My first fill put me at 4 CC's. I had GREAT restriction for 2 weeks then it slowly started to fade. So I got another CC added for a total of 5. After 3 weeks I felt the same with no restriction so I got another 1/2 CC this past Tuesday.

I still don't really feel restriction. Will it always be like this or once you get a certain amount of weight/fat off will your restriction be more consistent?

Right now I'm discouraged. I really don't have restriction and I'm hungry all the time but I also have problems swallowing certain foods so I'm hungry, with little to no restriction and limited food choices. It's aggravating me right now and I'm feeling really down about it.

My surgeon keeps telling me to fill up on Protein but that's hard when the only protein you can eat is pork that's freshly cooked and ground meats. That gets old after a while.

Hugs, I have no answers as I have not had any fills yet, but you are already down 32 lbs so you must be doing something right, focus on your proteins and try new recipes.

Yes I am and I'm proud of that but I just feel stuck right now. I go back and forth between the same 3 pounds.

Everyone is different, but I didn't have good restriction until I had 7.5 CCs in a 10CC band. It can take a little time.... Keep getting your fills and hang in there. When you have good restriction, you'll know it!

Eat slowly, chew your food well, pause between bites. Also, it helps me if there is some sort of sauce or something "wet" on my food. I often use a splash of olive oil or a "salad dressing" made with greek yogurt and ranch dressing mix, etc.

Also, are you supplementing your Protein with shakes?

This may sound like an old story, but are you cutting your Protein into very small pieces? Like pencil eraser size? When I do that I can eat a wider variety of meats. The only meat I have constant trouble with i poultry breast. Dark meat is fine, beef is fine.

Even if I chew it well, a big bite can give me problems.

I also add in protein with string cheese and beans/lentils.

Finding the sweet spot can be a challenge. I was overfilled ones. I could not eat without pain, but was HUNGRY. Getting a slight unfill allowed me to eat more, but I was less hungry. So I actually ate less in total.

This may sound like an old story, but are you cutting your Protein into very small pieces? Like pencil eraser size? When I do that I can eat a wider variety of meats. The only meat I have constant trouble with i poultry breast. Dark meat is fine, beef is fine.

Even if I chew it well, a big bite can give me problems.

I also add in protein with string cheese and beans/lentils.

Finding the sweet spot can be a challenge. I was overfilled ones. I could not eat without pain, but was HUNGRY. Getting a slight unfill allowed me to eat more, but I was less hungry. So I actually ate less in total.

My surgeon actually told me not to bother with beans/peas/lentils b/c they have very little protein. He says they are a good source of Fiber but I shouldn't use them to replace protein.

I'll try cutting things up even smaller and see what that does.

My surgeon actually told me not to bother with beans/peas/lentils b/c they have very little Protein. He says they are a good source of fiber but I shouldn't use them to replace protein.

I'll try cutting things up even smaller and see what that does.

I was suggesting the Beans and such to add to your diet, not to replace. You had mentioned you are bored with only the pork. You can add in more protein with some beans and cheese (1 oz of cheddar has 7g of protein). Even Protein Bars.

3 TBSP of pinto beans would be 1 oz, that would be 3g of protein. 1 oz of pork tenderloin has about 7g. So, there certainly is not as much in the beans as the meat. But it could help you add some variety. But of course, follow your surgeon's orders.

Hope it works out for you soon!