Banded on 9/5/14, down 84 pounds. I went to see my doctor on Monday (who is conservative with fills) he gave me a 1/2 cc, said I'm making excellent progress & go back to see him in TWO months & continue doing everything I've been doing.

I now have 4ccs in a 12cc band. Since receiving the last fill, my throat makes crazy gurgling noises. Nothing hurts, it's just the most embarrassing sounds. I assure you I'm not over eating or consuming large bites. This happens even when I drink Water. Is this normal? Any best practices you can share so I may begin using immediately?

I've had excellent restriction since my fill at the end May & it's just as well now. I guess for me, I'm concerned I'm going to stall & not lose anything else! Or what if I start over eating again? Or... Or... Or!!! OMG, I'm having anxiety about not seeing him for two months. Certainly I can call and/or go see him whenever I need to. But these thoughts are driving be nuts! For whatever reason, the more weight I lose, the more anxiety ridden I become. Any words of wisdom?

Thank you so much!

Edited July 8, 201511 yr by ChelleChi1969

@@ChelleChi1969

The gurgling sound is quite normal for me too.....6 years post op.

As far as words of advice....sounds like your surgeon was spot on to me.

84 pounds in 10 months = Just continue everything you've been doing!

Best wishes for your continued success

@@ChelleChi1969 I have to ask if you were at a good restriction why did you get another fill?

The gurgling can be normal right after a fill, but it can also be an indicator of being tight. I would give it a week or so to settle in and if you are still gurgling every time you drink something you may want to go back and have that 1/2 cc taken out. If ti all levels out for you and the gurgling stops and your feeling good with eating solids again and hunger is dimmed eating only every 3-4 hours or more then don't worry about not seeing the Dr. for a couple of months.

You want to be accountable to yourself to be sure your doing what's right for you, and if you need them they are just a phone call away. He's really trying to tell you that your doing a great job and he doesn't need to medically see you every month anymore, so that's a good thing

Keep in touch here and let us know how your doing. This is a great place to share and question and get support, it helps me a lot especially when I need focus.

I'm a gurgler at times; seems to go with the territory for me. Congratulations on your success. A good relationship with your doctor is such a great thing. You are doing beautifully!

I'm gurgling right now.....very common for me.

@@lisacaron To be honest, I didn't question why a small fill... I was just glad to receive one! I'm going to assume it's for reinforcement and/or a result of something I noted when speaking with the nutritionist. Thank you for your insight, words of advice & encouragement!

@@Bandista @@B-52 @@catfish87 Thanks so much! I feel better knowing I'm not the only one who gurgles. I think I'm so happy to have seemingly found my "sweet spot" that I'm terrified something will go wrong.

Onward & upward!!!