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Hi, I joined yesterday because I needed help. Thanks to those of you who responded to "is my band too tight". I went in this morning and had .75 cc taken out. It is absolutely amazing how much difference such a small amount can make! I was banded July 27, 2009 and have lost 45 pounds. I'm not going very fast, but I'm going the right direction and that makes me feel great. I'm excited to have joined!

Good news! I eat spicy food, just not very much at a time! You will be so glad that you did this. Good luck!

You are doing great! I don't weigh very often and that helps me emotionally. My weight loss is not going very fast but it is going and that's more than I can say for the past. I have lost 45 lbs in eight months and have at least that to go. I had hoped to be at 90-100 lbs at one year but I now know that's not going to happen. This journey has been very comfortable for me though, so it's ok that it is not exceptionally fast. Keep walking and keep up the good work.

Oh, I left some of the questions unanswered. Like you, I have a hard time making a meal last that long. My doctor's office suggest 30 minutes for approximately 1/2 cup - that's what I'm working on. My lunch lasted about 20 min and I had 1/2 cup - perfect for me! Good luck!!

I have been banded for eight months and until this week was worried that I was eating too much. I think until you have more fills you will feel that way, but try not to worry, it's a process. I was filled this week up to 7.4 in an 11cc band but had .75 cc removed this morning and I feel so much better. I am excited that I may be just right!

I got my fourth fill two days ago and am having a lot of difficulty eating and even drinking. I was able to keep a shake down this morning but I probably took 20 minutes to drink it. I am wondering if this is normal. I realize that things will change and I will be able to tolerate fewer foods, such as the salad I was unable to keep down yesterday, but how restricted should I be? I throw up water if I take more than a few slow sips. I hope someone can answer - maybe I need to give it more time....