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Band too full too soon?

Hi everyone. I have a question that hopefully someone can answer for me. I have a 4cc band that currently has 4cc in it. My surgeon says he isn't worried because the tubing, of course, contains some Fluid, and that my band will still have some play in it. Well, he might not be worried, but I AM!! I am not losing very fast right now, but I am losing, and I think I need another fill. Being restricted enough (not too tight, mind you) keeps me in check and helps me to not go overboard when I want to or am weak.

I have been exercising 6 days a week, doing pretty great on my diet, but I really feel that I NEED my band to be working for me as a tool - like it is supposed to. I am worried that my time with any restriction is limited though.

Does anyone know how much room is in a 4cc band with ALL the tubing. How much "play" do I have left. It's been almost a year (one week till my bandiversary), and I have lost 62 pounds! Which is great for me. 50% of my total excess and 60% to my goal. I am afraid that I won't come close to goal though if I can't get more restriction.

Anyone?

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Hi, There are all differant views on this, I have the same size band and was told that it actually can hold 5 to 6 cc. I just had my 1st fill on 4/16 of 2.25 and the next day I had .9 put in. To make a long story short, I agravated it and had to have a full unfill done on 4/18, all they could get out was 2.5 !?!? I think the silicone must absorb some of the moisture:confused: Sunnysea

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