What is the green zone I hear ppl talking about? How will I know I am there?

The green zone is when your band is adjusted properly so that you are satisfied for 3-4 hours with just one cup of food.

Here's a video that explains it better. If you're new to this you should watch all 9 minutes but the part about the green zone starts around the 5:45 minute mark. If you have time, try to watch all 4 9 minute videos.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qa3Lwt6ElIs&list=UL

For me and my experience, I do not have any real hunger/cravings 24 hours a day...but that's me, not everybody.......it also takes away my interest in food altogether most times, and I noticed early on my tastes for certain foods has changed significantly. Foods I used to love, and tasted good, simpoly do not appeal to me or taste that good........the band is there, properly adjusted, and tells my brain I am full, I have no need to eat, even though I may not have eaten anything for hours or all day.....

Also, I have good portion control, and I am one that does not need to measure food....I also find it IMPOSSIBLE to over eat...and I have tried....only to get bad results....

But everyone experiences things differently....

I had my lap band surgery on August 30, 2013. I have lost just under 40 pounds. My weight loss seems to hit right after a fill. I feel full and don't get very hungry for the first 2 weeks or so after the fill. Then it seems to taper off and I get stuck again. No more weight loss and feel hungry sooner than before. I have about 5cc in a 10cc band. Just wondered if others have the same type of cycle. I go back to my Dr. December 12 and just wondered if I should get a fill at that appointment or see how things go. I am thinking a fill??

I had my lap band surgery on August 30, 2013. I have lost just under 40 pounds. My weight loss seems to hit right after a fill. I feel full and don't get very hungry for the first 2 weeks or so after the fill. Then it seems to taper off and I get stuck again. No more weight loss and feel hungry sooner than before. I have about 5cc in a 10cc band. Just wondered if others have the same type of cycle. I go back to my Dr. December 12 and just wondered if I should get a fill at that appointment or see how things go. I am thinking a fill??

I have 5cc in my band as well, I think I'm getting closer and even if I have a fill it will be a small one. I've only received fills at half of my doctors appts. I don't want to risk an overfill, so I'll gage it by how I'm doing. I go back on Monday week. The fullness you feel initially is probably the stomach swelling after the fill. After it settles down, you should know if you need a fill. I have to harness the head hunger. If I do that, I think I will be ok.

I had my lap band surgery on August 30, 2013. I have lost just under 40 pounds. My weight loss seems to hit right after a fill. I feel full and don't get very hungry for the first 2 weeks or so after the fill. Then it seems to taper off and I get stuck again. No more weight loss and feel hungry sooner than before. I have about 5cc in a 10cc band. Just wondered if others have the same type of cycle. I go back to my Dr. December 12 and just wondered if I should get a fill at that appointment or see how things go. I am thinking a fill??

This was me, until I finally did have the fill that 'stuck' and I felt nearly no hunger. Don't lose heart, it can be finicky until you get to that point.

This was me, until I finally did have the fill that 'stuck' and I felt nearly no hunger. Don't lose heart, it can be finicky until you get to that point.

I had my lap band surgery on August 30, 2013. I have lost just under 40 pounds. My weight loss seems to hit right after a fill. I feel full and don't get very hungry for the first 2 weeks or so after the fill. Then it seems to taper off and I get stuck again. No more weight loss and feel hungry sooner than before. I have about 5cc in a 10cc band. Just wondered if others have the same type of cycle. I go back to my Dr. December 12 and just wondered if I should get a fill at that appointment or see how things go. I am thinking a fill??

Hey lellow! miss you since the chat room got taken over by the sleevers.