I think I might be there but it's taken 4 months, 5 fills, and 9.2 cc in my 11 cc realize band.

Read my story @ http://www.debbiedanthony.com/how-many-fills-to-green/

and share your thoughts and your story also...

Thanks,

Debbie

There is no magic #...there are people in the Green who have never had a fill....and then there are those who seem to never find it..(I won't speculate as to why right now)

When I was going through this adjustment phase, I would see my Dr. once every month...after weigh-in, vital signs, etc, my Dr. would point to the chart below and ask me to point to exactly where I felt I was....he would then ask a few questions about the type of foods I am eating, any possible complications, my hunger ...compare my present weight to last months, THEN determine if I needed an adjustment, and how much...if any at all.....

So, looking at the chart below...where do you see yourself ???? And how much weight did you loose since last fil? Was it a struggle to do so ??? (this is what he would ask me...among other things)

And notice...the most important question of all...are you happy? Pleased? "Patient Satisfaction"?

I have actually had him or the PA ask me if I wanted another fill...after 2-1/2 years...and I would say "NOPE...I'm happy right where I'm at" ! (I think they were really teasing me)

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Edited January 28, 201412 yr by B-52

Basically, processed meat, fish, skimmed milk, etc. are good for health. Remember, only food will get you out and in of the green area. Tracking food is very helpful in these cases. It's not possible to track every bit you eat, but it takes time to build a habit.