Do I need a fill????

[nurseamy 2]

I have been having fills every 3weeks and my last fill was 7/2.I FINALLY felt some restriction with the last fill but now it seems to be fading.I definatly have to eat ALOT slower.I have never Pb'd but I do get the stuck feeling sometimes.The problem is I still feel like I can eat too much (ex:Lg ceaser salad with 5 grilled shrimp,Hamburger pattie with 1/2 cup veggies) Plus anything goes down as long as I chew well..bread,rice, donuts:rolleyes,popcorn.I am walking/jogging 2 miles a day and eating lots of protein.I just want to get the maximum out of the band as possible.I have lost a decent amount but it seems to be slowing and I have done most of it on will power alone.Sorry for rambling I just feel so unsure regarding another fill.

[Guest ZenGarden]

Hi Amy,

My gut instinct (no pun intended) is that you may need another fill. Since everyone is different, it may take several adjustments before you feel adequate restriction.

Good luck!!!

[juliegeraci 7]

Yes, you need another fill. You shouldn't be able to eat 5 shrimps with a large caesar salad. You should only be able to eat a little bit of a hamburger patty as well. Go back in until you can only eat 1/4 cup of food. Good luck.

[TerriDoodle 6]

1/4 cup of food? ? How in the world would you get enough nourishment that way?

[sherilynn 1]

I am glad this question was asked, b/c I find myself in the same boat. I know I definitely have restriction; but just don't think it's enough. Caesar salad is exactly what I had yesterday and today. 1/2 of the small tin from a pizzeria each day. So, 1/2 breast, plus the lettuce (and a few anchovies). I'm seeing my doctor for my 1 month follow up visit after my 2nd fill, on Thursday. At that point, I'm going to tell him that I have 'some' restriction, but can certainly eat more than 1/4 cup….more than 1 cup. Albeit slow and chewed well.

[nurseamy 2]

Well I had a fill yesterday.I am still on liquids so I quess I'll know tomorrow how my restriction is.Hopefully good!!!!