I have a fear of too tight causing damage to the stomach.

Me too! I'm going for my 2nd fill on Monday and I'm scared I will be too tight afterwards. I guess the worst case scenario is you have to go back for an unfill. That's what is good about the band.

It is extremely rare for bandsters to have appropriate restriction without a fill. I appreciate the fear to not be overly tight, but ladies, to put it into perspective... the average fill is 5cc and that is usually accomplished in 3-6 fills over 4-8 months depending on the doctor. If you do not move forward with getting fills and finding your green zone, you will be like you were pre band just with a new plastic toy that you put inside your body serving zero purpose. The apparatus is not the instrument or tool, it's the amount of pressure needed around your new pouch to manage food intake/hunger.

It is extremely rare for bandsters to have appropriate restriction without a fill. I appreciate the fear to not be overly tight, but ladies, to put it into perspective... the average fill is 5cc and that is usually accomplished in 3-6 fills over 4-8 months depending on the doctor. If you do not move forward with getting fills and finding your green zone, you will be like you were pre band just with a new plastic toy that you put inside your body serving zero purpose. The apparatus is not the instrument or tool, it's the amount of pressure needed around your new pouch to manage food intake/hunger.

Very well said. Right now it just seems like a diet and I'm not very good at diets! I have 4.5 cc in a 10 cc band after one fill. I think I'm getting close to green. I'm looking forward to this tool working it's "magic", but I know I need to be consistent with doing my part.

I had one fill, last week, 4cc, and feel pretty good. Im not hungry between meals...eating small portions (4-6 oz per meal) and not having any trouble getting food down. Is it possible to be at the green zone with one fill?