To fill or not to fill that is the question...

[fbscpa]

Hi Guys,

After my last fill I noticed a LOT of restriction, and had trouble eating certain foods - particularly meat. However its now 2 months on and I can eat more and feel more hunger.

The dilemma I'm facing is that I've just signed myself up for a personal trainer. He has written me a very strict diet and exercise plan. The diet plan is basically to cut out all sugars apart from a portion controlled carbohydrate serving on workout days. Other than that the diet consists of lean meats, soups, vegetables, eggs and nuts.

I've lost 4.5 lb in 5 days so I am very excited about the diet and am feeling 100 % committed at the moment.

However, I am due for a fill on Saturday morning, and I'm in a bit of a dilemma what to do. My calories are averaging 1200 kcals (some of which are burnt off by exercise). But, I am feeling really quite hungry between meals so think a fill might help with that?

On the other hand, I'm worried a fill will take me back to having real problems eating meat and will set me back on my current diet plan.

So do I go for the fill with the hope I will be less hungry and find my PT's foodplan easier to stick to - or do I stay the way I am and rely on motivation to stick to the diet and just get passed the hunger pangs?

Anyone any opinions...?

 

[emmahc1975]

How much us in your band?
When did you last have a fill?
How much was your last fill?

 

[fbscpa]

My band is at 6.25 ml (in a 10.5 ml band), and my last fill was 0.5 ml on 07/04/2014.... I've lost about 5 lb since then so not a huge loss!

 

[emmahc1975]

I'm at 7.2 in a 10ml band. I got restriction at my last fill but it's wearing off again. I'll probably get another fill in a few weeks.
My 2 pennies worth is I'd get a small fill. I find if i have problems eating anything it is only for a short while after the fill & you could always opt for white fish for protein?

 

[fbscpa]

Thanks for the advice - thats what I was thinking myself. I've had a chicken curry portion for tea that I would normally struggle to eat and I'm not sat starving again. Hopefully a small fill will help control the hunger again.

Also I think part of my problem is my band tightening up first thing in the morning / when hungry / stressed. However having a hot drink really seems to be helping with that so fingers crossed I won't have as many problems with this next fill..

 

[Banderbird]

I agree, I'd just have a really tiny fill - and tell the nurse what you've said in your post. She might recommend you not to have one for now.

 

[BandedHun]

I have 5ml in a 10ml band. I had 4 ml put in on my first fill and really had the restriction from it. 5 weeks later my next fill and they tried 1.5ml but I couldn't swallow.. So took .5ml out.... Since and it's three weeks nearly im still feeling restriction. Sometimes I can eat but most of the time I'm never hungry, I plan on a small 0.25ml fill in two weeks time just to stop the wearing off effect. But I really don't want the restriction to be too much. My weights coming off lovely now without watching what I eat. Bread and red meats I don't eat anymore as I PB all the time. It's the head hunger and want to form the habit of munching that makes me eat not the hunger in my belly

Hope this helps - everyone's different x

 

[fbscpa]

Thanks guys - I have the fill appointment this morning so shall speak to the nurse and see what she advises!

 

[Nikola]

How did you get on ? Xx

 

[fbscpa]

So I had a 0.25 ml fill taking me to 6.5ml. The nurse offered me another 0.5 ml fill but I said I thought that was too much given how much of a difference it made last time.

Hoping for less problems with eating food but more satiation between meals... fingers crossed!