3rd time was the charm

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I was one of those people who had two fills and could still eat an entire chicken. Last Friday I went for yet another fill and now understand what restriction is. I pb whenever I eat chicken. I am full on 1/2 an english muffin with protein on it. I am now eating like a normal person. of course, it has been 5 days and I haven't lost any weight but that is OK. I think you have to be really forthcoming with your doctor. I really complained about the lack of restriction and they put in 2 more cc's. Stick with it and continue to go for fills.

OK you have convinced me to call and make an appt for my dr to do another fill. I had surgery in may and have been bout standstill weightwise for a month or more, had one fill early July and they said return in 3 mos or sooner if no weight loss. I also have felt that except for reminding me at times I may have eaten too quickly or not chewed the food thoroughly.. the LAP-BAND^® has not made any measurable difference in my appetite or portion control. I felt guilty that i cant seem to make it happen on my own!!

so hopefully another fill or 2 will do what I need it to.

good luck to you!!

Chris

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Ok can anyone let me know what to do? I am so depressed!I had surgury on May 9th this year and did well before surgury and right after.It was less painful than I thought and I lost 30 lbs.I had my 1st fill in June 1 1/2 cc.I was starting to feel hungry ,and thought this would help.I had absolutely no restriction and tho I drink plenty feel hungry!Now I went to dr for a fill in July and he said he would try to put in another 1 1/2 cc.When he injected port he could only get .2 cc in ,omg thats nothing.He said there must be an air pocket or bubble? anyone here of this and how does air get in and does it come out.He didn't schedule me for another whole month because he says I still lost 7 more lbs.My appetite is just as before presurgury liquid diet.I'm fighting it but feel depressed and feel that I will lose the battle.The reason I has LAP-BAND^® surgury was so I would have a tool to help me control my eating.Please help me!