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Good restriction for me is when I can eat a few ounces of protein and not PB. Its all different for different people. Some people can eat a cup of food. For me its no more than 1/4 cup.

Good restriction for me is when I can eat a few ounces of protein and not PB.

So basically it hurts to eat anything spicy and alcohol. I can't even drink a glass of wine without it burning. I am on Prilosec and he gave me a liquid today that is suppose to be a stomach barrier and also coat the esophogus. Is reflux a bad sign? I am very concerned. It isn't a sign of slippage or anything is it? I don't believe I am too tight. What are your thoughts? I will omit spicy and wine from my diet.

Dave, you are doing great! Keep up the good work.

Like I said for me its 1/4 cup. For Trish her sweet spot may be a chicken breast. If she is still losing 1-2 lbs per week then she should consult her doctor. My doctor says it is common with my restriction to only consume 1/4 cup of food.

I would do liquid for 24 hours, followed by mushies then solids.

Leena, the true secret of whether or not you need a fill is if you are losing 1-2 lbs per week. If you are and still eating a chicken breast good for you! That is always the temperature gauge.

Laura, my doctor charges for both fills and unfills no matter how close they are. You need to ask.

Debbie, this is great news. Keep up the good work.

Yes, this is quite common when you lose weight. It is normal to have to go back in for fills. Sometimes it only takes 5-10 lbs before you need another fill.

Make sure you drink plenty of protein shakes.

Reflux is a sign of being too tight. I would be very careful about that. Try and stop eating at 5pm and also add an antacid to your diet.

1-2 lbs per week is considered healthy and normal.

Lettuce can go down pretty easy. An entire chicken breast with veggies seems like a lot of food. I can typically eat 1-2 oz at a time. Egg whites and ricotta are considered soft foods so they go down easier. I would say because you can eat an entire chicken breast you need a fill. I can typically eat 1-2 cups of salad myself. Its the hard protein I'm curious about. I would try a fill. How is your hunger?

Cherub, I've been banded for 17 months. I've been at a stand still for a while now. I've only lost 65 lbs. I am waiting until after the holidays to go back up to 3.2 in my band. Typically I am a slow loser at 1 lb per week.

Lynne, keep going back until you can no longer eat like a horse at night. You will know the difference. It took me 5 fills. Good luck.

It is quite common to only eat a few bites. You need to ask yourself if you are satisfied and if your hunger is gone. Also, I start my day with a protein shake. It helps me get in 30 grams so when I eat like a bird I get my protein. Very important.

I agree with Jachut, I would go on liquids for 24 hours then move back to solids. BTW, when you have good restriction sometimes it is only a few bites!

I agree with Indigo. Sounds like you are too tight. You should be able to eat solid food and lose 1-2 lbs per week. Good luck.

HI Leena, how much food can you eat at one sitting? Some people prefer to stay at a restriction level of 1 cup if they are still losing. In my case my restriction gives me about 1/4 cup of food at a time. How much can you eat?

Warm liquids may help you in the a.m.

Dave, there is nothing like true restriction. Keep going back for fills until you have it. Good luck.

Hi Butterfly, lapband is a slower process but from what I have read the threat of gaining your weight back is decreased by the decision to have lapband surgery. In fact, I have seen people go to lapband after RYN surgery because they have stretched out their stomachs. Just know that weight loss is a little slower. I lost 1-2 lb a week the first year. Its been a lot slower now for me. Chances are you will really lose well the first year. It may take you up to 3 years to lose all your weight though. You just have to be patient. Good luck to you. You will love the band.

Hi Mary, it is natural to think that you have tried dieting and it hasn't work and can you give it one last chance. You will be fine.

Good for you. Waiting for insurance is a pain but it will all be worth it. Good luck.