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I am super confused as to what is going on with my body.

I had a small fill 5 1/2 weeks ago. I was losing steady up until then, about 2 lbs a week. Then it all came to a stop. Not only did I stop losing weight now I am gaining weight.

I was exercising a little more, but dehydrated myself. Back taking in my fluids, but now I am really hungry. I could eat a side of beef and a thanksgiving turkey dinner (Yes, all in one sitting).

I have no idea what is going on. I didn't even think about food prior to that fill, now I am counting down the time to my next scheduled feeding.

I am counting my calories, upping my Water and making sure I get my Protein in

where am I going wrong?

HELP!

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Why did they do a fill if you were losing two pounds a week?

I'd call their office and discuss it with the staff. Did they use a fluoroscope to verify the fill?

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No fluoroscope done. I was losing, but getting hungry every 3 hrs. I have never had a stuck episode just controlled what I was eating. Made sure it was good Protein and good veggies (low carb). I am very carb sensitive. The medical team does minimal fills .25 cc at a time. They are worried about overfill issues.

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you don't mention the size of your band. it sounds like you need a fill. .25 cc isn't very much at all. and if you have a 10 or 14 band it will take you forever to reach the green zone where you won't feel hungry. make a appointment with your doctor and discuss fills.

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I agree -- let them know what's going on. My surgeon does very small fills as well but at whatever frequency I need. I am going tomorrow and this will be my eighth one. I have been in the green zone but then i find myself hungry, looking for food, increased portions, etc. That's how I know I'm not in the green zone anymore and need an appointment. I worry about overfill issues and they like it that I'm worried but reassure me that is not the case and there's plenty of room left in my band. Good luck to you!

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I have a 10cc band I think there is around 6cc in it. I have had 5 fills since the surgery, only the 1st one was a .5 cc fill, all the rest have been .25 and lower.

I have an appt next week for a fill. it will have been 6 weeks since the last one, I guess time goes by quickly.

maybe I just waited too long between fills. I don't think I ever hit the green zone, or if I did, I wasn't in it for very long.

thanks for all the advise

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