MarinaBleu Posted November 8, 2008 Report Share Posted November 8, 2008 I'm just curious how you all feel about how tight a band should be - I know everyone is different, I was trying to see if I'm "normal" I've gone 3x's in the past month to get filled. The Dr. checked the amount, no leaking. But how tight is tight? I'm a bit frustrated that I eat 5 to 6 oz, feel full, then about 15 minutes later I feel it all slip down and am hungry again... I have a 9cc band and it's at filled to 6.5 at the moment. How long should I feel full? I feel like I'm eating all day long... I think I was expecting to feel full for at least 3 hrs from consuming 4 to 5 oz's? Any thoughts? Your input is welcome and appreciated!! ~Kim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kittycat Posted November 8, 2008 Report Share Posted November 8, 2008 Hi Kim, well based on the fill, you should feel full for 3-4 hours on less than a cup of food. I have 5.5 cc in my 9 cc band and I am tight, but not overly tight and I am starting to feel the way you do...and wondering if another .5 cc will do the trick..I eat and feel hungry within 2 hours. You and I may need another tiny fill....does your food get stuck at all or are you PBing at all? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarinaBleu Posted November 8, 2008 Author Report Share Posted November 8, 2008 For the most part I eat slow and steady. If I eat too fast or don't turn my food into pulp, it gets stuck (especially breads). I've only have one major block this past week with a piece of chicken that was not chewed enough - it took about 5 minutes of sliming and waiting for it to pass - I was warned if that happens to go to liquids for a day due to possible swelling. Getting hungry 15 minutes after eating is very frustrating - you clean up your kitchen and suddenly you feel like you need to eat again...ugh! ~Kim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kittycat Posted November 8, 2008 Report Share Posted November 8, 2008 Get a fill, that's not the way things should be. My surgeon told me that if you are using more willpower than bandpower, get a fill. Good Luck!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarinaBleu Posted November 14, 2008 Author Report Share Posted November 14, 2008 That's a good rule of thumb - I am definitely using more willpower than the bandpower - Mucho Thanks for the tip! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mona-camille Posted November 14, 2008 Report Share Posted November 14, 2008 Well, I have the VG band and it took me to 9.2 cc's until I felt restriction at all. So, sounds like you need more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
feefee Posted November 16, 2008 Report Share Posted November 16, 2008 I had my port replaced on Nov 14 and they filled it. I can't even swallow a sip of liquid or my on saliva. I spoke with Dr on Sat morning and she said I was to full to come back on Monday morning to have some took out. I lost 4 lbs in 24 hours but it has been the rough way. I am so thirsty for water right now. But hope fully with the port replaced things will start to happen now. I have just keep a good outlook on it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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