Good question, I'm not sure.. Some days I feel that I am in the green zone, satisfied with little food, eating only once or twice a day, having stuck episodes, coughing food up, etc, etc... But there is other days where I can eat anything I want, I ind my self looking for food and snacks, there is some days when all I think about is a big butteringer or some other days that I want is salty foods like Fritos... Not sure if I'm in the green zone or not... I'm actually thinking of going back to the doctor and getting a small fill again.... I have 11cc on my 14cc band... Have lost 50 pounds in the last 8 months... Do to your experience, should I go get another fill or am I on the green zone already?

I'm not sure if you're in the Green Zone, but a couple things to point to help you decide.

Stuck episodes, coughing up food, etc is not a sign of being in the Green Zone. That's a sign of eating too fast or not chewing enough.

You say there days you can eat anything you want. The band isn't supposed to physically stop you from eating anything. It's your job to control your portions and stop eating after 1 cup of food per meal. Likewise, just because you can eat anything (bread, Pasta, etc) doesn't mean you're not in the Green Zone. Many of us in the Green Zone still can and do whatever we like, just in moderation.

As far as looking for Snacks and thinking about stuff like Butterfingers, the band isn't going to change your brain. That is head hunger not physical hunger. The band can't stop you from wanting food you shouldn't be eating. Unfortunately, that's a demon in our minds we all have to deal with on our own.

Being in the Green Zone simply means you can be satisfied (not hungry) on less food for longer periods of time. Can you eat a cup or less of food per meal and go at least 4 hours without being physically hungry? If yes,you're in the Green Zone. If not, you may need a small fill.