SO I was just thinking I am supposed to go to the Dr. next Wednesday for my appointment and to get my band adjusted if necessary. Only there is a problem, I don't know if I need a fill or not. I have not lost much this month--three pounds to be exact. I am tight in the AM and usually just have a shake for breakfast--it is quick, has a lot of protein grams and keeps me on track since I do not have time to cook in the morning.

I have a mid morning snack of greek yogurt, and then lunch which is usually a salad with an ounce or two of chicken breast, tuna, or some other protein.

Once home from work, I have another snack--maybe hummus and whole wheat pita chips, or cheese cubes and whole wheat crackers.

Dinner consists of 2 ounces of protein, some veggies, some fruit and maybe some mashed potatoes. Totally a cup or less total.

If my protein needs help I add another scoop of powder to 4 oz. of water to keep the grams up to prevent hair loss.

I do not have to cut things up really small, but I do find I get mildly stuck on occasion. Usually if I eat too fast or am distracted by talking and swallow before chewing totally. I have never PB'd, but I have slimed a bit.

So what do you all think? Am I almost at my sweet spot, but not quiet there yet or am I just not eating the proper things to help me lose weight? I am exercising at least three times per week for 1.5 hours at the gym (cardio and weights) and one or two days of just walking for about two miles. I will go to my scheduled appt. on Wednesday, but just wanted an idea about if I should get another fill or not. Currently there are 5 cc's in my 10cc band.

I think as you get close and its just a matter of tweaking its hard to know 100% and not as obvious as it is for the first few fills.

You don't mention how hungry you are. That's a huge indicator of needing a fill. Sounds like you are eating really well. If your feeling satisfied with that amount of food, I would say you probably don't need a fill. However, I would go to the doctor and discuss. Best wishes!

Good point, I will have to monitor that a bit more, but usually the shake lasts about 2 hours before I feel hungry, the yogurt holds for about 2 hours, the salad for two to three hours. By the time I get home from work the hunger is strong and I am ready to eat anything I can find--that is why the snacks are now all ready and pre-planned to prevent me form just eating anything I can find! Dinner is about 3 hours later and no late night hunger or anything, but I do have a SF popsicle or two every so often.

Well, it was decided that I am at that place between yellow and green, but not quite green yet, so a small fill of .5 cc. Liquids are staying down with small sips and I am feeling pretty good. We shall see what tomorrow brings. I guess I am so conditioned from my other diet days that I should be losing more weight that I was waiting to get scolded for only losing 4 pounds in the last four weeks. It is a very new approach when you are told to keep up the good work instead!