Expensive Lesson - Restriction/PB/Fills

[Melanie1972 0]

Hello all.

Just wanted to share a little something I learned about working with the band. It took a long time for me to get the fill level correct so I'd have restriction, and I'm a self pay, so this was adding up. I was still losing weight, albeit the old fashioned way (hunger), but I finally did get to the right amount of fill and was doing well. Since I was not used to the feeling and the food limits I began to PB a lot. Over time the band just got tighter and tighter [everything was getting and staying inflamed]. I had to have an unfill and was sent for an upper GI when I felt better. System fine, band perfect, refill yesterday. So... About $1000 later for the test and two fill visits, I've realized that my head hunger will always be something I have to deal with in order to allow the band to help me. I have about 15 more pounds to lose, so I'm very pleased, but I am definitely going to follow the rules this time. The money and the worry that I had slipped was not worth the bad choices.

Take care all, and best of luck!

Melanie

[Brockbabe82 0]

Congrats on realizing what works and doesnt work for you, that is a big accomplishment that many people never realize! I hope you get to goal really soon ! Good luck!