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I was banded in early November 2012. I have only 2.5cc in my 10cc band. I have lost almost 40 pounds. I have never had full restriction as some speak about on this forum and feel that I am dieting. I have to watch my intake since I have never really had full restriction. To be realistic, I think that ultimately I will have to always watch my intake. If I continue down the path that I am on, I will continue to slowly lose weight. I have my monthly appointment with my surgeon next month. I am going to ask his opinion but wonder if I should get a fill or continue to diet? Thoughts?

Thank You Missy for your feedback. I do agree that filling up my band to the fullest is not going to solve my problem. I know that my issue is a behavior that I have to work at and change. Some days are better for me than others. I have to go back to the original seminar that I attended on the Lap Band and that it is just a tool to assist us with our weight loss and maintenance. I am not much on taking baths but I like the brushing the teeth idea. I am going to brainstorm some other ideas that might work as well. Thanks Again!

Bonman77 - What's even stranger is after reading your profile... You are I are almost the same age and our height and weight (at time of banding is the same)!! I am 57 and I also knit and this weekend picked up some new yarn thinking that might help me. I do exercise regularly walk, elliptical and swim and that is how I am maintaining my weight but like I said I would like to lose at least 30 more pounds. I am going to keep working at it and try taking one day at a time!

I was banded on 11-05-12 and am down 33 lbs. I only have 1.5 cc of fill in my band. I do fine all day long at work but once I get home from work I seem to transform back into my "old habits". I certainly cannot each like I used to and I am maintaining my weight because of my daily exercise routine. I really feel that the issue is more about controlling my behavior in the evening hours before I go to bed. Perhaps if I have more fill in my band that might help? Any suggestions would be appreciated!

Jean - Sorry to hear about the issues with the silent reflux. I am newly banded (11-05-12) and so far so good. Going into this, I did not realize the importance of making good food choices. I have read your book and remember you talking about the "honeymoon" phase. Well, the honeymoon is over for me!! Agree that the band works IF you work it!

Just curious why you were sleeved on 08-16-12. Did you have issues with your band?

I also have UHC and had to go through the 6 month diet. It goes really fast. I was also afraid of losing too much weight so I did not even try to lose because I was right at the low limit in weight/height. I did go in for a sleep Apnea study and they found that I had sleep apnea so that declared me with having a co-morbidity. I was banded on Nov 5th, 2012 and have lost 30 lbs without any fill in my band! I wish I would have had this procedure when I was much younger!!!!! I considered it in my younger years but thought that I could do it on my own - wrong!!! Good Luck to You!!!

Agree that unjury is an awesome Protein choice. It's 20Grams of protein the power alone, plus an additional 8 mixed with skim milk! http://www.unjury.com Give it a try!

I like unjury. I also like Chike but it is not bariatric specific. Our nurse practitioner suggest using the Protein specifically for bariatric patients.

Totally agree and thanks for sharing!

I have been banded since Nov 5th. The first night after my surgery, I had reflux and heartburn so I called my surgeon's office and they removed about 3ccs from the band. I continued to have gastric issues 5 days post op so I asked the surgeon to remove all of my fill. I have lost 21 pounds at my 4 week visit and am still losing (slowly)... I do not have any restriction and I do not have any issues now. It seems lately like I can eat more at each sitting (more than the recommended 1 cup). I have my next follow-up appointment on January 4th, 2013. Thoughts on getting a fill even if I am still losing?