2.2cc in band... what should I be able to eat?

August 6, 2003

Hi Everyone,

I just got my 3rd fill and am up to 2.2cc in my 4cc band. Tonight for dinner I ate a hamburger patty with cheese, two slices of Tomato and 4 slices of canned peaches. Is this a good amount to be eating? I am wondering if I am at my sweet spot- although I know I won't know until I see if I start losing weight at about 2 lbs per week. Just wondered what everyone else was eating. Can you give me examples and amounts?

Thanks!

Shannon

springirl · August 7, 2003

The effectiveness of each fill varies from person to person. I have a good restriction at 2.6cc's. My doctor says not to compare numbers on fill amounts. When I was at 2.3 I could definitely eat more than I do now, but feel like this restriction is better and I will probably add a little more at my next scheduled fill in Sept. In my opinion, the amount of food you are eatingis OK, but you may want a little more restriction to hit the ever elusive sweet spot. I couldn't possibly eat what you are eating right now. As long as you continue to lose weight and are happy with your progress then you don't need a fill. I am in my 50's and the weight loss has been slow so I am going for a fairly tight restriction to get the scales moving downward.

Good Luck with your continued success.

Spring

FDATrialGuineaPig · August 8, 2003

Shannon, if you're losing weight that's all that matters. If you're not losing weight then you need another fill. There really is no magic number for cc's and no magic portion size (we all start out requiring different amounts of calories).

I had zero restriction until I hit 2.5ccs. Some people have made it to goal with no fill. It's very individual.

If you're losing--relax and enjoy!