can not find my fullness

R C
on 7/23/07 3:44 pm - VERO BEACH, FL
i am not finding the fullness as yet - i go for my 3rd fill - my dr. does them - 6wks post-op then 4wks intervals - i can eat everything - has any one had this problem - i am starting to get a little anxious -
Michael Eak
on 7/23/07 6:34 pm - Largo, FL
RC when did you receive the LapBanding and where?                                                                          What are you eating and how much is Everything? The Banding is just that, as a belt or rubber band around a tubing. You'll stil be able to eat anything, just at a slower pace as if you eat too fast, It will back up your plumbing.    
Open RNY 5/10/06 and now
Laparoscopic Realize Banding. 4/21/09
9/1/09 I've rec'd 4 fills and lost 86 lbs. so far.
Check the www.obesitynomorefl.com Website Calender.
Jo Ann
on 7/23/07 10:06 pm - Orlando, FL
I had the lap band RC and what you are going through is absolutley normal. You will probably find that there are certain things that will go right through the band. The band will only restrict your intake on solid proteins!! Liquids and junk food slide right through so make sure that you are staying with the solid proteins for the fullness. It can take some time before you are going to hit your "sweet spot".  Be patient and hang in there, you will get to where you need to be. It also depends on which band you have and how aggressive of fills your doctor is giving you. If you have the Vanguard, the larger of the bands, that one usually takes quite a few fills to reach that sweet spot. Like I said just hang in there and discuss your anxieties with your doctor. Good luck, Jo Ann

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