How much fill?

[wozzicat 36]

How much fill do you have in your band? I have 4 and I seem to be fine. Everyone else seems to have so much more. Am I doing something wrong? Maybe eating too quick? The pieces are too big. I just want to know how much everyone else has.

Thank you

[ChicagoRose 650]

I have been thinking the same thing! I have 2.5 and really don't feel like I need another fill!! When I eat the way I'm supposed to I feel fine with the right serving sizes. Everyone is different I guess but I agree with your concern, people have huge fills and I wonder how the heck they are eating anything!

[♕ajtexas♕ 3,771]

How much fill do you have in your band? I have 4 and I seem to be fine. Everyone else seems to have so much more. Am I doing something wrong? Maybe eating too quick? The pieces are too big. I just want to know how much everyone else has.

Thank you

Don't get obsessed with the numbers. Everyone is different. Ask yourself, are you eating no more than a cup of food per meal, able to go 3-4 hours without feeling hungry and most important are you loosing weight? If all these answers are yes then great, you do not need any more Fluid in your band.

Everyone is different regarding the amount of Fluid in their band. Look an CarolinaGirl lost 140 pounds and has never had a fill.... some patients feel restriction right out of the box, others need their band almost to max. Go with what feels and works right for you.

It sounds like you are doing great, just keep it up. As you loose you may need a fill to help you along, just don't be in a rush to get there. This is for life. Good luck to you.

[wozzicat 36]

Don't get obsessed with the numbers. Everyone is different. Ask yourself' date=' are you eating no more than a cup of food per meal, able to go 3-4 hours without feeling hungry and most important are you loosing weight? If all these answers are yes then great, you do not need any more Fluid in your band. Everyone is different regarding the amount of Fluid in their band. Look an CarolinaGirl lost 140 pounds and has never had a fill.... some patients feel restriction right out of the box, others need their band almost to max. Go with what feels and works right for you. It sounds like you are doing great, just keep it up. As you loose you may need a fill to help you along, just don't be in a rush to get there. This is for life. Good luck to you.[/quote']

I was at 4.5 and gained weight. I was eating things that were easy to get down so mainly junk food. I will talk to the nurse when I go in. I must admit my bites are bigger than they should be but I certainly don't eat as much at 3.