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clv811    0

clv811
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So I had surgery on Oct 13... I have lost 25 lbs so far.. I have had two fills one coming up soon. I really have no restriction as of yet.. I can eat far more than i cup. I would be left very hungry on one cup a meal.. Need some nice kind words.. When do you start to loose and feel restriction

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GratefulHeart    0

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I didn't start feeling restriction until my second fill. Then, of course, I started the PB'ing as well...so the more restriction you have, the more careful you have to be with "chew, chew, chew" and avoiding tough meats like some steaks, etc. I even PB'd on a hamburger patty. I have 6 cc's in a 14cc band. I do get hungry, but nothing like I did before my second fill...it seemed to really help. I got that done in January, so I'm thinking of making an appointment for another one in March. I still get hungry too, but not so bad once I started increasing the Protein content in my breakfast/lunch shakes. That's basically what I eat - Protein Shakes for Breakfast and lunch and dinner with the family if they aren't eating something I can't have like pizza. Otherwise it's Protein shake again. For my lifestyle with working every day, it works for me - so far.

Hope that helps!

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BethFromVA    5

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I guess the only kind words I can offer is -- it will come. I was banded 11/21 and I too can eat more than I'd like, though my portions are at least normal-human sized and not the gargantuan meals I used to eat -- so for me, that's progress.

I have already had two fills and will get my third on Monday. I'm hoping I will start feeling restriction too (I had a bit after my second, but it's already "loosening up"), but like has been mentioned, I will then have to start paying attention to HOW I eat because I know I don't chew, chew, chew as I should. I guess one good case of PBing will learn me. :thumbup:

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gentylwind    1

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Just had my fourth fill (banded 11/21/2008) and right now I am feeling great restriction. I felt it after my third fill too but it faded after about two weeks. First and second fills didn't make much of a difference here.

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BethFromVA    5

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Just had my fourth fill (banded 11/21/2008) and right now I am feeling great restriction. I felt it after my third fill too but it faded after about two weeks. First and second fills didn't make much of a difference here.

Fourth fill?? Wow! We were banded the same day and I thought I was being moved along with getting my third one next Monday!

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gentylwind    1

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Just had it yesterday. I was scheduled for the 20th and asked to come in sooner. They put in .4 for a total of 6.9 cc right now in my 10 cc band.

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BethFromVA    5

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Just had it yesterday. I was scheduled for the 20th and asked to come in sooner. They put in .4 for a total of 6.9 cc right now in my 10 cc band.

I thought this time I would try to hold out the month. Ugh... :smile:

I was supposed to get my fill tomorrow but couldn't get off work, so now it's Monday (a holiday for me).

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TQUAD64    9

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Restirction is very different for each person. But it really sounds like you need a fill.

I was banded November 11 and I have had 4 fills. I have great restriction with the fourth be I am very cautious as to how long that will last. Usually my restriction will last for about two weeks and then it fades.

Today makes two weeks since my last fill, so I am just waiting to see what happens.

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BethFromVA    5

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Restirction is very different for each person. But it really sounds like you need a fill.

I was banded November 11 and I have had 4 fills. I have great restriction with the fourth be I am very cautious as to how long that will last. Usually my restriction will last for about two weeks and then it fades.

Today makes two weeks since my last fill, so I am just waiting to see what happens.

I would guess by now (fourth fill on up) they would last longer... I know it's different for each person and also depending on how much each doctor puts in but it's gotta start slowing down at some point.

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TQUAD64    9

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I would guess by now (fourth fill on up) they would last longer... I know it's different for each person and also depending on how much each doctor puts in but it's gotta start slowing down at some point.

I really hope. I just don't want to be one of those people that never hits their sweet spot. :crying:

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BethFromVA    5

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I really hope. I just don't want to be one of those people that never hits their sweet spot. :crying:

Omg, are there those?? :laugh: I thought if people were diligent and listened to their bodies and really worked the band, we could all hit our sweet spot. Hmmm...

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TQUAD64    9

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Omg, are there those?? :crying: I thought if people were diligent and listened to their bodies and really worked the band, we could all hit our sweet spot. Hmmm...

Well I hope your right Beth!

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gentylwind    1

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FWIW, I am really glad I did mine earlier. I was nervous about it worrying I might get filled too tight. My doctor's office is fantastic and has a good system for telling that. The difference today from yesterday is just incredible. A container of yogurt filled me up completely an hour ago and I still feel totally full.

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BethFromVA    5

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FWIW, I am really glad I did mine earlier. I was nervous about it worrying I might get filled too tight. My doctor's office is fantastic and has a good system for telling that. The difference today from yesterday is just incredible. A container of yogurt filled me up completely an hour ago and I still feel totally full.

Wow, that's fantastic!! I'm 3 hours out from lunch and hungry again. :crying:

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