Hello there, as of last week I was 1 year banded and had nothing but troubles. First I wasn't loosing then had a fill and still didn't loose following that I went back and had no fluid in the band. So I got refilled and went back for a check up and everything was fine. Then it came to where it wasn't able to eat meat or carbs so my doctor was going to Un fill as it may have been to tight but he couldn't find the port. So 1 week later I had to have a X-ray and drink this awful corky stuff he checked the band was in place and port turns out everything was ok. Except the flow through the band was to loose. He then removed all the fluid and refilled it with a bit extra to help. With in a week of doing this iv lost 10lbs and this May sound strange but the restriction is a whole different experience than before. So my point in this is to ask has anyone else had similar problems? And how would you describe your restriction (feelings, reflux, portion size ect) this would be very helpful. I'm also looking for friends on myfitnesspal from other people who have the band to get a in site as to what they can eat and how the band is working for them. Please add me thecutecandygirl Thank you xx

Every fill is going to have a different effect. If you can't tolerate something now, try again in 2-3 weeks. You may be able to tolerate it at another fill level as well, it just depends on the food, the fill and your band.

Every fill is going to have a different effect. If you can't tolerate something now' date=' try again in 2-3 weeks. You may be able to tolerate it at another fill level as well, it just depends on the food, the fill and your band.[/quote'] thank you, this will be my 5th fill just with how affective it's being I'm not sure it's as my doctor says the sweat spot?! Have you found your sweat spot? Xx

Sorry! It takes a lot more than fills to loose! Good luck!

It can be very hard to find that perfect combination of band adjustments, food choices, and eating habits/techniques....

It took me a bit of a struggle also, but for me it was only 6 months, not a year...as a result I came out giving up meat altogether, along with some other foods.

(BTW, not eating meat anymore thrilled all my other Dr.'s to no end, including my cardiologist)

Thank you B-52 I tried to cut out meat and I got told off as they said it's very essential or they would fill the band. Since my fill n clean eating (no preservatives) in a week iv lost 10lbs. It's just nice to find other people who aren't finding it as easy as the doctors say it is

It can be very hard to find that perfect combination of band adjustments' date=' food choices, and eating habits/techniques.... It took me a bit of a struggle also, but for me it was only 6 months, not a year...as a result I came out giving up meat altogether, along with some other foods. (BTW, not eating meat anymore thrilled all my other Dr.'s to no end, including my cardiologist)[/quote']

Since you gave up meat, what do you eat to get all your Protein?

Since you gave up meat, what do you eat to get all your Protein?

I start my day with a smoothie made in the blender = 35-40gms of protein...

Then there's chicken/turkey, fish, tofu, cheese, beans..etc, etc...sometimes yogurt but I tend to avoid too much dairy products...cheese is enough.

Can also have a protein snack - met-rx chocolate bars for example...there is plenty of things out there high in protein...

So you gave up red meat but u still eat chicken and everything else?