So I now have 6cc in a 10cc band and I'm able to drink liquids slowly. I am making sure that I get all of my nutrients by drinking Atkins Advantage Protein shakes, chewable multi Vitamins, and liquid Calcium. I have also been able to eat about a cup of yogurt each day. I have lost 7lbs in the last 4 days so I'm very pleased about that, but I am concerned that I might be just a little too tight. I'm wanting to stick it out for a little while longer to make sure that it's not just some irritation or swelling. I tell myself that maybe this is the "sweet spot" and yes, it's very tight and that this is where I'm supposed to be. I was able to eat one scallop and about 1/4 cup of spinach but it was very uncomfortable and I had to take tiny bites. So does anyone have any suggestions? Is it possible to maintain this type of restriction long term? I really don't mind it so much.

P.S. Going on a cruise next week for 5 days so I'm torn between being grateful that I won't be able to eat and wanting to get a little unfill....

If your doctor will do tiny unfills, I think you should get one, like .1 or .2cc. I was as tight as you describe and the first time I got stuck my stomach swelled shut and I ended up with a complete unfill. I hope you have a wonderful cruise!!!

Mimi

Thank you Mimi. I may just do that. My doctor went out of town and will be back at the end of the week.