lisalisa21 Posted October 10, 2008 Report Share Posted October 10, 2008 Had surgery in March and have since only lost 7 pounds. As of my 2nd fill, I have 2.4 cc's in my band. Yes I have more restriction than after my first fill but I'm confused about something. I can eat a chicken sandwich and as long as I chew it well i can eat the whole thing. Although french fries are completely off limit! I know I shouldn't be eating the whole thing but shouldn't I feel good restriction, at say, half way through the sandwich?? I guess I'm just confused about how much I should actually be able to eat per meal. What am I doing wrong?? Time for a third fill? thanks all Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thesuse Posted October 10, 2008 Report Share Posted October 10, 2008 Yeah, I'd say a third fill would be a good idea. Good luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teyann Posted October 10, 2008 Report Share Posted October 10, 2008 I have not had surgery yet. But I am doing the pre-op diet. From what I have learned so far, you still have to change your lifestyle and what you choose to eat. Yes, you should defintely have restriction- But what you chose to eat is just as important as well as exercise. Like I said I have not had the surgery yet- But from what I am told it is just a tool to assist you, it does not do it for you????? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
julieburns Posted October 10, 2008 Report Share Posted October 10, 2008 Had surgery in March and have since only lost 7 pounds. As of my 2nd fill, I have 2.4 cc's in my band. Yes I have more restriction than after my first fill but I'm confused about something. I can eat a chicken sandwich and as long as I chew it well i can eat the whole thing. Although french fries are completely off limit! I know I shouldn't be eating the whole thing but shouldn't I feel good restriction, at say, half way through the sandwich?? I guess I'm just confused about how much I should actually be able to eat per meal. What am I doing wrong?? Time for a third fill? thanks all I bet you are feeling let down by the numbers but any loss is a plus before your second and third fills it seems. I felt no restriction after my first fill as you described but also had certain foods I could not eat..weird??? Anyway after my second fill/unfill experience I now have the "full" feeling almost all the time. There is no way I can eat anymore than 1/4 to 1/2 cup total at one time of anything. there are MANY foods I can't eat though. I am still learning to chew very well and never put anything in my mouth until I mentally prepare for it....slow down and chew it well or else I will have trouble and slime/PB. I think I am at a great "sweet spot" currently so based on how I feel and what you described you need another fill. :lb4: :lb11: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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