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I was 265 when i was banded June 4th. I'm now at 247.

I got 3cc my first fill and 2cc additional my second fill. Still stuck at 247lbs...started at 265lbs

make sure you do your research regarding how some studies show how the lack of ghrelin isn't permanent...

As I lose weight I will unfriend anyone who makes negative comments.

congrats Cooper! Good Luck on your journey. I lost 15lbs between my preop diet and the first month post op. I got my first fill 5 weeks after i was banded. My first fill I was given 3cc's. I started to feel some restriction 3 days after getting my fill.

you have to make sure you get in your daily calories....my wife has this same problem with the band..skipping lunch or dinner. sometimes you just have to make sure you get your calories. You'll get past this. i believe in ya!

now I'm hungry

In the morning I usually have a couple services of low fat cottage cheese with a little bit of sea salt in it.

You are going to play it tough. Eat low to no sugars. Eat LOW CARB, and eat high Protein. salad with chicken for lunch (grilled chicken) with very light dressing is a good lunch option. eat a low to no fat Breakfast and do the same for dinner. to beat cravings between you need to drink a big glass of luke warm Water. Luke Warm water fills you up and curb cravings. COLD water will rehydrate you quicker but does less to curb your appetite. If you need ... must eat something, you need to eat a very low or low calorie food...a fruit or veggie, or something with low calories and high protein, like a Protein Bar or some almonds (ONE SERVING). You can do this!

Congrats and good luck on your journey.

I agree with your doctor. You can definitely be OVERFILLED.

I need to lose a total of 100 lbs. I've stopped weighing myself. But I have days where after using the restroom that I feel like I lost that much weight. I guess its just my dietary changes that I'm feeling.

I hope so.

my allergan book says I have the large band. So I'm guessing 14cc band

I had a protein shake after getting my fill and it reminds me just after surgery how I could feel everything empty out of the pouch....I LOVE THAT FEELING!