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I was banded one year ago, as of 1/31. My last fill was late March, first week of May. I have not, nor have I needed a fill since then.

That's been 8-9 months ago!

I've been carrying on as usual, not really thinking about it except when visiting this website to give my 2 cents worth now and again.

I have to admit, I was getting a little frustrated, not exactly sure why.

This morning at the gym I got lost in thought....and this may sound stupid.....but I have been in the Green Zone for the past 7 months and didn't really pay much

attention to it?

Everything suddenly fell into place, totally changing the way I look at things!

It's like suddenly realizing you you graduated and got your diploma! so why are you sweating it!

It's done! It's over! You have arrived! What else is there for me to do?

I'm never hungry anymore......I eat very little, and whenever I feel like I need to......I don't even think about food anymore.

I keep telling myself there is something I need to do...it can't be this easy...but I can't think of anything!!!

Does that mean there is nothing left for me to learn??? To the contrary. I learn new things all the time. But with all respect, I don't think

80% of the people here would have the slightest clue what I'm talking about! (the world is not flat) Maybe that was why I was getting frustrated.

I'm scheduled to see my Dr first week in Feb. I've asked myself if I may need a slight fill. But I'm not sure what that would do for me in addition to where I'm at now.

Just had to share!

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Maybe now it is your mission to help others that are going through the same journey that you did. I know for me it is very comforting to be able to talk with people who have had success with their bands. If I have a problem or just a question, there is someone there to talk to. I'm so happy for you that things are going well. I hope I can reach that same place. P.S. Why get a fill if you don't need one? You know what they say..."if it ain't broke, don't fix it!" Or "don't fix it if it ain't broke" not sure which way the say goes but they both mean the same thing.

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I'm curious about the number of fills you've had. I've had dr visits every month since I was banded and have been filled each time. At fill 4 I was in the green zone and so excited but it lasted just 3 weeks so I got another fill the next week. So once again yea I was in the green zone and thought I'll never need another fill. Same thing happened at three weeks so I got another fill on my next visit. It's happening again! I had my last ti y fill 3 weeks ago and I'm feeling like I probably need another tweek on my next visit. They've told me it's because I'm losing fat around the band therefore it loosens. My question is why have you been in the green zone without a fill in so long. I'm wondering if it is because I carry ALL my weight in my mid section?

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By the way - I am also never hungry and eat very little, but I think about food ALL the time!!!! it's a constant battle of wills to not eat the wrong foods!!!!!! When will my head stop doing this tp me????????? I'm ready to have my head on straight!!! :)

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By the way - I am also never hungry and eat very little, but I think about food ALL the time!!!! it's a constant battle of wills to not eat the wrong foods!!!!!! When will my head stop doing this tp me????????? I'm ready to have my head on straight!!! :)

Hard to say. So many different variables. How big is your band, how much does the Dr put in per fill, etc.

I'm one of those who likes their band real tight. I'm not afraid of getting stuck. The possibility is always there.

Have not had a fill in 9 months, and I had a stuck episode last night trying to eat a chipotle burrito (in a bowl) for dinner.

Today, for lunch I tried to finish that burrito and wound up throwing it away. I did have some, and that's all I'll have till dinner.< /p>

Cravings happen to everyone all he time. I've been to the point where I would go out of my way and purchase/cook what I'm craving, but then you look at it, maybe ske a few bites, then decide I really don't want it.

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I have a 10cc band with a total of 7.3 cc's in it. First fill 4, second fill 1, third fill .5, fourth fill 1, fifth fill .5, sixth fill .3.

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Adjusting the band and finding the green zone early in the journey is great. It makes everything so much easier. I've found that after some fat shrinkage between the band and stomach I needed a tiny fill to stay in the green zone. After that some of the fill does go away (osmosis or something) and I need a tiny fill every 10-12 months or so. Not much effort at all is needed after that. Just live life :)

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