink as song as they are done. I am loosing all my body fat on the inside I guess...lol..

After thinking I think I am on my 4th fill, so I hope I am getting the hang of it.

sounds too me like you need the fill. if you are losing weight and working out than you can wait a while and not rush it. but you dont sound to me like you have much restriction.

If you can eat a whole can of ANYTHING you need a fill. Chips go down easy but not a whole can! Get the fill and try, try, try to stay away from temptation. Good Luck!!