Guest guest Posted July 5, 2006 Report Posted July 5, 2006 Hi Alison Don't worry! Firstly every band is different, and sounds like you have the smaller I think it's called the Vanguard. So your fill levels will be considerably smaller than Libby and me. I have 8.5 ml in mine currently. Listen to what your surgeon has advised with food. But at a general rule, you are going to only be able to fit in half a cup of food – however having said this, different things will dictate just how accurate that is. Some foods have more sauce or fluid with it so will slip thru easily. So your toast is quite dry, it will be harder to slip thru the pouch. This is good as it means you will stay fuller longer. The mandarins are generally fibrous, so they can be a problem later on; they take longer to break down and can be uncomfortable. However having said that, asparagus can be a problem too but I have enjoyed it recently and I know that Roche can too. So use the guide that your surgeon has given you, go with smaller quantities eat less. If you are still hungry go back for more, but don't eat until you are too full and feel awful. Nx Quote
Guest guest Posted July 5, 2006 Report Posted July 5, 2006 Hi Alison, If i remember you were banded by Dr Ritchie as was i and he uses the 4 ml band therefor 1.5 ml is normal whereas for the bigger bands more fill is required. Elaine >-- Original Message -- >To: SydBand > >Date: Wed, 5 Jul 2006 18:04:41 -0700 >Subject: Fill and other things >Reply-To: SydBand > > >Good Morning Ladies!! > >I have not posted for ages, I have been away getting my fill, almongst other >things! It is vacation time here at work, hence it is quiet enough for me >to >email! > >I had my first fill on Tuesday, which was interesting.. I am hoping that >someone can answer this one... I noticed that Lib posted about her fill >that >she had yesterday and had 5ml into her band. My fill was only 1.5ml. Why >would this be? Different bands, maybe? > >The dr advised me to now go onto " normal " foods and has given me a list of >good foods. I tried a piece of Soy and Linseed bread (toasted) which I was >only able to eat half of - but I am able to eat some other foods in larger >quantities - for example fruit. Last night I ate two mandarins - is this >normal? I would have thought I would not be able to fit in two mandarins?? > >If someone could advise me here - that would be great. > >A slightly worried Alison :-) > > > Quote
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