Hello,

I had my first fill this week, 1.5 cc added to 3cc that was in my band from surgery. I am feeling some restriction and have my next fill on Feb 4th. How many total cc's did it take for you to reach your sweet spot? How many total fills?

Thanks! Joan

I'm kinda confused as to what that even means... I know it sounds silly, but what am I supposed to feel after all these fills? I'm not hungry now... will I just get fuller faster?

The sweet spot is also referred to as the green zone. Is the amount in the band at which you continue to lose 2 lbs a week and can eat properly. The band is not too tight, but allows enough restriction that you can continue to lose weight well. I haven't hit mine but I have another fill on wednesday. I have 5.5 ccs. I have read that the sweet spot for most people is 7-9 ccs.

The sweet spot is also referred to as the green zone. Is the amount in the band at which you continue to lose 2 lbs a week and can eat properly. The band is not too tight, but allows enough restriction that you can continue to lose weight well. I haven't hit mine but I have another fill on wednesday. I have 5.5 ccs. I have read that the sweet spot for most people is 7-9 ccs.

Thanks Sam!

That is helpful information. I guess I'll be at 7.5cc at my March appt. if my doc adds 1.5cc each time.

Joan

I'm kinda confused as to what that even means... I know it sounds silly, but what am I supposed to feel after all these fills? I'm not hungry now... will I just get fuller faster?

Heather,

If you can eat a reasonable meal and not be hungry for 4-5 hours, then you already are at your sweet spot.

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Hmm, yea but I could eat more, so I'm policing myself. BUT I'm not getting hungry at all in between.

Hmm, yea but I could eat more, so I'm policing myself. BUT I'm not getting hungry at all in between.

Even when I was overfilled, I could eat more. Some people do get physical restriction. Most seem to get it at the cost of a long list of foods they can no longer eat, and/or frequent stuck and sliming episodes.

According to my surgeon, the band works by putting pressure on the vagus nerves, which tell the stomach to stop producing ghrelin, the hunger hormone.

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I feel very close to my "sweet spot" and Im at 7cc in an 11cc band. My next fill is on Tuesday and I am hoping that gets me there. its hard for to me tell if Im at my sweet spot because some days I feel like it and others I don't. I do get stuck sometimes when I eat too quickly or too big of bites but still feel like I can eat alot more than a half cup. I just dont want to be overfilled!!