and how long have you been banded. Just curious.

I am at 1.65, and have been banded 8 weeks.

I've been at 2cc in my 4cc band since the beginning of december. I think I may be at my sweet spot. I skipped my January fill because I just didn't need it. Just wondering how long this sweet spot will last.

Question it not, just ride it as long as you can......lol, sounds like you are in a good spot...

and had no trouble drinking the bottle of water they require before leaving the clinic. Doc put in another .5cc for a total of 3.1.

Can you tell me about how your fill goes and what the water feels like after a fill? I have had my third fill I have a 4cc band with 2.2 cc in the band. I have my fills under flora and I just feel like I have very little restriction. I can gulp and guzzle water...is that right? I eat anywhere from a cup to cup 1/2 at a time..too much, right?

Any help is appreciated.

My ticker is not up todate..sorry

and had no trouble drinking the bottle of water they require before leaving the clinic. Doc put in another .5cc for a total of 3.1.

Can you tell me about how your fill goes and what the water feels like after a fill? I have had my third fill I have a 4cc band with 2.2 cc in the band. I have my fills under flora and I just feel like I have very little restriction. I can gulp and guzzle water...is that right? I eat anywhere from a cup to cup 1/2 at a time..too much, right?

Any help is appreciated.

My ticker is not up todate..sorry

You can feel it sort of stop at your chest area and then sort of drizzle through. I'm going back for a fill on 01-22-08 because I can still eat too much (about 1.5 to 2 cups) without problem and also bread isn't causing me any discomfort. I think this next tweek will be close to 'it'.

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Want2beme, did she put in an extra 2.3cc or take you from 1.5 to 2.3. In our small band a fill of 2.3, which would have taken you to a total of 3.8ccs sounds dangerously huge to me. On the other hand a fill of 2.3 in total sounds about right, but ya it feel very tight.

How is it going today?

Hi there. I wanted to let you know that I was too tight. I had to return to Mexico on Tuesday for an unfill. She took out all the saline to see how much was really in there... she said there was only 3.0 total... so now I have 2.6, and it made all the difference in the world. This was my second fill. I am down 53 pounds and have 31 to go, I think this is why she was agressive... maybe? Slow losers will have smaller fills, and fast losers have more agressive fills. BUT, I think that other doctor (the one that overfilled me last saturday) was too agressive. I'm glad I was able to see the doctor that I like, Dr. Carmen. She is so cool.

Thanks for writing.

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Hi there. I wanted to let you know that I was too tight. I had to return to Mexico on Tuesday for an unfill. She took out all the saline to see how much was really in there... she said there was only 3.0 total... so now I have 2.6, and it made all the difference in the world. This was my second fill. I am down 53 pounds and have 31 to go, I think this is why she was agressive... maybe? Slow losers will have smaller fills, and fast losers have more agressive fills. BUT, I think that other doctor (the one that overfilled me last saturday) was too agressive. I'm glad I was able to see the doctor that I like, Dr. Carmen. She is so cool.

Thanks for writing.

Glad you got that sorted out. Boy, you are close hey! Good for you.

I am feeling good. Today is thursday and I am eating creamed soups, protein drinks and chocolate-mint pudding. Yumm... Feels good to eat. :tt1:

i am at 2.75ish..was at 3 and was wayyyy too tight couldntkeepfood down...

i have a 4cc band and i am filled to 1.8, i have been banded since 9/25/06. I have lost 74 pounds so far.

GOAL! I hit goal this weekend on a fill of 3.2.

I tried to increase my calories and if I am unable, then I may require a defill. But for now, we will see how maintaining on this fill goes.

I'm going on friday the 8th for my 6th fill. I'm at 3.4 and for 1.5 days I was at a good restriction. But it loosened up and now I am going back. I am determined . I actually felt what it's like to be near that 'sweet' spot. It gives me much hope.

 

Valerie

I'm now at 2cc in my band. So far I think this may be my sweet spot. I had the fill a week ago tomorrow, and it's still feeling oh so nice. I'm hoping this one lasts a long long time.

 

-Leena

 

PS. I think the reason for not polling the fill amount is that people's fills change on a regular basis, increasing and dereasing for various reasons.

 

Leena-

 

You are doing friggin awesome and kicking some weightloss butt. I have about the same amount to lose as you and hope that I am as successful as you are. I have a 4cc band and am at about 1.5cc's but think that I need some more. I can eat more than I should be able to but I also pay by being overstuffed. I am trying to just keep my portions at 1 to 1 1/2 cups of food because I do feel like I am satisfied.

 

My goal is to hit 100lbs. by May 31st and by looking at your results, I know that I can do it.

 

Keep up the great work; you are an inspiration.

 

Cindy:thumbup:

I got that 6th fill and my doc said 'what the heck' and put in .05cc. That was a little scary but woohoo! I am now over one week at totally perfect restriction. I can eat very little now and it's not like it bothers me. I just know I can't and it's not as much of a head trip as I thought it would be. I'm losing half pound per day average and I haven't been exercising because I sprained my ankle. I was never losing hope but it seemed like it was never going to happen. Persistance pays off.

I am 4.1 CC in my 4CC band!

How can they put 4.1cc in a 4cc band? Is'nt that too much restriction?

How can they put 4.1cc in a 4cc band? Is'nt that too much restriction?

Your body will tell you if it's too much. That can happen with as little as 2cc in a 4cc band (I was perfect at 1.6cc or 1.9cc - now I can't remember!!).

I've heard of ALL band sizes having a little extra leeway as far as getting more liquid in than it "officially" holds.