Am I not Filled Enough?

soonergirl · 08-23-2005, 10:14 PM

Ok, Thursday was my first fill. I was filled with 1.8cc with a 4cc band.

I am eating very slow, chewing well and measuring my portions - I am a paraniod newby :)

Tonight I ate a piece of catfish and 1 1/2 fish tacos. The catfish was about 4-5 ounces????

I didn't "feel" restriction really. I am not drinking with meals.

What do you guys think??? Does this sound right to you, or do you usually eat much less??

My Dr. did tell me that everyone is very different in terms of the fill amount, size of stomach, amount of fat around the stomach ect..... so I know that can be different, but how about the amount everyone is able to eat???
Thanks for the input - boy what a learning experience!

La_madam · 08-23-2005, 10:27 PM

Everyones fill level is so different. For example I have had 2 fills in a 4 cc band and am at 1.5 cc's and it is just theright ammount of restriction for me, any tighter I would have problems.

Some Dr.'s wil ltel you that it may take 1-3 fills before you hit the level of good restriction. As little as .2 cc's can make a huge difference in restriction. Also my fills take a week to really kick in, give it some time, your may take a week to kick in also if you notice NO change in a week or longer cal lyour Dr. let him know he may need to give you a little bit more

Frr dinner tonight I had 1/2 of a dinner salad and my husband and I split an entree when we went out to dinner. I ate 1/2 of my 1/2 of the entree

bushbaby · 08-24-2005, 01:48 AM

I have a different band...the J and J band. I however have 4.5 cc out of my 11 cc band. It seems to be enough for me, but everyone is different. Also you can take as much as a week or more to feel a fill.

bubblesstina · 08-24-2005, 01:34 PM

I had my 2nd fill Friday, I am now at 3.1cc in a 4cc band. That kinda concerns me that my band is almost full with only 2 fills.....I am feeling restriction now but as much as I thought I would. I guess I am just to impatient!! Heck, it took me YEARS to gain all this weight and I expect it just fall of after the surg..haha

08-24-2005, 03:13 PM

had one fill but lost 14 lbs in 3 weeks nothing from that date had band 07/07/2005the fill was 3cm not eating much but no lost for 3 weeks dont no why

KarenB · 08-24-2005, 06:43 PM

Christine, are you sure your band is 4cc's? Could it be the larger band??

soonergirl · 08-25-2005, 12:52 PM

I guess my biggest question is - does the amount that I am able to eat sound right for a good fill, or does it sound like too much.

Yesterday I was able to eat 1 1/2 grilled fish tacos and a piece of fish by itself. It seems like I am ok in the morning and at lunch with a smaller portion, but in the evening I am able to eat well over a cup of food.

I know that the amount of a fill can vary a lot, but what about the amount we can eat?

I have lost about 2 pounds this week - is that what they really look at?

La_madam · 08-25-2005, 04:08 PM

We all eat more in the evening..it is some kind of sciencve that none of us can figure out why we are tighter in the morning and wide oped in the evening. Your not alone

momof4 · 08-25-2005, 07:17 PM

Soonergirl -

I have some days where I can eat just as much if not more than what you said. I have 1.7cc's in my 4cc band. I was told that when you have proper restriction that you won't be able to overeat (if you're sticking to protein first, then veggies, etc.). If you lost 2lbs. in one week, then I would say don't worry about it. If you were eating too much, you probably wouldn't lose weight. Just my opinion. :)

Tricia H