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As soon as you get to your sweet spot,if your eating healthy nutrition food the weight will just drop off. Well that is how it was for me... I started to feel some restriction after my 5th fill and after my 6th fill in Jan BINGO I had restriction I had finally arrived at SWEET SPOT CENTRAL!!!! I lost about 22 pounds the first 4-6weeks then 4.5 pounds in 3 months and when I got to my sweet spot lost 11 pounds in 2 months, which I am just over the moon about. Some days I can eat vegies and a small steak or lamb for dinner and other days I can only have a few small bites,its really strange. I found it frustrating at first on the days when I could only eat tiny amount cause my head kept pushing me,but after about ten times of pushing it and throwing up several times and being in pain (I get cronic back pain between my shoulder blades if I eat to much) I got over it. Oh and I can't eat chicken for some reason even if its really juicy or in sauce. I hope this all helps a little bit. LAPBANDED 3rd Sept 2008 1st 2cc (6 or 7 weeks post op) 2nd 2cc 3rd 1cc 4th 1.5cc 5th 1cc 6th 1cc Total 8.5cc (Now restricted and at my sweet spot in a 9cc Realize band)

Yes I am experiencing the same thing,I am thinning at the front of my head and you can see my scalp. I was banded 3rd Sept 2008 and have lost about 35 pounds. I have had the flu twice since January, so it could be from that as well. Anyway this week I have started taking 2X daily dose of multi vitamins & minerals and having fresh mainly vegi and fruit juiced daily. I am really focusing on healthy nutritious food as I have been really slack and having lots of meal replacements when I should be eating real food.

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Yes chicken for me as well. I can eat lamb and beef but chicken doesn't like me. I have 8.5cc in a 9cc band and can eat 1/2 - 1 cup of food.

I was banded on 3rd Sept 2008, I have 8.5ml in a 9ml band I finally have good restriction but would just like to know what is the maximum cc(mls) the band will hold.

I think that is a good amount of time, but it is so hard to say because everyone is so different. For me I had really, really bad back pain the first week and also had side stitch when I walked for the first month and I still get it from time to time 4months out.

My stomach, but cause my boobs are so bloody huge 12E its not that noticeable unless i'm in fitted clothes.

I have also had lots of problems with eating when stressed, especially the last two weeks. I sometimes wish I was so tight that I couldn't eat.

My back hurt so bad, I was in so much pain for a about a week or two. I think a lot of people get back pain after surgery for a few days or so.

I was banded 3rd Sept, had 5 fills up to 7.5cc in a realize band and have lost 25 pounds. I had lost 29 pounds but put on 4 pounds the last 2 weeks due to personal issues and eating and to escape. But its a new year and its full of possibilities and lots of adventure for me. Happy New Year EVERYONE!!!

I don't know if anyone can say what is right or wrong. I think everyone is forgetting that prostitutes are are everyday people with kids and families and are some ones daughters and sisters. I kind of think it should be their decision wether it should be legal or not.

1. To be happy 2. Be kind and understanding towards others and myself 3. To be alcohol free 4. Be more diligent with my weight training and exercise 5. Lose more weight ofcorse

I can eat anything, but the last month meats (chicken, turkey, beef) have got stuck from time to time. I have 7.5cc in a 9cc band and had 5 fills.

I think most people don't get restriction till about their 4th - 6th fill. I feel I was lucky, I had restriction the 1st month, was banded 3rd Sept then no restriction for two months and it wasn't untill my 5th fill a month ago that I had any restriction. I can eat anything still, most days, only smaller portions (appox 2 cups max). I go for my 6th fill 6th Jan which I am really looking forward to, I can't wait to be able to eat 1/2 - 1 cup food. So don't be discouraged, even though it is so very hard not to. My best advice is to not worry about restriction as it could take a while, but it will eventually happen.

APPLE CIDAR VINEGAR about 2 teaspoons in a glass of Water and I add honey to make it taste a bit sweet, but not necessary. Apple cider vinegar is the only thing that has helped me when I have been stuck.

i totally agree with you mrboswell!!!

I had surgery 3rd Sept lost about 22 pounds the 1st 5 weeks and nothing since, I go for my 5th fill today and I think this fill will bring me to my sweet spot.

Thats so frustrating. Hang in there, can you go and get a fill somewhere else and pay for it or ask for a bigger fill. Break down and cry if you have to, insist that you want a bigger fill. I know that most people say trust your doctor, bla, bla, bla but I say we know our bodies better than anyone else and doctors don't know everything and also everyones body is different and reacts differently. I am going for my 5th fill tomorrow and I have 6.5cc and little to no restriction, but I have a feeling in my heart that tomorrow will be the one that will get me to my sweet spot. Good luck!!! 1st fill 2cc 2nd 2cc 3rd 1cc 4th 1.5cc

I have been very frustrated with no restriction and starting to put weight back on. I had good restriction up until about 5 weeks post op, I was going to have a fill at 6 weeks but got food stuck that lasted around 3 days so got a fill at seven weeks. I have had 4 fills and now have 6.5ml in a 9ml band with absolutely no restriction. Was wondering if I have a band slip from getting food stuck so early on, as I did have a certain level of restriction before the food getting stuck. Can anyone give me some insight. PS I was banded 3rd Sept 2008

Thank you Restlessmonkey.

I think i'm stressing cause I haven't lost any weight since about week 5 post op and my husband keeps saying aren't you supposed to be eating only a cup of food and then I feel guilty and then I eat more. I feel I should have lost a little bit in the last six weeks, but it is my fault cause i'm over eating just like I used to. I just hope I haven't waisted our money by getting this lap band. I am going to get another fill on Tues and then I am going away for a month on Thurs and then its Christmas and New Year, oh god I hope I lose weight an not put it on.

Maybe its time to really look at your life and ask if your happy. A healthy balanced life is important for your kids, husband and most importantly yourself. You sound like you have way to much on your plate. No one on their death bed ever says I wish I worked more.

Are you hydrated. Maybe your heart rate is going to high. Body temperature to high? I am so just guessing here, I have no medical back ground, but thought i'd give my two cents worth. Good luck

kcarr I was banded with a bmi of 28. My body fat was really high, classed as obese, I have really bad neck and back pain and was snoring. If you have no health problems with a bmi of 28 I don't know anyone will band you though, but ask around.

I've just had my 4th fill 8 hours ago. I was banded on 3rd Sept, I am now up to 6.5ml in a 9ml band and at the moment I still don't feel any restriction, maybe it will take a few days to kick in.