Restriction question

Rivieramaya05 · November 13, 2008

HOw do you know when you have restriction? I have a fill scheduled for tomorrow but I am curious what you all think. Here is the deal. I had surgery at the beginning of July. I have yet to feel full or that slightly tight feeling in my chest that I have heard about. I really really try hard to stop eating after 1 cup of food because I am afraid of hurting my band. After my last fill, eating food that I knew may be difficult became impossible (like breads and eggs). I'm ok with that. I'm just confused about what I am feeling. If I don't chew enough, whatever I eat immediatly drops into the opening from my pouch to my lower stomach and gets stuck. I can feel when it passes through moments later. It's very painful. I'm really not sure if I need another fill or not. Like I said, I have yet to ever feel full and I am hungry ALL the time. I also am not losing much weight and it's been like that for 3 months now (even though I eat all the right things and am working out 5 times a week).

Aren't I supposed to feel full?

Annabell1 · November 13, 2008

Are you getting enough Protein. You will be hungry if you are not eating at least 70-80 grams of protein a day. I feel you are close to restriction because things get stuck and it is hard to eat some things. Maybe in a few weeks you need another fill. I am walking 2 hours a day and have just started doing some strength training and i hope this will help tighten up some areas. Protein is the key. Good luck.

Rivieramaya05 · November 13, 2008

Yes. like I said I am eating all the right things meaning correct calories, fat, Protein and carbs.

Shamrockgirl60 · November 13, 2008

I just got my 2nd fill and boy do I feel the restriction, had my first bought with "sliming" a lot the other day, never will eat too fast or too much again. It's disgusting and painful.

I feel a slight full and tight feeling then now I know to STOP EATING IMMEDIATELY, before I get the pain and slime.

This is the first real restriction I have felt sice the first few weeks after banding.

I have another appointment December 11th....to check and see how it's going. Would love another fill before Christmas.

LISAMARIE1158 · November 13, 2008

you are having the exact same feelings l am having, only l have had 1 fill...l do have a fill scheduled for Monday and l don't know if l need it..Geeees its painful when something gets stuck....wow..depending on the food, l fill up fairly quickly..My band is like a two yr old..never know when its going to act up....what l can eat today might be impossible tomorrow....Good luck...what size band to you have..l have a 14cc band with 4cc of Fluid in mine...

Shamrockgirl60 · November 13, 2008

Geez I have no idea what size it is...I'll ask them. I know it was empty when they banded me and then had 1cc in Sept. and another one the 6th of November so I would guess 2 ccs now.

Yes if's almost scary to eat isn't it...that's what makes it so easy not to overeat. I have problem with beef now, darn it. So chicken if steamed and soft is fine. I can eat Pasta and bread in small amounts so I don't eat much at all. Veggies no problem if I chew, chew, chew. Salads that have low or no cal dressing are fine in small amounts.

christall · November 13, 2008

Hi all, I am going through some restriction bumps too! Last week I could barely get Soup down and this week, I can eat everything in sight. I don't know if I should get another fill, or ride out this eating wave for a week and see if it mellows out!

Hartsdream · November 15, 2008

I had the band and fills and still am having problems losing weight. Surgery March 27th 08 and I have lost 30 only

Shamrockgirl60 · November 15, 2008

I had the band and fills and still am having problems losing weight. Surgery March 27th 08 and I have lost 30 only

I would suggest keeping a food diary and an approx. calorie count. That may help. It's so very "easy" to eat around the band. You may be eating more than you think.

I am keeping a log on what I eat and the calories. So If I overindulge and we all do at times, I make up for it the next day or go on a two day liquid diet...and that brings me back down.

I have not had ice cream or even the no sugar kind in 4 months. I don't miss it in the winter in the summer another story.

No gravies except Heinz makes a "no fat" gravy and in small amounts to moisten the chicken or beef.

No booze or wine and no carbonated drinks and no ice cream drinks or smoothies they are loaded with calories.

If I have that chocolate crazing...Hunts and Jello make a nice sugar free low fat pudding in cups with 60 calories per cup.

I drink a lot of crystal light. Mixing up the flavors to make it new and interesting. Try lemonade with 1/2 container of raspberry ice flavor. It's really good with lots of ice.

This is still a learning experience for all of us no matter when we were banded. I learn something every day.

Make sure you exercise regularly and don't cut the calories too low or your body goes into starvation mode. 1200-1500 is about right for me any less and I stop losing.

Your should see your doctor or a nutritionist to find out what your doing wrong if anything.

My program is great we have support meetings once a month and a nutritionist and nurse practitioner on hand when you need them. I see my np every 5 weeks or so. That keeps me on track I don't want her disappointed in my weight loss. Keeps me honest...LOL

Good luck hope this helps.:cool: