don't be afraid of unfills

[ValleyGirl]

It's been one week since my slight unfill and I feel GREAT! With only 1.4 cc's in my 4 cc band I can eat everything (including small amounts of bread and pasta) and nothing is getting stuck, and I still lost one pound this week, even without exercising. You don't need to be so tight that you are miserable. I was SO scared that if I wasn't super restricted, I'd gain. In fact, the opposite will happen and you will likely plateau or even gain if you are not getting enough calories in. That said, I hope to never have a complete unfill again (which I've done twice) because that is too hard for me and always results in a weight-gain. Just try to find that happy medium. The doctors know what they are doing when they say you should be eating three small meals per day- not starving yourself.

Sabrina:)

[AngieB]

It's been one week since my slight unfill and I feel GREAT! With only 1.4 cc's in my 4 cc band I can eat everything (including small amounts of bread and pasta) and nothing is getting stuck, and I still lost one pound this week, even without exercising. You don't need to be so tight that you are miserable. I was SO scared that if I wasn't super restricted, I'd gain. In fact, the opposite will happen and you will likely plateau or even gain if you are not getting enough calories in. That said, I hope to never have a complete unfill again (which I've done twice) because that is too hard for me and always results in a weight-gain. Just try to find that happy medium. The doctors know what they are doing when they say you should be eating three small meals per day- not starving yourself.

Sabrina:)

Sabrina - you teach me sooo much. I am thankful you are here and talk about what is really going on. Great post!

Thanks!

Angie

[MyNewLife]

I too Agree with Sabrina! I had an unfill last week, was very scared to do so, however it is just not worth it! I can finally eat without every little thing I stick in my mouth getting stuck.

[Kristi]

Sabrina,

Great job on this post. I think it is so important to take care of yourself. I got a fill last week and if it turns on me and I need the unfill, most definitely, I will go in.

Hugs,

Kristi

[shrty835]

Its time for me to get a little out also. I am missarable, in the mornings I cant even get my protien shake in. I did better right after surgery with out anything in my band. I didnt gain any because I was more concious of what I was eating. This year plateu has to stop now........

[CanadianBandster]

I hear ya! Sabrina you are so right. Getting my unfil before was the best thing I did since being banded! Very excellent advice