I'm at 9cc at the moment which the doctor says is quite high but lately I'm eating more than usual. 1 cup of food easily satisfied me but now I find it takes me between 2-3 cups to fill me up. That's a big change in my opinion at least. I'm wondering if there could be a leak or something? Band slipped? I would see the doctor but he's out for the holidays and new years.

Anyone experience this?

I am at 9 ccs also....

I eat my one C of food.....and I stop.....I know I could eat more....

I just dont....I think many of us could eat more then a C. just stop....

maybe wait a lil....try to do something to make you stop thinking of it.....and if your still very hungry in a hr...have a lil more..good luck

You're not supposed to be eating until you're full, only until you're satisfied. If you're eating until you're full then you're eating too much. The band isn't supposed to physically stop you from eating, either. This is exactly why it's so important to limit your meals to a cup or less of food, regardless of how much you can physically eat.

The band is doing exactly what it's supposed to do, but you have to do your part too.

Read this link, I think it may help: http://drsimpson.net/fills/Lap-band-eating/lap-band-not-restriction/lap-band-and-restriction.html

I agree with everyone's insights

Just to add, I think its somewhat normal for your band to need tightening while you're in the losing stages (you lose fat around your esophagus too, so the band can feel looser).

So either way, ask your doc and see if you need a fill.

good luck!

You're not supposed to be eating until you're full, only until you're satisfied. If you're eating until you're full then you're eating too much. The band isn't supposed to physically stop you from eating, either. This is exactly why it's so important to limit your meals to a cup or less of food, regardless of how much you can physically eat.

The band is doing exactly what it's supposed to do, but you have to do your part too.

Read this link, I think it may help: http://drsimpson.net...estriction.html

Thank you for the link Missy...I plan on using the information when I can eat again

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The band is doing exactly what it's supposed to do, but you have to do your part too.

Read this link, I think it may help: http://drsimpson.net/fills/Lap-band-eating/lap-band-not-restriction/lap-band-and-restriction.html[/quote']

Thanks...I was needing that.

I agree with everyone's insights

Just to add' date=' I think its somewhat normal for your band to need tightening while you're in the losing stages (you lose fat around your esophagus too, so the band can feel looser).

So either way, ask your doc and see if you need a fill.

good luck![/quote']

Wow good point! Thank you!

I agree with everyone's insights

Just to add' date=' I think its somewhat normal for your band to need tightening while you're in the losing stages (you lose fat around your esophagus too, so the band can feel looser).

So either way, ask your doc and see if you need a fill.

good luck![/quote']

That could be right I have lost about 10 kilos and yeah now I feel like I can eat more. Looks like I need to have more fills done.

1 to 1 1/2 cups of food a meal.