I have the realize-c 11cc band, and I was just wondering--to others that have the same band, how many CCs did it take you to get to the Green Zone?I know everyone is different, but I thought I'd ask anyway.

I am at 5 CCs and don't feel anything at all...like, not even a bit of restriction. I am kind of discouraged.

I would like to hear from others as well on this topic. I have 3.5 cc and have the Lapband. I received 2 ccs on my first filling and two weeks later I went in for my second filling and my doctor first gave me 3 cc, and I couldn't swallow, so he took 1/2 out. I too can't really feel any restriction. There are times when I can feel a tightness in my chest, but other times, I feel nothing. I have only lost 2 - 3 pounds over the last month, I am starting to wonder if this is going to work for me. I wanted to see more rapid weight loss.

Wow so I also have the realize band but thought they were all 14cc bands. So I now have no idea which band I have. I am up to 5.5cc and I can't say I " feel" restriction. I'm less hungry between meals with each fill. I go back jan 28th for my forth fill.

Everyone is so different, that I don't think that anyone can really answer your question. I do know that with the realize band it takes longer to get to the green zone.

I'm am very successful so far because I live like I'm in the green. Measure and track everything, only eat healthy foods, only eat 1/2-1 c of food at a time. Cal usually 800 cal a day.

Until you hit the green it's just another diet..IMHO of course!

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10cc band 6.5cc in it and feel fine. It isn't support to make you feel anything at the banded area it is there so the first bit of food triggers the nevers there to tell your brain that you are full. one cup of food should keep you full 4-5 hours if it is not get your fills. If I take to big of bit or don't chew well it gets "stuck" and that is big time restriction and hurts. so restricktion isn't what you are going for its the staified feeling for 4 + hours.

I too have the Realize band. Mine is 11cc and I have 10.5 cc in it. I feel like I am close to the green zone, could probably get a little more in. Good to know I am not alone with it needing to be close to full before feeling restriction,

Wow so I also have the realize band but thought they were all 14cc bands. So I now have no idea which band I have. I am up to 5.5cc and I can't say I " feel" restriction. I'm less hungry between meals with each fill. I go back jan 28th for my forth fill.

Everyone is so different' date=' that I don't think that anyone can really answer your question. I do know that with the realize band it takes longer to get to the green zone.

I'm am very successful so far because I live like I'm in the green. Measure and track everything, only eat healthy foods, only eat 1/2-1 c of food at a time. Cal usually 800 cal a day.

Until you hit the green it's just another diet..IMHO of course![/quote']

That's what I hope happens to me with fills! (Just get less hungry between meals with each fill)

Did u find u had trouble with any foods post fill that you ate before fills? I am eating healthy and counting calories etc ..... I am afraid fills might take away my ability to eat good things like chicken, eggs etc

That's what I hope happens to me with fills! (Just get less hungry between meals with each fill)

Did u find u had trouble with any foods post fill that you ate before fills? I am eating healthy and counting calories etc ..... I am afraid fills might take away my ability to eat good things like chicken' date=' eggs etc

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No not yet! The realize band is not as rigid as the lapband. I am at 5.5 and am rarely ever hungry now and I eat everything still. Steak, chicken, eggs, broccoli, oranges, etc. obviously you have to chew well especially with the chicken if its dry but no problems so far.

I want to be "green". Maybe one day soon.

Best wishes

I have 11cc Realize with 7.5 cc in it. I'm still hungry every couple hours:-( Not due to go back to doctor until March but I'm thinking about calling to see if I can get another fill? I have gained about 3 pounds over the last couple months:-(

I would Insit on a fill. I'm due back in 28th jan but I'm going to call and get a fill this week!

I have 11cc Realize with 7.5 cc in it. I'm still hungry every couple hours:-( Not due to go back to doctor until March but I'm thinking about calling to see if I can get another fill? I have gained about 3 pounds over the last couple months:-(

Got an appointment to go in Wednesday for a fill:-)

I have no idea how many cc's are in my band. I was shocked when I found this site that everyone seemed to know exactly what they had and what they got on each fill. I asked my doctor's office once how much was in my band, and they told me "not much." I figure it's one more number I don't need to stress over since that magic number to green is so different for everyone.

I am 5cc and as four days ago and TRUSTME

I mean trust me its not a good feeling at all I feel fully restriction for the first time it was liquids for me as today I try to eat a egg and could not swallow it at all I feel full with only water , but I am seeing changes in my tummy and its only 4 days after my fill

I have the realize 11cc band. My surgery was Oct 15. Starting weight was 218. I am now 193. My first fill was 6 weeks post op and 5 cc was placed. I have had a fill of 1 cc every 2 weeks since then. I am currently at 9 cc. I have trouble with the 1 cup guideline. My hunger is mostly "head hunger" I think. My restriction often varies but this last fill has really got me in a decent spot. The band is a great tool for me when I incorporate it into a healthy lifestyle. I am working towards accepting that slow and steady weight loss is good! Good luck to all. May you practice patience and perseverance.