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After 19 .5 weeks, I think I am finally feeling restriction with my band..

I had a Fluid fill on Thursday and I am sitting here on Monday at work eating my chicken and salad for lunch and finding that I need to chew like I've never chewed before. The first couple of bites were a bit difficult to swallow so I'm slowing it down and taking smaller bites which is working well. I am actually at the ever elusive green zone??? I really hope so...

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Could be! Satiety should last at least 3-4 hours on a band sized meal as well. Good luck!

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Thank you JustWatchMe. I've got butterflies at the thought that I might be there...

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Good news, I finished my lunch about 4.5 hours ago and am just getting hungry now... I like this feeling...

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Don't get discouraged if it changes over time. Mine did. I had green for a few months and then went for more TINY fills. Your body is shrinking and it changes how the band fits with lots of weight loss. The beauty of the band is it is always adjustable. Enjoy this. It should get easier to lose now.

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Yep, definitely there... Eating a sushi roll for lunch and have discovered that I can not eat them without a knife and fork!!!!

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Varies from person to person...most banders I know talked about their love of sushi when first starting out, and eventually learned it was a food they could no longer even think about eating...some have the same with salads......

But, people approach this differently....you may be one who can eat anything and everything, and has to tell yourself when to stop.....not one who has to give up certain foods as they get that restriction

Good luck and congratulations....

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I haven't found anything to be off limits yet, just that I have to take it slower. Loving it..

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Hi Meg,

I got my band about the same time as you. You are doing so well with the weight you have lost. I lost good weight in the first month of about 15 pounds and I got my appetite back and it has been really tough just to maintain. I'm so happy to hear that you are feeling the restriction and hoping my will be here soon. I just had my 4th fill Tuesday and I think I'm at 6. How many fills have you had and were you able to stick to the plan while not being able to feel the restriction?

Sometimes I'm afraid that I will not be able to feel it or maybe I have eaten to much and stretched out my stomach. It is nice to hear good news from you:)

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It'll be a month for me tomorrow and I have o ly lost 5 pounds. They won't do a fill until I heal not sure when. So frustrated

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