O Restriction, Restriction, wherefore art thou Restriction?

Interesting how different it is reading thru here. I can definitely eat more than I used to - but doctor is reluctant to fill given consistency of my weight. I am a little nervous about how much I can eat by the end of the day! But, I don't want to overfill and not be able to eat either!

My first year I had no food get stuck, but recently have had a couple of episodes of sticking. Yuck!

I'm not sure what the sweet spot is for my band - or my brain!

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I get good restriction for about a month after a fill, then it's gone. I've been reading and got a little paranoid about my band not being able to fit anymore and still need to lose weight.. WELL... I have a 9.75cc band.. I thought I had a 4cc band.. gezzz I emailed my doc and he told me, then I re-read my letter and sure 'nough, there in black and white is my info.. I feel soooo much better. I do need another fill, I have really been struggling with food and eating way to much or just eating all day long.. I increased my exercising. So I need to get mind set over this and get back with the program. I'm ready for that sweet spot everyone is talking about.. I need some help here!!!! :)

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banded 1/17/2008
Monterrey Mexico-self pay

When I am struggling, I try to have alot of nuts on hand. If I still feel hungry after I've eaten my salad plate of food, I eat some almonds or I make a bean salad.

Lately, I feel like I have been able to eat a lot more than I used to. But, I am afraid to have a fill because I've had food get stuck a couple of times. (ate stuff too dry) and do not want that experience again!

It sounds like you are doing the right things. Increasing your exercise is great! Just keep moving and focus on what you've already accomplished!

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Hi Guys,
Haven't posted in a while. I had my port replaced again on February 11th. Had a fill in March and had some restriction for the first time since they emptied it when I was in Spain back in September. Then I went back 2 weeks ago and had another fill and now I have NO restriction, it's like the band isn't even there. I have another appointment tomorrow for another fill. I am so depressed. I have gained about 8# since I got back home in December. You are all doing so well and I have only lost 30# since this whole thing began. I am frustrated. I am really happy for all of you, you have done SO well! I still love this band, and want it to work. I will have him really tighten it up tomorrow. I want to be like you Chrisann where I can only eat 4-6 oz. and be done. I want restriction! Diane

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Surgery Date 1/15/08
Starting Weight 216
Goal Weight 145
5"4
Dr. Burpee NWH Tucson
10cc band with 3cc at surgery
2-27-08 1st. fill 2cc/5cc total 4-9-07 2cc