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I'm debating whether or not to get another fill. I got 2.5 on the first fill, but I'm not sure if I need more.

On the one hand, I feel so tight for Breakfast and lunch that I can't imagine anything tighter. However, by dinner it seems I can eat way too much.

I've had too many PB episodes, also. I think I need to learn how to eat correctly at this fill before I go adding more.

It's all so confusing!

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Just got my third fill. Im at 2.9 and loving it. Loving it as long as I dont eat anything stupid.(know what I mean) So most of the time I just dont.

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I seem to have the same situation as Jachut. Good restriction for 2-3 weeks, then things seem to ease up. Maybe the weight loss has altered the restriction.

Yesterday I was considering making an appointment for a small fill because I was getting hungry only 2 hours after Breakfast. I figured I wouldn't wait till I was eating the wrong things to get adjusted.

I had experimented with adding unflavored Protein powder to my regular shake in an attempt to increase my Protein intake. Unfortunately, that made the shake inedible and I had to go to the facility cafe for lunch. The only appropriate food was asparagus Soup.

By 5 pm I was ready to eat my own arm. I had a 15 minute drive home and was rushing to get ready for my second visit to Curves. My friend was picking me up at 5:30. I grabbed the remainder of a meatball I had eaten the night before for dinner, took too large a bite, too fast and BAM!--stuck, sliming, runny nose, golfball pain.

My friend arrived and I had to explain to her what happened. After 20 minutes things hadn't eased up and I begged off for the night.

So much for another fill. And so much for forgetting the Golden Rule: eat small, eat slowly.

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I think 2.cc. I know I am good for now.

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My current fill is 3.6 and this is my spot. I have restriction that I needed now, I am 10lbs. from my personal goal of 155lbs., at that point I have lost a total of 100lbs. I would probably lose another 10-15 lbs. and then just maintain. It feels so good to talk about my weight and not feel embarrased!!!!:)

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My current fill is 3.6 and this is my spot. I have restriction that I needed now, I am 10lbs. from my personal goal of 155lbs., at that point I have lost a total of 100lbs. I would probably lose another 10-15 lbs. and then just maintain. It feels so good to talk about my weight and not feel embarrased!!!!:)

Congratulations, that is so exciting. I can hardly wait to say the same.

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As of yesterday I now have 3.00 cc's in my 4cc's mini lowprofile port. It took me 6 fills to get here so it's took a while and boy oh boy do I have restriction. If this isn't my sweet spot then I don't have one, lol.

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2.00cc's in my 4cc band. Little to no restriction. Going for another fill on Thursday and hopefully will get to my sweet spot soon!

Kim

Dr. Spivak

Banded 1/26/07

236/208/165

First Fill 3/1 - 1.5cc

Second Fill 3/22 - .5 CC for total of 2cc

Third Fill - scheduled 4/12

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OK, I think I have tightened up. Took some days, I just don't always 'get' this band. So I am at 3.0 and hope to ride this fill for a few months now.

WARNING TO EVERYONE, FILLS CAN TIGHTEN UP A WEEK LATER........I was freaking out as to how loose I felt after my last fill. I honestly thought my doc missed his mark, but now H O L Y, nice and tight, just the way I like it.:clap2: :clap2:

Down to 212 this morning, can't eat much during the day, can't eat much at night for that matter either, so life is good again.

Thanks for putting up with me in my fill journey.

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I have 3.1 in my 9.75 band, I think I am at my sweet spot as my cravings are gone!!!!!!!! I had a fill from Dr. Cantu and Dr. Mansur in Reynosa Mexico and it was a great fill.

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My current fill is 3.6 and this is my spot. I have restriction that I needed now, I am 10lbs. from my personal goal of 155lbs., at that point I have lost a total of 100lbs. I would probably lose another 10-15 lbs. and then just maintain. It feels so good to talk about my weight and not feel embarrased!!!!:eek:

Can you tell me what that feels like? I have 2 cc in there but food gets stuck so frequently that I am afraid to have anymore put in there. Does food stick for you? when you say you have resriction, does that mean that you are full after just a few bites? Everyone talks about restriction, but what does that mean? How much restriction are we looking for?

Thank you!:eek:

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Still looking for an answer as to how much restriction are we looking for......B)

Are only supposed to eat a few bites?

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Still looking for an answer as to how much restriction are we looking for......B)

Are only supposed to eat a few bites?

I think the answer to that question is individual.

I am one of the people who like a tight band. I have VERY small meals and they usually take a while to eat. I am full after 1/2 cup of food, which is what my surgeon recommends I eat at one sitting. I somtimes just have an Atkin's shake for breakfast and either a light lunch or an Advantage bar, again eaten slowly.

Others have more discipline than I do and can live with a looser band.

So tell us how you are doing with your fill.

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