I had a fill scheduled for today, but I cancelled it. I'm having some shoulder pain, and since going on solids, I can only eat 6 ounces of food at a time. 3 six ounce meals a day are satisfying me, so I don't feel that I need a fill at this point. My dr said that my stomach was very fatty, and that is where I'm getting restriction from now.

So, how much are you eating?

Do you have a 'I'm full' signal? Mine is chest pressure.

I' ve been eating a lot and finally got filled yesterday - don't know the answer yet as I am on liquids right now. But I could eat 8oz of fish... and then two hours later more etc etc

Hi,

I was banded 9/25/09 and I started soft foods today.

I can only eat 4oz per meal and that seems to fill me.

The hardest part for me is eating s l o w l y !! LOL

Right now I'm @ 15 mins per meal and trying very hard to stretch that to 20 mins. The longer it takes me to eat the less I will eat.

Lori

I had a fill scheduled for today, but I cancelled it. I'm having some shoulder pain, and since going on solids, I can only eat 6 ounces of food at a time. 3 six ounce meals a day are satisfying me, so I don't feel that I need a fill at this point. My dr said that my stomach was very fatty, and that is where I'm getting restriction from now.

So, how much are you eating?

Do you have a 'I'm full' signal? Mine is chest pressure.

I just ate a 10 oz. frozen meal, about a cup of salad, and another 1/4 cup of grilled veggies. Waaaay more than 6 oz! I am now satisfied, but not overly full.

I am 6 weeks out and about 2 weeks from my first fill (4 ccs in 10 cc band). Feels like I have NO restriction.

My weight is all in my lower half - seriously I do not have much fat around the middle. Maybe this has something to do with it?

Edited October 16, 200916 yr by coloradomom

I just ate a 10 oz. frozen meal, about a cup of salad, and another 1/4 cup of grilled veggies. Waaaay more than 6 oz! I am now satisfied, but not overly full.

I am 6 weeks out and about 2 weeks from my first fill (4 ccs in 10 cc band). Feels like I have NO restriction.

Glad I'm not the only one. I had a 8.5 oz healthy choice meal and 1/4 cup applesauce and was worried I was eating too much. I can't wait for my first fill. I need restriction.

good morning all. I am 6 weeks out today and had my first fill yesterday. they put in 3cc but had to take 1 out because it was to much. for dinner last night i had 3 tablespoons of clear chicken soup and was very satisfied. i was hungry 3 hrs later but did not want to eat at 9:30 at night so i went to bed.

Hi,

I was also banded on 9/25 and find it very hard to eat slowly. I was told to take 30 mins per 4 oz meal. I find that I am hungry late night but I just ignore the pains and go to sleep

Glad I'm not the only one. I had a 8.5 oz healthy choice meal and 1/4 cup applesauce and was worried I was eating too much. I can't wait for my first fill. I need restriction.

I am finding I can keep losing, even if I'm eating more, by keeping my calories under 1200 (would be more for you of course, you're a guy!). The only realistic way to do this without starving is to eat filling foods - Protein, lots of veggies and whole grains. You know the routine.

I also stepped up my exercise to every day. We tell ourselves all kinds of reasons why we can't exercise, but I know I can find 30 freaking minutes each day! I mean I spend more than that on this site and blogging, right? (Little pep talk to myself, sorry, starting to get off on a tangent!)

This is where the mental strength comes in! I know it will get easier for both of us with restriction. Good luck!

I'm still finishing up the 'liquid phase' as directed by my surgeon/clinic. I won't even get to think about my first fill til week 8, its just how he works. I know I'm gonna be SCREAMING for one by then. LOL

I just ate a 10 oz. frozen meal, about a cup of salad, and another 1/4 cup of grilled veggies. Waaaay more than 6 oz! I am now satisfied, but not overly full.

I am 6 weeks out and about 2 weeks from my first fill (4 ccs in 10 cc band). Feels like I have NO restriction.

My weight is all in my lower half - seriously I do not have much fat around the middle. Maybe this has something to do with it?

I was eating barely anything right after surgery and up until my fill. It has been 3.5 weeks since my 5 cc fill. The past couple of days I have been able to eat ALOT more. Last night for dinner I ate 5oz chicken, a half cup of green Beans and a cup of salad. I can control Breakfast and lunch, but by dinner I am starving. I am working out everyday but have been on a plateau. I'm staying around 1000-1200 calories a day. Do you think I should schedule another fill? I've only lost 17 lbs since my Sept 1st surgery.

At 5 weeks out, it seems like I'm eating a LOT! :wink2: I don't measure my food or count calories, but I'm wondering if I should. It seems like many of you know exactly how much you eat in a day. Do you recommend keeping track?

Yea its good to keep track - go on

sparkpeople.com

or dailyplate.com (this one has an Iphone app too) - i use this one as it has exercise too

I was eating barely anything right after surgery and up until my fill. It has been 3.5 weeks since my 5 cc fill. The past couple of days I have been able to eat ALOT more. Last night for dinner I ate 5oz chicken, a half cup of green Beans and a cup of salad. I can control Breakfast and lunch, but by dinner I am starving. I am working out everyday but have been on a plateau. I'm staying around 1000-1200 calories a day. Do you think I should schedule another fill? I've only lost 17 lbs since my Sept 1st surgery.

I would schedule another fill. Hey 17 lbs since surgery is great! I am at 25 lbs total, about 17 of those post-surgery for me too.