I have 5cc in 10cc band. I have felt restriction post 2nd fill and I can't eat a lot but I am still hungry before four hours are up. Today I had a mid morning meeting which I had to drive to and I have been very bad, I didn't stay for the lunch but came back to office and had the followings:

2 x low fat crackers

2 x slices of processed cheese

1 x small banana

1 x 55g bar chocolate ( I know ridiculous)

1 x 160ml fruit juice

Nothing got stuck, and I don't do this every day, in fact I have lost 40lbs since 3/21/2013 but I do not think I am in the green zone.

You are doing well with the weight loss. Other than the chocolate and juice, you are fine. Try a small snack if you get hungry. I sometimes just have six almonds and a couple pieces of dry cereal in between meals. Don't make it another meal to tie you over. Drinking the juice just washes the food you ate through so you won't stay feeling satisfied. Try eating your fruit instead of drinking it. I only drink water or flavored water, everything else is in solid form. No protein drinks either once you are to be on solid foods. It really makes a difference.

What is the green zone? What does it mean to be in the green zone?

I have 5cc in 10cc band. I have felt restriction post 2nd fill and I can't eat a lot but I am still hungry before four hours are up. Today I had a mid morning meeting which I had to drive to and I have been very bad, I didn't stay for the lunch but came back to office and had the followings:

2 x low fat crackers

2 x slices of processed cheese

1 x small banana

1 x 55g bar chocolate ( I know ridiculous)

1 x 160ml fruit juice

Nothing got stuck, and I don't do this every day, in fact I have lost 40lbs since 3/21/2013 but I do not think I am in the green zone.

You are doing fine. I lost 24 lbs in a month and I go for my first fill on Wednesday. I am praying that that put me in my green zone as some of my fellow banders. If not I will take 2 fills lol Good LUck !! !

What is the green zone? What does it mean to be in the green zone?

The green zone is loosely defined as being able to eat a modest amount of food and feel full for four hours. However, this feeling full sensation can be affected by many things. For example, if you eat a steak you are much more likely to feel full than say eating a bowl of cereal. Dense foods like meats, cheeses, and eggs tend to keep you feeling full longer. You can also sabotage your green zone feelings by drinking with meals or eating what are called 'sliders' like sweets, chips, or Soups for example.