Here's my situation: I've had 5 fills and another one planned for 1/6/07. This far I have 3.3 ccs in my band. I know it is in there and not going anywhere because my surgeon extracts it before each fill to be sure it is still in there. Then he will gradually add it back plus somemore until it feels tight enough with me sipping Water at specific intervals, etc.

Now for the question. Does this seem like a lot of fills and a lot of ccs for me not to be at that "sweet spot" stage. After each fill I can eat 3 or 4 ounces and be satisfied, but on the 5th day or so I can eat a whole low calorie sandwitch, and with each day that passes I can eat a little more. I didn't have a fill for 7 weeks one time and gained 3.6 lbs. I have done and felt great throughout this entire adventure. Y'all let me know what your experiences tell you about mine.

Stats: 7/7/06 lap band installed

12/27/06 - 19 lbs lost <not much for almost 7 months>

freeradical:confused:

what size of band do you have? I know everyone is different. I recently read a wonderful written thread (I apologize, I cannot for the life of me find it) but she went almost a year, and "thought" she was doing great and finally after the 7th fill, finally hit the sweet spot.

I know the larger bands usually take longer to get to the sweet spot, but from what I hear, they are more forgiving and have less PBing (not sure if this is a fact or just talk)

I'm not banded yet, but will be soon....22 more days and counting.

Hopefully someone more experienced and knowledgable can jump in and help you out.

Thanks for your response. I have the small one. Once I hit the submit reply I knew I had left that bit of info out. I see this site has started it's own slow loosers club (thread). I so don't want to join that. Jan. 1 will be a new year for me. I am going to try harder.

Thanks again.

Freeradical

it took me 3 fills to feel the restriction once i healed from surgery. i have 4 cc's in my band. before that i was able to eat just about anything. i have only thrown up twice. banded september 19,2006 monterrey mexico. dr. rumbaut.

by the way i was 202 the day of surgery. i am at 162 today.

Okay, I'm feeling some better. Thanks so much for your reply. So far I haven't thrown up. I'm happy to say it's been pretty uneventful except for the slow weight loss.

What size is your band? Mine is the small Inamed band.

I was 207 and now I'm 189.

Sounds like your doctor is being cautious and working well with you.....it just takes a while. But until you get good restriction you have to use your common sense and a little will power (example: what are you doing eating sandwiches!! They are not in a bandster's life any more!)

im sure mine is the small inamed band as well... 4cc is the max fill from what i understand. i have several friends banded and they all throw up... i was like when will i throw up? but it happened after the last fill. i try to eat alot of meat. its satisfying if you can chew itup enough to digest. i learned to take each bite slowly , but i still shovel if i dont pay attention... and thats when i threw up! lol who did your surgery? i went to rumbaut in mexico.

wish i knew how to put a pic on here and the scale chart..... it took me 3 months to learn how to post! lol

Hi GayleTX.

I eat them because I can and I'm hungry! It's not your typical sandwitch though. It's fat free and low carb.

Freeradical

i hear ya. until my last fill i was able to ea a sandwich with no problem.... a 6 inch from subway at that! now i can eat almost a half if i toast the bread. dont want to try untoasted bread. i also enjoy a cracker with chicken or tuna on it. i can also eat a thin slice of pizza once its cooled so the cheese is chewable. it isnt enough to make me not lose, but i am sure to eat the one that is veggie. :bananapartyhat:

I know what you mean Nails. I can eat all that too and soft bread. I can eat anything, but like you said the amount is so much less than before the band. I naturally eat low fat and low carb, except during the holidays that is!

i was able to do soft bread til the last fill. im scared to try it now, i dont like that lodged feeling. it hurts.

I've had 3 fills with very little restriction as well. Both my parents are having major major health problems, and I am finding myself eating like I used to (will I ever lose that coping mechanism?). I'm hoping to get my 4th fill next week, and maybe I'll feel restriction then. I need help!!

you are losing weight which is a good thing. it took me several fills to feel restricted ,now i am filled with 4 cc's . dont give up,think positively. reward yourself with a new shirt or pair of shoes instead of food . that will be a good incintive for you. it will all come together once you feel the rewards of the band.