To Fill or Not to Fill...that is the question

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Hi Bandsters,

I need your input. I am scheduled for a fill on Thursday. I am not sure if I need one. When I received my last fill I wasn't eating enough so I did not lose any weight for months. But...now I noticed I get hungry quicker but not everyday. There are times my band is so tight I can get water down but there are times I can eat in the middle of the day a Panera Bread half veggie sandwich with the cup of cream of broccoli soup. I can eat bread now. I could never do that before. What do you think? Have my doc add a smidge to cut off the really bad habits? I am afraid to be too tight and have the darn thing slip.

Advice welcome! Hope you are enjoying your Labor Day Weekend!

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Jody from Jersey (achieving a new me 1 pound at a time!)

First, discuss the issue with your surgeon.

Second, 'the bad habits' are in our behavior, not in the Band.

Being too tight is not pleasant and it is not helpful in reaching your goal.

Third, Congratulations on your progress!!!

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Jody,
Eating bread is NOT a bad habit. But, the fact that you can do it with no problem probably indicates you need a little tweak. This last time I went, I was in the same spot as you---trying to decide. So, we comprimised--I went from 2.1 to 2.4. Appearantly, that's a little tweak. It was not enough to cause me problems but it was enough to act as a reminder that "yes, there's a LAP-BAND^® in there!". Talk to the dr or technician. I've found that even with a little fill, my will power is called into service more often than I would have thought. So, don't make things harder for yourself! It's hard enough already!
Judi

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Thank you both! I am thinking the same thing about the tweak. I did call today and spoke to the nurse and she also recommended a small fill and GET BACK TO BASICS!!! I actually stopped by the office and wrote down the 10 "commandments" so to speak. Now, I just need to stop by the gym!

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Jody from Jersey (achieving a new me 1 pound at a time!)

I'm on my way to the gym right now. :-)

I get a fill when I'm starting to graze after dinner. I'm so restricted in the AM that all I can do for breakfast is a protein shake anyhow. But by dinner time I can eat a lot more. If I've eaten a Band-Ideal meal -- lots of protein and veggies and STILL need a snack before bedtime, then I need a fill.

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Thanks everyone!! I spoke to my doctor and recommended coming in for a small fill also. If I need more in a month I can go back in again.

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Jody from Jersey (achieving a new me 1 pound at a time!)