I keep calling and calling. Still, no answer. I read these blogs where people speak of "tightness" and I am jealous. What does that feel like? 'Cause these 1.4 ccs are not cutting it. I really feel that I am having to "diet" meaning my band isn't helping me as much as I think it should. My PA said I can go back in 3 weeks for another fill and I think I am going to take her up on that offer, because this, quite frankly, SUCKS. I am still losing, albeit s-l-o-w-l-y. So that's good. And I know I have to get better with the exercising...but still! I feel if I ask the PA to be more "aggressive" she'll...I don't know...spank me?? Yell at me?? Yank my band out and say NO MORE??? Maybe I just need to be more agressive myself at my next appointment.
Anyway - onto the weekend. Thank GOD!
3-5 fills is the average. I know it is frustrating getting there. I had an un-fill on Saturday and now have way less than you in my band so I can relate! You can certainly ask for them to be more agreesive with the fills or to allow you to come in more frequently if you don't feel any difference.
ReplyDeleteI wish I could share some of my fill... I don't have any restriction yet either, and I have 3.5-ish cc's. It's a process. We'll get there!
ReplyDeleteDon't be afraid to ask for more if you think they'd give it! :)
I just kept going as soon as they would let me (once a month) until I got restriction. No reason to wait longer than they make you! :)
ReplyDeleteIt really is amazing how different the surgeons are. I started out with 2-3 cc's in my band at surgery and got 2 ccs my first fill. At my second fill appointment he attempted to put in another 2cc's but that was too much so I had 1cc put in. I'm at 6cc now and feel really really great..not too tight and hunger is manageable. My friend also got banded by the same surgeon and she didn't feel restriction until 7ccs so everyone is different. You will get there eventually and it will be soooo worth it!
ReplyDeleteJust be careful...I also hate the feeling of "dieting" even though I have a LapBand, but being TOO tight is even more horrible...I promise. As long as the weight comes off, and you're learning as you go...life is good!
ReplyDeleteThe worst she can say is no. I don't think spanking will be involved but I guess you never know. Hang in there! The time before restriction sucks but YOU WILL GET THERE!
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