I realize it's different for everyone but I'm wondering what foods I should NOT be able to eat and what quantities I shouldn't be able to eat. I do have some restriction but think I need more!! I can eat steak,rice etc and pretty decent quantities although my band is 9cc in an 11cc band.

Also are you generally more full when you have reached the sweet spot? I'm still white knuckling it.

Actually their are no foods we "shouldn't" be able to eat. Some do have problems with certain foods, usually breads, but not everyone does. I have good restriction and can eat anything so long as I take very small bites and chew, chew, chew.

My surgeon says as far as volume, we shouldn't be able to eat more than 1 cup of food total. Most are able to eat about 1/2-1 cup per meal and should be able to go at least 4 hours before being hungry again. Most days I can't eat a full cup, more like 2/3-3/4.

As Mis stated, that's the amount, and you should techinically be able to eat everything. HOwever, many people have issues with some foods. So just because you can eat steak doesn't mean anything is wrong (You are lucky IMO because that's a food I have issues with!). At your sweet spot you should find these minimal amounts of food keep you full for several hours. So if that's not the case, then you may need another fill (although your levels seems very high to me, but I can't seem to get above 5 cc in a 10 cc band). I hope you can find a level that works for you!

I agree, I can eat any type of food; with the exception of dry meats. If you do not have the proper restrictions, you should consider looking at your food choices - bread, french fries, rice, sweets are really high in calories. I only "treat" myself with those types of foods. - I currently have 5.3 cc in 10 cc band.

I don't eat anything junkie except on rare occasion. I don't even indulge in bread. Mainly protein veggies and fruit. I'm losing (slowly-which is fine) but I'm struggling like I don't have the band. It does stop me when I eat solid protein. I can eat vegetables and fruit in extra large quantities. Is everything other than protein a slider??? Bc if I judge by a cup of strawberries I am def not at the sweet spot