coupla questions... again!!!!

camjay · August 15, 2008

Hi guys

Looking for more advice - thank God for this site.

Problem one - first fill was 10 days ago - I don't know if I have restriction or not!!!! I've just ate some bran flakes for Breakfast, and I do feel full, but with other meals, I can eat and eat!!! Am I restricted??

Also, I am terrified of stretching my pouch and am worried I'm eating too much at each meal - although I'm counting about 1200 calories a day.

Last night I had a medium sized baked potato with cottage cheese and a little salad - I deliberately didn't eat it all, but I felt I could have gone on! Is this too much?

Do I need to make an appointment for another fill???

losingjusme · August 15, 2008

hi,

most people need more than 1 or 2 fills to get pretty good restriction. i know i am tighter in the morning than any other time (usually liquids only in the AM). if you find yourself not losing like you would like (2 pounds a week average), maybe schedule another fill.

good luck!

HeatherO · August 15, 2008

You may need another fill. If you are hungry between meals, are eating too much at meals, and you are not losing 1-2 pounds a week you should go in again. Usually there is not enough restriction at the first fill.

camjay · August 16, 2008

Thanks for the advice.

Felt yesterday like I could eat and eat and eat. Booked in for August 25th for a second fill.

xx

juliegeraci · August 16, 2008

I have perfect restriction and I eat 1-3oz at a time. My doctor said sometimes good restriction is as little as 1/2 of an egg! I typically consume 1/2 cup of food. I at 3 oz of chicken, 5 slices of Tomato and about 1/4 cup of salad in about 40 minutes the other day. So I think you are not quite there yet. 800-1k calories, 1200 max is good. If you are losing however you may be okay. It is totally up to you and your surgeon as to how much restriction to have.

camjay · August 17, 2008

Thanks Julie.

Well, there is no way I am near my restriction then, cos I can get much more than that down - thanks. I'll just have to be patient and finally I'll hit the "sweet spot" everyone keeps talking about.

xx

MissV · August 20, 2008

I hardly had any restriction until my 4th fill. It was also explained to me that as you lose weight you lose it around your organs (which is a good thing) and as this happens the band loosens up and can allow for more to pass through. So now I have pretty good restriction and am finally understanding what everyone has been talking about. I thought I was never going to get there so just be patient, it will happen soon enough.

camjay · August 20, 2008

Hi. Thanks for the replies.

Definatley no restriction, but I'm being really positive and sticking strictly to 1200 cals until Monday.

Met my friend for coffee today - long story but her band wasn't working and she's put on 3 stones (42lbs) back on!!!!! It was repaired last week and now she is totally restricted and can't even get half a cup of coffee down!!! I really don't want to be as restricted as that. (she's going back to see her surgeon next week). Just restricted enough to send me the message I'm getting full. :thumbup:

NanaDi · September 3, 2008

I've been banded since June 23 and have similar concerns about restrictions. I am not hungry and don't eat many calories. Weight loss is probably ok(about 1 pound per week) but I never feel the restriction. I weigh and measure but I know I could eat more with no discomfort. Have had 1 fill; am at 3.8 cc. Is this alot, a little or average? Have an appoint for 9/15.