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Dawn, I have 4 cc's in a 14 cc band too.. and I don't really have much restriction wither. I mean, I definitely eat less but sometimes I feel like I could way way more if I let myself. I had my port removed about a month ago because of infection and can't wait to get it put back in because I definitely need a fill. I'm careful about what I eat but I haven't lost any weight in at least a month. Oh well though. I tell myself it took 26 years to put it on, it's not going to fall off over night :-)

You still don't have enough Fluid in the Band.
Maybe next time you will feel the difference.
In the meantime go to myfitnesspal.com you will see other people's diary, and see what they are eating, and trying to get by.. This is just another part of your journey, until you do feel Restriction.
Puking ? you don't want. If you do to much, and swell up, then they could take fluid out, and you start over again. I had that done in the beginning of the month.
For now do a lot of Proteins, they help kill the Hunger Beast.
I am Losingintime on the site, write to me, and I will friend you in if you like.
Shirley.

You may need another fill
I went from 3 ½ cc and being able to eat anything to 4 ½ with a lot of restrictions
Its amazing what a difference the small amount can make
But how much weight are you losing?
My doc says as long as I lose 1 to 2 pounds a week I don’t need another fill

I am in the same boat as you. I had surgery 9/12/11 and had 2 ccs at surgery and had another 2 added 6 weeks ago and have felt nothing. I know it is just because I am not at a good restriction level but it is funny how some people have a ton of restriction with 4 ccs but it doesn't do anything for me. Also, in my case I have a 14 cc band so it may take a little bit more time to get to the 'green zone'. I have my second fill tomorrow so I am curious to see how it goes after that. Good luck!

Restriction will come in time and possibly with more fills. You said you are eating less than pre-band so that is great. In the meantime, continue practising your bad eating behaviours and when you do achieve restriction, you will be well placed to handle it.

I was soo in your shoes a few months ago, very frustrated. I was banded May 2011 with a 10cc band.
I had almost no restriction at 3cc, some restriction at 5cc, then aftar my last fill, which put me at 6cc I have MAJOR restriction. I'm eating very small meals. At Breakfast I can't have anything solid so it's usually a Protein shake, lunch is Soup, then a small dinner, Lucky if I go a day without some vomiting.
I'm finally loosing some weight, although it's still slow going. I know I need to have a slight unfill but I'm waiting till after the first of the year.
Good luck to you. Remember we are all learning as we go.