Jump to content
×
Are you looking for the BariatricPal Store? Go now!

4th fill; am I too tight? How do I know?



Recommended Posts

Hi everyone,

I had my fourth fill a couple of days ago. I now have 6.5 cc's in my Realize band. I can swallow Water and food but I have to take tiny tiny bites and little sips of water. Up until this point I could guzzle water and eat bigger bites. Am I too tight or is this how it is finally supposed to be?

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

yOU MIGHT BE TOO TIGHT, BUT FOR THE MOST PART, THATS THE WAY ITS SUPPOSED TO BE. yOUS HOULDNT BE ABLE TO GUZZLE Water ANY MORE AND YOU HAVE TO TAKE SMALL BITES AND CHEW SLOWLY. yOU SHOULD BE ABLE TO EAT AT LEAST 4OZ OF food PER MEAL AND IT SHOULD TAKE U ABOUT 1/2 HOUR OR 45 MINS

Hi everyone,

I had my fourth fill a couple of days ago. I now have 6.5 cc's in my Realize band. I can swallow Water and food but I have to take tiny tiny bites and little sips of water. Up until this point I could guzzle water and eat bigger bites. Am I too tight or is this how it is finally supposed to be?

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

If you are able to guzzle Water, than your band was most likely too loose. With the band, you are supposed to take small bites, eat slowly, and not really drink WITH your meal. I always drink in between meals, and can take normal sips, but nothing larger than a gulp. As long as your food is staying down, and not getting stuck, and you are getting your minimum amount of calories and Protein, you are probably not too tight. This new fill just may take some getting used to.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

If food starts getting stuck where you end up having to bring it back up, then it's time to start thinking you're too tight. You are supposed to take tiny bites.

This fill could loosen on it's own in a couple of weeks.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now

  • Trending Products

  • Trending Topics

  • Recent Status Updates

    • rlcpd

      Two months out from hiatal hernia repair.  Surgeon said to expect a lot more flatulence...something about the 'air' no longer being able to 'burp' out so comes out the other end.  That is my experience but have no understanding of why that swallowed air cannot be 'burped'. ???
      · 1 reply
      1. BlondePatriotInCDA

        As I understand it since your stomach is smaller and not completely resting against your diaphragm anymore you no longer have the ability to "push" burps out as well. Plus, since its smaller and we don't digest slower the trapped air moves a lot quicker out of the stomach so its no longer available to burp out. Hence the other option for removal.

    • Lizette1122

      Anyone had the TORe procedure? How did it go? How much weight did you loose? 
      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
    • LadyVeteran1

      Sleeve surgery is on April 14th.  I am counting the days!!  Can't wait!
      · 3 replies
      1. Brookie2shoes

        Me too girl!! Are you in the full liquid diet right now? It’s sooooo hard!

      2. LadyVeteran1

        Not yet. I was told I only have to do 24 hours of a liquid diet. But I have my pre-op tomorrow so I’m going to confirm if I need to do longer.

      3. buildabetteranna

        Your so close now! It's gonna be great :) Wishing you a speedy recovery and looking forward to seeing how it goes!

    • buildabetteranna

      Down 33 lbs and slightly stalled, but I'm gonna reevaluate and push through. I started back to work last week after 2 years of being disabled due to mental health as well as my weight. It's a great job and I'm just so happy to have this opportunity at a second chance at life. Hope everyone is having their best journey ❤️ Together, we got this!
      · 2 replies
      1. DaisyChainOz

        Great work Anna! Keep it up 😁

      2. buildabetteranna

        Thank you ❤️

    • Bashbee91

      Hey guys new to the process looking forward to this new life. 
      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
  • Recent Topics

  • Hot Products

  • Sign Up For
    Our Newsletter

    Follow us for the latest news
    and special product offers!
  • Together, we have lost...
      lbs

    PatchAid Vitamin Patches

    ×