Hi everyone...

I was banded on 10/5/07... 1st fill was 11/6/07, he put in 2 cc's & it was way to tight, I could not even swallow 1 sip of water... he took out 1 cc at that time... it was going great then about 2 weeks out the hunger came back strong... I went to see the doc on 12/6, he gave me 1cc fill.. again I could not swallow & I made awful gurgling noises, he said you may have air in it... he moved the needle around & took out the 1cc & yes there was air in it... he put 1/2 cc back in... I could swallow & drink that water... So I went home... It seems I can only eat a tiny tiny bit now, since I have had the band I could never eat this little, but that is ok because I am not hungry.. BUT, now every time I eat there are awful noises & grumbling noises coming from my stomach... It almost sounds like I am growling or getting ready to burp but no burp... my stomach starts to hurt a little after I eat... but the noises are bad... I have to eat with clients & I have not gone out because I do not want them to hear it... I also have a Christmas party & I am terrified of people hearing these noises... ohhh and I have not told anyone I work with I had this done so I can not blame it on the band... any one had the same thing???

Hi

For the noises, I haven't had that problem really....But as far as dining out: I have clients with me alot..... Try soups, dont make yourself look like you are dieting....

I know exactly what you are talking about. Some days are worse than others. Sorry, but I have no solutions for you. When I am out with others, I eat very small bites and very, very slowly.

I had my first fill on Dec 15th (3cc, then 1.5 cc removed), and I experienced the same gurgling effects.

My doctor said that some people just have this reaction to fills at first. After a few days, the gurgling subsided for the most part... but I do still have days when I feel like I should just drink a glass of liquid Draino... because I sound like a stopped up kitchen sink... lol

I have no idea how you can hide it... nor explain it if you do not want people to know you are banded. Personally, I am so thrilled with being banded that I tell everyone I meet... lol

Plus, I was afraid that if I didn't tell people... they might think I was "sick" or doing drugs or something when I started losing a lot of weight...

I have the noises too, but I do not mind. It does not happen that often. Donna

Anyone have a problem like mine, will you help me? I had my band 10 22 07 and was first filled 12 8 07 and again 1 8 08, and still fill hungry. It fills tight like i have to take small bites and eat slow, but I can eat a lot. I am worried that something is wrong.

Anyone have a problem like mine, will you help me? I had my band 10 22 07 and was first filled 12 8 07 and again 1 8 08, and still fill hungry. It fills tight like i have to take small bites and eat slow, but I can eat a lot. I am worried that something is wrong.

I went through the same thing, you just need to get more in your band if you can eat more than you think you should be able to. Just before this last fill (I was at 5.5 cc in my 10cc band- I now have 7.5 in my band) anyway, just before this last fill I could eat a 10oz steak (no joke). NOW, I am lucky to finish 1oz of a Protein. Hang in there, some of us just need more in our band to feel real restriction.

I have the noises too, sometimes VERY loud (Then I look over and blame the cat)

I have not had a fill since 12/6 & the noises are still there & still so loud. you can hear it from across the room. I sound like a dinosaur! I chew chew chew... I eat slow... I guess I need to call the doc but I am afraid he will want to take out some fill & then I will be totally hungry again.... what to do what to do what to do???