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Sweet Spot

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lovekatz1975    1

lovekatz1975
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Has anybody hit their sweet spot yet?

I have just around 9 cc in my 14 cc band. Since my last fill, I have had such good restriction, I'm almost never hungry, and my portions are so tiny, it's amazing how I'm surviving.

I've learned that I must chew my food until it is nothing but liquid and I've learned that I have to take smaller than baby bites. The consequence is it coming back up.

It's a wierd feeling, given the fact that we were taught to never miss a meal and to clean our plates. There have been some days where I only ate 1 meal and I never clean my plate anymore.

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Mal    0

Mal
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That is great! I can't wait to each my sweet spot. I am going in today for my 8th fill today, I am at 7.45. I hope this is the fill!!

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I hope it goes ok for you after 8 fills. I have had 4 or 5 (or 6!!, I forget!) fills and have just gotten some restriction. However, I am not losing any weight yet. Dunno what's the matter. I finally have the portion size controled, doing ok with my Water, getting the Protein I need and Fiber is ok. Eating protein first. Haven't been able to excerise, which I enjoy at this time of the year. No matter how bad Washington DC is, they have wonderful springs and Indian summers. I fractured an ankle and tore a couple of tendons (missed a step off my front deck at 4:30am, too dark to see. I finally got rid of the crutches but need the splint and sometimes an ace bandage. Somedays you just can't seem to catch that golden ring. Good thing I'm usually an upbeat person, otherwise, I think I could have stayed in bed for the past few weeks! Good luck! :)Laura

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new_me_2008    1

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Yes, finally! I am at 8.5cc in a 10cc band and I too am learning to SLOW down and chew like crazy. Never had a PB for the first six months - then 4 in two weeks, that will get your attention.

Life is good - love the band.

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michelle2008    0

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I had LBS 12-19-07, I had my third fill 2/20/08. I'm somewhat confused because there are a majority of things I can't eat(or have a major problem with). It seems so weird, I don't really get a "full" feeling. It seems the only time I know when to stop is when I'm ready to thow up(I dont know if thats what everyone refers to as PB). On the other hand there are some things(unfortunately) I can eat alot of wiith no problem(re: potatoe chips, Cookies, go figure). I don't know if I should get another fill or not. Any suggestion would be appreciated,

Thanks...

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MizPeppy    3

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You are probably too full, Michelle. I was at the same place and got a piece of ground beef stuck and had to have all the Fluid removed. It wasn't til then that I lost my appetite. I am now losing again and just got 3.5 ccs in my 10 cc band. I feel restriction and loss of appetite. If you get too full you can only eat highly processed foods which don't keep you full. Talk to you surgeon and see what he thinks. Beth

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