This has been on my mind since coming to LBT. I just wanted to give a word of caution to those who are maybe new to being banded or over-zealous when it comes to weight loss and thinking maybe more and more fills are better.

The caution is about a habit that I developed and had to realize what I was doing wasn't the best idea. That is I want to caution you about getting your band too tight and in order to get things down lubing it up with extra calories like salad dressings or sauces. So more fills and a tighter band may not always be the best answer. I know it's cliche but it is a marathon and not a sprint. It's just something you may want to consider before getting frustrated or discouraged.

I have been banded many years and happy with my band.

I'm concerned because I know I'm not in the green zone yet. However , if I'm busy and wait too long to eat I get a nauseated feeling. Sometimes I get busy and I wait to eat and then I wait too long and I start to feel sick. Once I eat however, I feel better.

I'm hoping my next fill will be my last fill. My doctor is extremely conservative and I'm good with that.

Timely post for me. I'm debating a third fill. I've lost 24# in 12 weeks. I have 3.5cc in a 10cc band. I follow all the band rules, especially the ones about Protein. But I still feel hungry after about 2 hrs. I've never been stuck, slimmed or pb'ed. So the debate is am I doing all the work or should I get the band to do its job. I'll talk to my pa but I'd like to hear what others think. If I'm this close to green and should I risk going past green. Last fill was sept 30th. TIA

I was hoping you would get some feedback. I have had maybe 3 fills and 2 unfills in 10 years so I don't feel I'm a good one to respond. Sounds like you are doing great. My suggestion though (and hopefully you will hear from some others) if you had your fill Sept. 30th I would give it a month. I have known people who got more restriction even a couple weeks out from an adjustment. Strange, I know. But there is so much about the band that isn't consistent. Good luck and keep up the good work.

I have 1.5 cc in a 4 cc band any more than that any I am to tight.

I Love ice cream shakes but it would not mater how tight the band was ice cream and chocolate will always slide down for me. So just because I love them does not mean I can have them every day.

Fortunately for me I make more good choices than Bad choices and I concentrate on The NSV's.

good advice!

I TOTALLY agree... I've only had 4 fills... no defills... I've alway listen to my body.

Tom, Toronto

Banded Jul y 6 06

Wt. Loss: 160 lbs

Timely post for me. I'm debating a third fill. I've lost 24# in 12 weeks. I have 3.5cc in a 10cc band. I follow all the band rules, especially the ones about Protein. But I still feel hungry after about 2 hrs. I've never been stuck, slimmed or pb'ed. So the debate is am I doing all the work or should I get the band to do its job. I'll talk to my pa but I'd like to hear what others think. If I'm this close to green and should I risk going past green. Last fill was sept 30th. TIA

I am just as confused as well!! I have lost 35# since 2 weeks prior to my surgery - 6.21.13... I am on 6.5 fill in my 14cc band. I have had NO restrictions up until this last fill...and it has been tough to get even ONE bite down! Hopefully we can both find the gree spot soon!

I am just as confused as well!! I have lost 35# since 2 weeks prior to my surgery - 6.21.13... I am on 6.5 fill in my 14cc band. I have had NO restrictions up until this last fill...and it has been tough to get even ONE bite down! Hopefully we can both find the gree spot soon!

well keep us updated on how you are doing...I am hoping you get there soon!

I TOTALLY agree... I've only had 4 fills... no defills... I've alway listen to my body.

Tom, Toronto

Banded Jul y 6 06

Wt. Loss: 160 lbs

How do you learn to listed to your body?

What I mean my listening to my body is... when I eat I stop eating when I feel satisfied... not stuffed. I plan my dinners for week in advance and always have Snacks in the refrigerator (usually cold turkey with dip). I make sure I eat three meals a day and sometime 2 snacks. I hardly never have "head hunger" anymore because I now know when I'm really hungry.... also because now when I eat I'm more satisfied I'm not as hungry in between meals.

When I was losing I had great results because I kept a food journal for 4 months, planned my meals and went to support group meetings... I also only got weighed and measurement once a month by my family doctor.

Tom, Toronto

Banded July 6 06

Wt. Loss: 160 lbs

" What I mean my listening to my body is... when I eat I stop eating when I feel satisfied... not stuffed. I plan my dinners for week in advance and always have Snacks in the refrigerator (usually cold turkey with dip). I make sure I eat three meals a day and sometime 2 snacks. I hardly never have "head hunger" anymore because I now know when I'm really hungry.... also because now when I eat I'm more satisfied I'm not as hungry in between meals."

I think listening to our bodies is something that is foreign to many of us and a real contributor the reasons why we ended up obese. Very good advice. And a great lesson if we all can learn it we will certainly succeed.Thank you, Tom.