Ok, what's the deal here?

CaliQueenBee · October 22, 2005

So, I was banded 8/25, got my first fill 10/8 and haven't lost a fricken' lb since my fill! What the??? I am eating maybe 1/2 than I ate pre-band, and the only time I feel my band is in the am, after that, she's open wide. I'm eating ALOT healthier, watching carbs, minimal sugar, tons of veggies and lean meats, soda gone, candy & ice cream gone, so I'm sure that has contributed to the weight I have lost. So, I'm thinking that fill didn't do squat and I need another one? That sound right?

I'm going on vacation in 2 weeks to Hawaii and I don't want anything bad to happen while I'm gone, so should I wait til I get back to get the fill or do it now? Thoughts? I need some advice...

chichigirl · October 22, 2005

I agree you probably need another fill, but I would wait until you come back. There is phenomenon where when you fly, somepeople have their bands tighten, something to do with the pressurized cabin, I'm really not sure. It doesn't happen to everyone, didn't to me this summer when I flew to Illinois, but others have complained about it. I personally wouldn't take a chance, but that's of course entirely up to you.

The other thing is sometimes it takes a couple of days/weeks for the fill to kick in. You wouldn't want to be at the beach and suddenly go into a tightening and getting really sick. That would totally suck!

Hope this information helps. I am sure others will post as to their experiences as well.

Enjoy your trip, wish I was going to Hawaii, never been there, but it looks so beautiful, maybe one day.

Cindy

the best me · October 22, 2005

Sounds like you could use another fill, but I'd wait until after Hawaii. Definately.

I got my second fill the other day, and while I feel a small bit of increased restriction, I was able to eat 2 slices of pizza tonight. I feel it, but I could eat it. I'm thinking when I eat real bandster meals and not junk like pizza I will feel it even more. I had been doing liquids and mushies so tomorrow I'll try some real, good food. I wonder if the same is true for you? Try eating several ounces of chicken breast, lubed and well-chewed, and some veggies and see how "full" you feel? That's what I'll do. I'm hoping the restriction is there if I eat the right foods.

And, give your body a minute to adjust to the new eating. It will drop off, I promise. Keep up the good eating!!!

La_madam · October 22, 2005

Sounds like you could use another fill, but I'd wait until after Hawaii. Definately.

I agree with Kathy..

Go on Vacation, enmjopy yourself. You do nto want to get a fill and get there and have problems, climate, altitude changes the restriction I have noticed. Play it safe..get a fill after hawaii

CaliQueenBee · October 22, 2005

Unfortunately it doesn't make any difference what I eat, I still can put away at least half of what I ate preband in a sitting. For instance, Breakfast consists of a protien bar (I'm so tight in the am I can hardly keep that down, but Dr said I need to eat something in the am to get my metabo started) lunch around 1pm, usually a salad with chicken breasts, or a turkey wrap, and maybe a yogurt before if I'm feeling exceptionally hungry. dinner usually around 7 sometimes 8pm- usually chicken breast or fish and steamed veggies, or salad. Problem is, I eat that and I still feel a little hungry, but I stop because I'm scared I'll mess up my band or something. So before my diet consisted of a Venti Mocha at Starbucks in the am, lunch would be sushi, pizza, mexi food, or something from a fast food rest. dinner - fried chicken, pizza, fast food - something unhealthy, and always dessert. So, here I am eating healthy foods, eating about half the portion although still a little hungry and not losing anything. I'm getting a leeetle frustrated here. So it sounds like I should just get another fill after my trip, eh? I'm reading where some of you only have a few bites and you're full...man, I wish.

"with the band" · October 22, 2005

GIve it time and definitely wait till you come back from Hawaii. Tell me how you like it - DH and I are going in April for a 15 day cruise to Hawaii. We can't wait.

I have a whole room full of size 12 hawaii clothes I need to fit into....I really need to keep exercising so that I can hopefully wear them by then. It's only 6 months away now and I still have 50 lbs. to lose to wear a size 12. I really am trying to use that as a great reason to get up and exercise.