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Mrs_Kimmie
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Hi! :biggrin: Before I reached 8.7, I was pretty capable of eating just like you're describing at a similar fill level as yours. I had like 8.0 and was still able to shovel it in and I was scared because I have food issues. I had originally had 8.3 and was waaaay too tight. Unfilled down to 7.0 and felt completely wide open. Now I'm past 8.3 and it feels pretty good. I have to eat very slowly or things hurt going down. Every fill is different. 8.3 had me too tight once. Now 8.7 has me at a sweeter spot. Don't worry - there's nothing wrong with the band. As my fill doctor told me, I'm "skinny inside" which is why it takes more fill for me to feel tight enough. All the best to you.
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I have 8.7 cc's in my 10cc band. I was banded October 8, 2007. I keep fluctuating between 35 and 40 pounds lost. Had something like my 7th fill yesterday. Had either no restriction or too tight restriction. Still looking for my sweet spot.