After I had my first fill, I was so devestated, because it didn't do ANYTHING for me....

Well Friday I had my 2nd fill, and now I'm wondering if it's too tight... I read you should be able to eat a 1/3 of what you could eat before... I can only eat like 3 bites, and then I'm done.

Also is it normal for the process of the food making it's way through the band to be incredibly uncomfortable?

*Ash*

It is quite common to only eat a few bites. You need to ask yourself if you are satisfied and if your hunger is gone. Also, I start my day with a protein shake. It helps me get in 30 grams so when I eat like a bird I get my protein. Very important.

After I had my first fill, I was so devestated, because it didn't do ANYTHING for me....

Well Friday I had my 2nd fill, and now I'm wondering if it's too tight... I read you should be able to eat a 1/3 of what you could eat before... I can only eat like 3 bites, and then I'm done.

Also is it normal for the process of the food making it's way through the band to be incredibly uncomfortable?

*Ash*

NO! This is not common. It is not safe either. You can't possibly get enough Protein (in food) with three bites per meal. If you are too tight you'll end up eating foods you can eat because it isn't painful and these foods are not healthy and low calorie/adequate protein. You stand a MUCH higher chance of getting stuck and barfing. Barfing can cause a slip. Being too tight for too long puts you at risk for erosion.

You should be able to eat about a cup of food.

Sometimes you don't know exactly what your fill will end up being like for a couple of weeks after the fill. There may be swelling, etc.

When was your fill? Did you eat solids the day of your fill or did you take it easy and stick to liquids?

I too am feeling my fill might be too tight. I am having a lot of pain right now and can hardly get anything down. I tried to have hot and sour soup last night and after three bites I was in pain for 30 min. I am just scared right now since the holiday season is here to get my fill removed and pack on the typical 15 holiday pounds. I thought at first it was from a bad PB that I was sore and hurting and then felt better but am now feeling like I am hurting again. I am having heart burn feeling also which is very odd. I gurgle when drinking anything. It is just a pain to go all the way down to Mexico to get an unfill. I think I am going to have to go to the store that has powdered nutrients for me to get what I need every day. I can't live off of soup every day. Too much salt and not enough vitamins or protein.

Pain and only being able to tolerate liquids= TOO TIGHT! Don't chance it-get an unfill. Don't be afraid of a slight unfill. I won't guarantee a slight weight gain, but your health is more important. I struggled with a too tight band for months and ended up with a slipped band. I only have .6cc in now, but I have good restriction. It took a year to find that out. Go see your doc!

Pain and only being able to tolerate liquids= TOO TIGHT! Don't chance it-get an unfill. Don't be afraid of a slight unfill. I won't guarantee a slight weight gain, but your health is more important. I struggled with a too tight band for months and ended up with a slipped band. I only have .6cc in now, but I have good restriction. It took a year to find that out. Go see your doc!

Do you still only go to Ortiz? I would really like to find a local that will help me with my fills. I hate having to spend 6hours of driving and crossing the border to get a 3 min unfil. Do you know of any socal locals that will cost around 100 to do an unfil for me? I am curious when you say you slipped was it from PB'ing a lot? How did you know it slipped? What did it do when it slipped? How did Ortiz fix it?

Thanks and I know I am struggling right now. I don't want it to slip. I am just reaching my year anniversary on Nov 24th.

I'm amazed that banded people travel so far for banding, fills and unfills. I guess I was lucky to have a good doctor only about 5 miles from me. It just goes to show how important weight loss is to people. :clap2: :cool: