People who found their sweet spot - What do you think?

I had surgery in Late June. Everything has been as expected so far but lately things have changed.

My last fill was 2 days before Thanksgiving. I was pretty happy with the restriction and my doctor and I decided not to add more to my band at my appointment in December. Actually I'd say that I still am happy except there are times when I find myself eating quite a bit. Last Tuesday I ate a full bag of 98% Fat Free Popcorn. I can't remember what I had for dinner, just that I needed something extra that evening. Friday I went to Applebee's with my neices. I ordered the chicken, apple and walnut salad with the dressing on the side. When asked if I wanted the full or half order I got the half. I was happy with my choice. After a few bites I felt like I had to stop, I did. A few minutes later I ate some more and ended up finishing the salad.

Three weeks ago I started noticing that when I feel that I must stop after a few bites I need to have more food in 1 hour instead of 3 hours. I have an appointment to see my doctor later this week. I just wanted to know what those of you who have found their sweet spot think about this situation.

Thanks, LynnAnn

This has definitely been a sign in my case that I need a fill. I'm going through it right now and making plans for a fill.

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I was told by my doctor that popcorn goes down like sand believe it or not. I can eat a full bag too. What you are describing is common. I can eat a few bites, wait and continue or I have first bite syndrome PB then continue. You aren't alone.

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Julie
banded 6/6/06
Dr. McKeen, San Jose CA

320/213/goal 199. Almost there!

the first bite thing sounds like the first bite is either too big or too dry and not chewed as well as it should be. I know that happens to me. Great meal, two-three bites that's it and I know I can't eat more. But being almost a year out I now know it's because I plain didn't chew it right in the first place. So I just wait until those bites finally go down and have the rest of my meal making dang sure I chew right lol.

It must get easier as time goes by and we learn to slow down because I don't get that feeling nearly as much anymore. Good luck!

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Banded 2/13/06, S277/frustrated!/G175
4/12/06 +1.25cc, 8/16/06 +.25cc, 4/25/07 +.50, 4/26/07 -.25, 7/11/07 -1.00 due to reflux issues, 10/24/07 +.75cc, 11/14/07 -.25, 4/23/08 +.65 (total 1.90 or slightly under 2 per md), 8/20/08 only 1cc found in my band -0.25 for .75cc total now in band due to reflux issues again. 11/26/08 +.50 total 1.25 in band and having issues again :( **12/3/08 Complete Unfill - Revision surgery set** New bigger band in place 12/18/08 yippee! 2/11/09 first fill 5 cc's

Sounds like the classic symptoms of needing a fill.

Your restriction might have been perfect in November - but if you have lost any weight at all since then, you may have lost fat pouches from under the band - so your restriction is less, now.

That being hungry and hour later thing is a big sign.

Get a little fill, and you will probably be right back at the sweet spot, again.

Hugs!

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:help: Can anyone tell me if they have a doc in Salem Oregon or that general area that does fills for bands that were placed in Mx? I am needing one asap.
thanks