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restriction question in 10cc lap band

em2

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em2    0

em2
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I had a 10cc band put in 2 years ago. I had to have a tubing revision done this summer though so I am now going through the "fill process" again. I am currently filled to 6.5cc but still don't have any restriction. Is this normal? As anyone else not felt restriction at 6.5ccs? My doctor made it sound like it would be really tight and maybe even too tight.

I am a little scared that the revision didn't work or something and that my fills aren't working at all. However, if others haven't felt restriction at 6.5ccs then I won't get TOO scared. I was perfectly filled until April but I don't know how full my band was then and I really don't think my doctor does either or else why not just fill me up to the same place as before that seemed to place me in the green zone?

Those of you with 10cc bands when do you usually get great restriction? I want mine pretty tight.

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Cindy C    150

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I am currently in the green zone at about 5.8cc but I know if I lose another 10 pounds I'll need a little tweek.

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Rachel412    116

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It depends on so many different factors! I'm at 7.25cc in my 11cc band so pretty similar to where you are, and this is the first time I've really felt the band doing it's job. But I've heard of people needing to be a lot closer to their "max" to have any restriction. Don't stress over it, if it's not there yet it should be pretty soon.

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overthemoon00    1

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I have a 10cc band and am up to 4cc and I feel no restriction yet at all.....

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oldiebutgoodie2    11

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I am currently in the green zone at about 5.8cc but I know if I lose another 10 pounds I'll need a little tweek.

You have done a-maz-ing!!! Super congrats!! You must be feeling like about a million bucks about now!

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oldiebutgoodie2    11

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I am currently in the green zone at about 5.8cc but I know if I lose another 10 pounds I'll need a little tweek.

By the way, what is a Panniculectomy?

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MeganS1029    1

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I am at 6.7 in a 10 cc band as of today. I was at 6.2 with no restriction--hoping this .5 cc's puts me in the green zone!

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em2    0

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I am glad to hear that I am not the only one with no restriction when in the 6cc's! I am going tomorrow for a fill and am hoping to be at least at 7 cc's, if not a few more. I will let you know how it goes.

I am at 6.7 in a 10 cc band as of today. I was at 6.2 with no restriction--hoping this .5 cc's puts me in the green zone!

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TerriF    9

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I just had my 3rd fill and still feel little restriction. When I got it the first day, I had that funnel feeling then nothing. But I also know I am eating a lot less so maybe it's working and I don't even know it. :rolleyes: I will say on this last fill it burned alittle when he was injecting the Fluid and I wondered where the heck it was going?

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transforming jlaroux    78

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I have a 9cc band and have 6cc's and have very little restriction. I go next Friday for another fill and I am hoping that I get that feeling back! I love feeling full. It's so liberating!

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em2    0

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Well, I went back today and they put one more cc in so now I am up to 7.5cc's. I have to wait 24 hours before I can eat anything so I will let you all know how this fill goes.

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Rudgirl    0

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I have a 10cc band and am at 7.5 and feel like I am finally in the green zone. Though my body is very sensitive to the barometric pressure, some days I am so tight I stick to softer Proteins, and some days I can eat a properly prepared steak. But I am satisfied and do not feel I am eating too much on either day. Just be patient look at it as a whole, not each meal.

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bbammom    0

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I have a 10cc band and I have no restriction with 7cc. I need a lot of restriction to get into my green zone. Once I was overfilled (then emptied) and then I was at 10cc and doing well until we flew from Hawaii to Vegas. They took out 3cc (putting me where I am now) and I can eat anything and everything. (I feel horrible!) I see the doc this week and hope he gives puts me at 9cc. Good luck!!

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caralaisure    0

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I also have a 10cc, I got my surgery November 9, 2010 and I'm filled to 8cc. I HAVE NO restriction, hate it. I'm going back to doctor to see if I have a leak, or to fill this band up. I didn't pay 12,000.00 dollars to not have this work!!! :angry:

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bbammom    0

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Caralaisure, I guess we're both in the same boat on restriction. I'm so worried that my new doctor won't give me enough fill this week!

Good luck with yours!

I also have a 10cc, I got my surgery November 9, 2010 and I'm filled to 8cc. I HAVE NO restriction, hate it. I'm going back to doctor to see if I have a leak, or to fill this band up. I didn't pay 12,000.00 dollars to not have this work!!! :angry:

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