I got my third fill on Tuesday and as soon as I took the sip of Water, I could FEEL it! Restriction - glorious restriction! I had not felt that before unless I ate something starchy/bread. After fill, was not hungry the rest of the day. Yesterday, ate a small amount for Breakfast, not hungry until dinner and then very satisfied with a small amount. This morning, the scale finally MOVED down - 5 lbs from where I was the previous weigh (and i admit that's been several weeks as feeling down that I was so hungry after all of the surgery costs and discomfort, etc).

Now I feel I am IN THE GAME and I am so excited to know THIS is what it is supposed to feel like! I don't feel hungry! I feel full after a few small bites of Protein dense food. I am not ravenous and dreaming about junk food anymore. I AM HAPPY!!!!!

I wanted to share this with the rest of the community. I haven't been posting - I felt like I might be one of the folks for which this tool just doesn't change the underlying, overwhelming appetite issues I have had all of my life. But it IS changing that and I feel so hopeful - it's been so long since I've felt this way.

:-)))))))))))

Mary

That's great! Keep in mind it does fluctuate a bit, and some days/meals will be more or less restrictive. But yay!!! It's why we got the band and yes, it feels so good when it starts to help us!

@@MaryRN66 - so happy for you! This is exactly how I felt after my 4th fill. it feels great, doesn't it??!!

And that's what it is all about!!!

Now you have to explore better foods, better ways to ensure your Protein...It's all about developing a new lifestyle!!

Since I eat so little, so less often, I try to make the best of what I eat...I have become a very picky eater...sure, you may try to have a slice of pizza (I can't BTW) but then you soon realize you're going to blow the portion the band will allow on something not very essential.

I look at Burger and pizza commercials on tv, and ask myself.... WHY! For what good reason..!(?)

This is why one of the "Rules" is to start with the protein first before moving on to the rest on the plate...because you might not even get through the protein!!

My last fill was 3-1/2 years ago...and I feel just as great today as I did after my last fill...and I am still exploring newer, healthier foods, little tricks here and there......and lots of exercise...

From your description, wouldn't you say this is easy?? Sure, getting there was tough, but then finally...

A New Life!!! A New way of Living!!! (never have to diet again!)

Congratulations!!

Edited February 26, 201511 yr by B-52

YAY! Reading posts like this is so awesome, I'm so happy for you! This is what it's all about! Never stop believing in yourself or the power of your band. They're both worth of every ounce of energy you have!!!

Thank you, everyone for your replies! I am SO EXCITED to finally be here with you all!!! I was praying this band would make a difference in my life and now I know it will. I am over the moon.

;-D

Mary

I can't wait to be there!! Tired of being hungry.

Can u please share how much fluid you have in your band? I know everyone is different I just like to compare

Your post is very encouraging. I am in lap band he'll right now as I have had 1 fill and definitely not in the green. I can relate to the ravenous hunger and craving junk. It is such a mental game at this point of the process. Thanks for the motivation:)

Yippee! So happy for you......

I am so very happy for you!! I am counting down for my first fill on 3/25/15. I am starving all the time since my surgery on 2/26/15. It feels discouraging because I just feel bloated and swollen right now but still hungry. I really appreciate hearing you are in the GREEN zone! Keep up the great work!!

@@MaryRN66 are you still feeling the same way? Just curious. i felt awesome after my last fill but I have struggled this past month. I have my next fill scheduled for this Thursday and I am looking forward to it. I got banded in Nov as well.

I am feeling GREAT! My appetite is pretty chill over all - and even when I do get hungry I only am able to tolerate a few bites of something - slowly - before I am done. I canceled my fill date today as I feel like I'm doing the GREEN so opted to walk through the park with my sheltie and enjoy my LIFE!!!

;-D

Mary

MaryRN66

Can you tell us how long it took to finally get to this green zone?

Before this Sweet Spot had finally arrived, any weightloss solely relies on our own dieting & exercising regimens......would U agree?