ValleyGirl Posted September 5, 2009 Report Share Posted September 5, 2009 Under the direction of the OCC doctors, I went for a complete unfill three weeks ago because I kept getting stuck, even on liquids, every few days. At first I tried two slight unfills, but was still having problems so they figured I needed to completely unfill and let the swelling go down. I thought eight months in to this I would be able to control myself around food without a fill, but no luck. I gained nine pounds in three weeks, three pounds per week consistantly. I wouldn't say I was binging, but I was eating the foods that I can not when restricted, like sandwiches, and all kinds of meats that I haven't had since December (mostly chicken and beef) and found my appetite came back with full force after about 48 hours. The first thing I noticed was I was waking up hungry every morning. When filled, I don't seem to get hungry until noonish. Anyway, I'm not proud of myself but I'm not depressed about it either. I bought some great size 12 and 14 clothes this summer that now I'm going to get to wear a little longer- gotta look at the bright side, lol! I started at size 22 so this size (and shopping in normal stores) feels pretty good. I really didn't believe I'd ever be less than 200. On the flip side, I can see how quickly I could get back over 200 without this tool. I don't want to be that tight (and risk losing my band) ever again. I only got 2 cc's put back in so we'll see how I do with that. Sabrina:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IrishRN Posted September 6, 2009 Report Share Posted September 6, 2009 Under the direction of the OCC doctors, I went for a complete unfill three weeks ago because I kept getting stuck, even on liquids, every few days. At first I tried two slight unfills, but was still having problems so they figured I needed to completely unfill and let the swelling go down. I thought eight months in to this I would be able to control myself around food without a fill, but no luck.I gained nine pounds in three weeks, three pounds per week consistantly. I wouldn't say I was binging, but I was eating the foods that I can not when restricted, like sandwiches, and all kinds of meats that I haven't had since December (mostly chicken and beef) and found my appetite came back with full force after about 48 hours. The first thing I noticed was I was waking up hungry every morning. When filled, I don't seem to get hungry until noonish. Anyway, I'm not proud of myself but I'm not depressed about it either. I bought some great size 12 and 14 clothes this summer that now I'm going to get to wear a little longer- gotta look at the bright side, lol! I started at size 22 so this size (and shopping in normal stores) feels pretty good. I really didn't believe I'd ever be less than 200. On the flip side, I can see how quickly I could get back over 200 without this tool. I don't want to be that tight (and risk losing my band) ever again. I only got 2 cc's put back in so we'll see how I do with that. Sabrina:) So glad you are on your way again Sabrina. Your attitude says you are going to continue to do incredible on this journey. Keep us posted laura Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magkai1 Posted September 6, 2009 Report Share Posted September 6, 2009 Sabrina- you are truly one of my inspirations. Thanks for sharing. -Margaret Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ValleyGirl Posted September 6, 2009 Author Report Share Posted September 6, 2009 Already lost a pound over night! Hooray for having restriction back! Sabrina:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PAMMIE Posted September 6, 2009 Report Share Posted September 6, 2009 Under the direction of the OCC doctors, I went for a complete unfill three weeks ago because I kept getting stuck, even on liquids, every few days. At first I tried two slight unfills, but was still having problems so they figured I needed to completely unfill and let the swelling go down. I thought eight months in to this I would be able to control myself around food without a fill, but no luck.I gained nine pounds in three weeks, three pounds per week consistantly. I wouldn't say I was binging, but I was eating the foods that I can not when restricted, like sandwiches, and all kinds of meats that I haven't had since December (mostly chicken and beef) and found my appetite came back with full force after about 48 hours. The first thing I noticed was I was waking up hungry every morning. When filled, I don't seem to get hungry until noonish. Anyway, I'm not proud of myself but I'm not depressed about it either. I bought some great size 12 and 14 clothes this summer that now I'm going to get to wear a little longer- gotta look at the bright side, lol! I started at size 22 so this size (and shopping in normal stores) feels pretty good. I really didn't believe I'd ever be less than 200. On the flip side, I can see how quickly I could get back over 200 without this tool. I don't want to be that tight (and risk losing my band) ever again. I only got 2 cc's put back in so we'll see how I do with that. Sabrina:) YOU'VE GOT THE RIGHT ATTITUDE SABRINA!!! STILL KEEPIN YOUR EYE ON THE PRIZE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MyNewLife Posted September 6, 2009 Report Share Posted September 6, 2009 Under the direction of the OCC doctors, I went for a complete unfill three weeks ago because I kept getting stuck, even on liquids, every few days. At first I tried two slight unfills, but was still having problems so they figured I needed to completely unfill and let the swelling go down. I thought eight months in to this I would be able to control myself around food without a fill, but no luck.I gained nine pounds in three weeks, three pounds per week consistantly. I wouldn't say I was binging, but I was eating the foods that I can not when restricted, like sandwiches, and all kinds of meats that I haven't had since December (mostly chicken and beef) and found my appetite came back with full force after about 48 hours. The first thing I noticed was I was waking up hungry every morning. When filled, I don't seem to get hungry until noonish. Anyway, I'm not proud of myself but I'm not depressed about it either. I bought some great size 12 and 14 clothes this summer that now I'm going to get to wear a little longer- gotta look at the bright side, lol! I started at size 22 so this size (and shopping in normal stores) feels pretty good. I really didn't believe I'd ever be less than 200. On the flip side, I can see how quickly I could get back over 200 without this tool. I don't want to be that tight (and risk losing my band) ever again. I only got 2 cc's put back in so we'll see how I do with that. Sabrina:) Sabrina, I agree, you have an AMAZING attitude and drive, you have encouraged and helped so many of us......You will be back down in NO TIME! Carrie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jhawkchick75 Posted September 6, 2009 Report Share Posted September 6, 2009 Sounds like it was a really good think you had that unfill and you will be back on track in no time. That nine will come off no problem. Better than having something go wrong with your band! Great job!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kristi Posted September 6, 2009 Report Share Posted September 6, 2009 :-h Sabrina, I also think you did right by having the unfill and not risking anything that could go wrong with your band. However, yay for restriction! Keep up the great work. Hugs, Kristi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AngieB Posted September 6, 2009 Report Share Posted September 6, 2009 Sabrina! I'm glad to hear your fill is back! Woop! I can not tell you how great it is to read your post and see how you are mantaining a great attitude! 9 lbs is a minor set back. Glad you enjoyed some food you hadnt had in a while! Here is to keeping our bands healthy!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ValleyGirl Posted September 7, 2009 Author Report Share Posted September 7, 2009 Sabrina! I'm glad to hear your fill is back! Woop! I can not tell you how great it is to read your post and see how you are mantaining a great attitude! 9 lbs is a minor set back. Glad you enjoyed some food you hadnt had in a while! Here is to keeping our bands healthy!!!! A quick update on the weight gain......three of the NINE pounds I gained with no fill for three weeks has already come off- less than 48 hours later!!! Sabrina:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AngieB Posted September 7, 2009 Report Share Posted September 7, 2009 A quick update on the weight gain......three of the NINE pounds I gained with no fill for three weeks has already come off- less than 48 hours later!!! Sabrina:) Wow! Talk about the weight not sticking around for long! Good! Glad to hear you are on the fast track! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smiley Posted September 8, 2009 Report Share Posted September 8, 2009 Glad to hear it is coming off so well. I have always found that the pounds recently gained come back off quicker than if it had been a few months since those pounds were gained. Keep it up, you are on the downhill side of losing your weight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CottonwoodAZ Posted September 9, 2009 Report Share Posted September 9, 2009 So glad its coming off! here's to restriction! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ValleyGirl Posted September 9, 2009 Author Report Share Posted September 9, 2009 Down another two pounds overnight!!! Five to go and I'm back to where I was before the unfill. I had a feeling it would come off fast and I am glad my hunch was right. I don't have great restriction, I'm still hungry every couple of hours, but I'm determined to make this fill work cause I never want to be so swollen/irritated that I spit up liquids EVER again! Sabrina:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
louisem Posted September 10, 2009 Report Share Posted September 10, 2009 Sabrina, I think we are leading parallel lives:) I had to go for two unfills mid August and have since put on 9 pounds. I have a fill appointment scheduled for next Friday though. Unlike you though I have been making really bad food choices while I have been studying for the graduate record examination which is the preferred method of torture for people who are trying to get accepted in a Masters or PhD program. But considering how horrible I felt before my unfill I am just so glad not to feel that way anymore. In case anyone is wondering, slurpies and smokies from 7/11, while they make great study food, are not scale friendly choices even if you don't eat the bread and the rest of your choices through the day are good:) I have since moved on to popcorn and diet sprite to keep me awake when plugging through boring material. How much fill did you get put back? I think I am down to right around 1.8 cc's but don't really remember with all the recent adjustments. I am trying to decide if I should go for .2ccs to be safe or a little more. Hope all continues to be well. Louise Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ValleyGirl Posted September 11, 2009 Author Report Share Posted September 11, 2009 I was completely unfilled and now have 2 cc's total and feel great! What does Dr. Arsenau say? Sabrina:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
louisem Posted September 12, 2009 Report Share Posted September 12, 2009 I haven't talked to Dr. Arseneau yet, but I am going to check with him. I'm not gaining anymore and have actually lost a little bit so I think I am going to be really conservative with the fill. I don't want to feel that crappy again anytime soon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ValleyGirl Posted September 19, 2009 Author Report Share Posted September 19, 2009 Just checking in to report that my nine-pounds is gone!!! It took three weeks to gain nine during my unfill, and exactly two weeks to lose it after I was refilled . Hooray! Back to where I was five weeks ago....phew. Now I'm staring straight in to the face of the 170's!!!! Sabrina:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PAMMIE Posted September 19, 2009 Report Share Posted September 19, 2009 Just checking in to report that my nine-pounds is gone!!! It took three weeks to gain nine during my unfill, and exactly two weeks to lose it after I was refilled . Hooray! Back to where I was five weeks ago....phew. Now I'm staring straight in to the face of the 170's!!!! Sabrina:) GREAT NEWS!!! ISN'T THE BAND WONDERFUL? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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