I was banded on Nov 14, 2011 and so far I am down 75 lbs and only 5 lbs to go to reach my goal. But here's the thing I just don't get. I was told I couldn't ever eat bread, rice, pancakes, waffles, etc again or it will get stuck. Well I eat all that and nothing has ever gotten stuck. I've never thrown up once not even a PB. I have 3.9 cc in my band and yes I am able to eat over 8 oz of food at times although most times I keep it at 5-6 oz beause I know I am suppose too. I've never gotten to the sweet spot. The weight is coming off at a great pace and I never hit a plateau so I stopped trying to find the sweet spot and just stopped at 3.9 cc since a while back I was overfilled at one point and it was not a pleasant experience. I hear everyone's experience is different. Yes, I do exercise 30 minutes a day everyday. The nurse at my center is always saying do this and do that or don't eat this and stay away from that but when I trust my body I come out fine without depriving myself. Anyone else have this experience. I am wondering if something is wrong with the band but I don't have pain and the weight loss is great. Guess I should just leave well enough alone and be thankful that I can still have an occasional pancake or burger if I choose to.

Omg, let's talk I was banded the same day

Start 255 now 208

What all are you doing to lose so fast!!!

That is great!!!

My goal is 170 but I want to be 180 by August

Braggard ;o)

Don't jinx it!

Just enjoy the ride!

I've been overfilled for months and just got deflated to the point where i'm functional again!

You already have been successful!! Just do what your body tells you is working for you. I can eat those things too, not every day and not every time, but once in a while in a small portion should not be a problem. Your exercise has probably set your calorie requirements higher and it has helped you lose the weight and eat what seems normal. My doctor doesn't go by all of that, they just advise small quantities, keep the weight loss going and exercise. You are doing terrific. I hope I am as successful as you.

LOL! Maybe I should have phrased my question differently. Really I just wanted to know if pancakes and breads are really off limits or do they just tell you that. Or if that fact that I'm able to eat them means my band is too loose or that something's wrong? From the posts. I guess I'm allrigt. Wish me luck tonight as I'm going to make some diet cake. Using Splenda and almond milk and Irish butter (has half the fat of normal butter)

You are at the sweet spot. You are eating less than before, are not overly hungry and you are losing weight.

The problem is the way that some people talk about the sweet spot you would think it was some amazing , magical , utopian state and that you would know you were there because there would be bells, whistles, a whole fanfare. It is much more subtle than that.

The fact that you have the success you have and can still eat bread etc is a bonus. Surely it is better to lose the weight being able to eat anything rather than having only a small list of foods that you can eat.

Congrats on your success.

Thanks elcee!!!! That made a lot of sense. I had heard so much about the sweet spot. Yes I was expecting bells and whistles. I guess the sweet spot is where you weight loss is happening and that's where I am. Now I am just praying these last 5 come off easy. I hear it's the last 5-10 that's the hardest.

keep up the good work

I was banded on Nov 14, 2011 and so far I am down 75 lbs and only 5 lbs to go to reach my goal. But here's the thing I just don't get. I was told I couldn't ever eat bread, rice, pancakes, waffles, etc again or it will get stuck. Well I eat all that and nothing has ever gotten stuck. I've never thrown up once not even a PB. I have 3.9 cc in my band and yes I am able to eat over 8 oz of food at times although most times I keep it at 5-6 oz beause I know I am suppose too. I've never gotten to the sweet spot. The weight is coming off at a great pace and I never hit a plateau so I stopped trying to find the sweet spot and just stopped at 3.9 cc since a while back I was overfilled at one point and it was not a pleasant experience. I hear everyone's experience is different. Yes, I do exercise 30 minutes a day everyday. The nurse at my center is always saying do this and do that or don't eat this and stay away from that but when I trust my body I come out fine without depriving myself. Anyone else have this experience. I am wondering if something is wrong with the band but I don't have pain and the weight loss is great. Guess I should just leave well enough alone and be thankful that I can still have an occasional pancake or burger if I choose to.

obviously what you are doing is fine. If its working o.k.. doing what its supposed to do, then dont worry. Congratulations on having such a smooth journey so far. i hope mine is the same.

I was banded on Nov 14, 2011 and so far I am down 75 lbs and only 5 lbs to go to reach my goal. But here's the thing I just don't get. I was told I couldn't ever eat bread, rice, pancakes, waffles, etc again or it will get stuck. Well I eat all that and nothing has ever gotten stuck. I've never thrown up once not even a PB. I have 3.9 cc in my band and yes I am able to eat over 8 oz of food at times although most times I keep it at 5-6 oz beause I know I am suppose too. I've never gotten to the sweet spot. The weight is coming off at a great pace and I never hit a plateau so I stopped trying to find the sweet spot and just stopped at 3.9 cc since a while back I was overfilled at one point and it was not a pleasant experience. I hear everyone's experience is different. Yes, I do exercise 30 minutes a day everyday. The nurse at my center is always saying do this and do that or don't eat this and stay away from that but when I trust my body I come out fine without depriving myself. Anyone else have this experience. I am wondering if something is wrong with the band but I don't have pain and the weight loss is great. Guess I should just leave well enough alone and be thankful that I can still have an occasional pancake or burger if I choose to.

Wow, you're doing great! I was never told I couldn't eat anything; in fact I was told I COULD eat everything, just smaller portions (however, I can't, lol). So, don't worry about it. Sounds like you'll be able to eat almost anything you want and you've really learned how to keep your portions in check.