Do I need a fill

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I was banded on 2/20/07. I had 2 fills under fluro so far. I am able to eat more at times, but then I vomit some of the time. I know i don't always eat the right foods and I'm still trying to see what I can or can't eat. Ex. can't handle rice. I've been hanging around the same weight for about 1 1/2 months now. I am definitely restricted, but its hard to know if you are restricted enough.

Weight loss so far : 45lbs but 15 of it was before surgery

Sounds like you are eating the wrong things. We are not to eat regular high carb foods like rice. They told me,only once in a while,then remember you did it and start back to low carb. I've only been banded 5 weeks and I feel hungry alot but I know carbs are out .

I think you might want to re-focus on the basics of eating according to the post-op diet at this time. Getting a fill isn't always the answer.

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Casey, how much can you consume at once? If you can consume 1 cup and still lose you are lucky. In my case, I need to consume 1/4 to 1/2 cup to lose.

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Julie
banded 6/6/06
Dr. McKeen, San Jose CA

320/213/goal 199. Almost there!

I'd look at what you're eating and how much exercise you're dong first and foremost and if that doesnt move things again, then I'd look at getting another fill.

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Jacqui

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I can eat at least a cup at most of my meals. I appreciate the comments. I do need to go back to the basics, and be exercising more. I am still pretty new to getting adjusted to the band, and sometimes you loose focus on what exactlly you are suppose to be doing. It is definitely a life change. I still try to sneak a snack in every so often, which i know i am not suppose to do. I will do good for a while then its like you get lax for a little while. Thank you for the comments!:paranoid

Help.... I'm in the same boat. I can eat probably over a cup at a time and am getting hungry every couple of hours. Eg. I had cereal for breakfast at 7:30 and by 10:30 was HUNGRY. I had a whole 8oz yogurt which did nothing for me. I have a 2.4 of 4cc fill. Do I need more? If so, I need to get into the doc ASAP as I will need a passport to go see him as of 01/01/08.

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Dr. Ortiz in TJ, Mexico
$8,500 self pay
1st fill 1.8 on 10/13/07
2nd fill .6 11/17/07

If you are eating a cup of food and still losing you are okay. If not, you need a fill.

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Julie
banded 6/6/06
Dr. McKeen, San Jose CA

320/213/goal 199. Almost there!