I feel like what I have in my band should be enough and when I call to make an appt for a fill I feel guilty. I think still eating too much. I'm losing weight but very slowly. I eat more than a cup at a time so I really think I need a small fill. I don't know why I feel like a loser when I keep getting fills.

To me you are winning cause you are listening to your body and doing something about it. To be a loser would be not asking for that fill and overeating.

Why would you feel bad? You are listening to your band and you know whether you need a fill or not. I lost weight the whole time I was getting fills but I still got them because I was still hungry a lot. I reached the 'green zone' (aka sweet spot) when I was about 15 pounds from my goal. lol

Listen to your band and if you feel you need a fill get one & don't feel bad. You are doing great!

I guess I don't know why you feel badly... The band is a tool to help us feel satisfied with a small portion of food. Think of it like an electric drill. It's useless without electricity...right? Well our bands need saline injected so they can work. What is there to feel badly about?

Even at green zone the band will not stop you from eating too much. Its only job is to diminish hunger. I can most certainly eat a ton of food if I want too. I just dont!

I don't understand the feeling guilty for needing a fill. That's how the band works, the fills help get you to the greenzone. Once you get enough fills and are in the greenzone then it helps with staying fuller longer and for me personally stopped the snacking and nighttime snacking.

So no need for guilt feelings, fills are part if the process.

You should never, ever feel guilty about doing what you feel is best for you. If you feel you need a fill then talk to your doctor but don't even feel bad for it.

One thing to remember though: You said "I eat more than a cup at a time so I really think I need a small fill" Please keep in mind it's not the band's job to stop you from eating more than you should. In fact, it's not supposed to physically stop you from eating anything. The band is there to diminish hunger and keep you satiated on less food for longer periods of time, not stop you from over-eating. It will always be up to you to stop eating and stick to band sized portions. Here's a great link to better explain it: http://drsimpson.net...estriction.html

Best wishes.