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For me, I to try to stay at 1C. including Protein, veggies and a tiny bit of fruit. I'm not really strict with this measurement as I think I'm probably eating close to 1 1/4C per meal at times, especially at dinner. This does keep me satisfied pretty well. I would like one more fill but may not be able to if I've reached my goal. My medical team said no more loosing after that. Oh and they also say.........NO Snacks so I drink lots of Water in between and have an occasional diet cocoa. Do I get hungry? NO, its in my head, (old habits die hard)!! :thumbup:

I've worried about that too. I asked my nutritionist about stretching my pouch by eating more than a cup, (ya I'm paranoid) and she said its hard to do since the pouch is done on the upper part of the stomach where the tissue is really thick and not to worry. Liquids should pretty much go through the little pouch since its "liquid" and I'll bet your fullness goes away pretty quick or soon after your all done drinking........right? At least thats my experience. However, I've been told by the nutritionist that carbination is what can really do the stretching.

A paper towel folded over several times works great if you can get it to stay there, you may need to change it so it stays dry.

I'm so paranoid of stretching out my pouch. Does anyone know if its easy to do and besides carbonation, what really makes that happen, eating till your miserable? I can eat about 1 cup of food, a little more to feel satisfied and to get the slight pressure to keep me full a long time. But when am I over doing it? :confused2:

Aw, thanks Jack that means alot coming from you! The weight isn't coming off very quick now............sniff, sniff. 5 lbs will put me at my ideal weight but I'd like try for lower. After I got the band I was never hungry, so it was pretty easy for me. I eat lean meat, a few vegies, a little fruit and stay away from carbs and fatty foods. Trying to eat healthy. I'm not eating to were I'm in pain but feel the pressure in my chest. I know not to push it past that. If I eat to that point I'm not hungry..................for a very long time, if ever, thats what I've discovered lately. But eating, even though I'm not hungry, isn't a problem.......:biggrin::biggrin:

Protien is good, have meat every meal usually. I think what has happened is I'm not eating till I'm truly satisfied. Been trying that and am doing better. I am eating a little over a cup so I think I will get another fill this week. Thanks guys!

Lately I've been fighting terrible head hunger/munchies. I can't figure out why and why now....other than I've been extra stressed lately but you would think it would be the opposite. I've really just been wanting to snack!!! I thought I was past that but apparently not. Does it ever end? I'm told NO Snacks ever! So its just the three meals for me and a Diet Cocoa or 2 (25 cals). But I also find I have bites of something I really shouldn't be having at meal time. Its just a couple but I feel I'm loosing control and my bad habits maybe sneaking in. Would love any advice on how I can get past this mind game!!!!!! Thanks!

Thanks everyone, you'd think by now that I would be able to handle it but its been bad these last few days but mostly evenings I feel like if I was to take a bite of something I'd want to gorge myself on it. Even though I'm not hungry after I eat, I don't feel satisfied, does that make sense? Its got to be a head game..............grrrrrrr

I've mentioned this before and sorry for repeating it. I've lost most of my weight and am about done, never had a fill. The nurse is very suprised and said I also had the bigger band. I want to have a fill to see if it helps me have smaller meals, I have restriction but feel I eat more at a meal than I should. I try to keep it at 1 1/2 cups but I can eat a bit more, closer to 2C. If I eat less than the 1 1/2 C. I get hungry. :smile: I am wondering if any of you have only been filled 1 time till you were done lossing and if it helped much? Thanks!

I measure sometimes just to make sure my portions are staying were they should be. I read on this wonderful forum once that if you don't your serving sizes will creep up, scared me enough that I do it.

For me, I stop when I'm satisfied and but don't feel empty either....does that make sense? I'm also terrified about stretching my pouch so I don't dare eat till I'm really feeling full and when I do, I feel guilty. :biggrin:

Thank you guys. Yes the stats are true. I was never hungry, had good weight loss. I have another check-up/weigh in on Thurs. If I've lost its not much and has slowed way down. Thats why I wanted a fill last time, I wanted to see if it would help as my portions were more than I should probably be having. Plus I was hoping it would help with the slowing weight loss. Am I hungry :confused2: been fighting the head hunger demons lately, driving me nuts, not really hungry I don't think. But since I got the roast down ok it made me wonder if I should try another fill. I will be trying to maintain soon and that scares the he#$ out of me. I've never been able to do it yet!

I've had my band since last July, you'd think I would remember to slow down on chewing and swallowing too big of bites. However, I'm still trying to remember to do that. Last night as I was eating some roast which used to be a guaranteed PB if I wasn't careful, I swallowed a bigger bite (realizing but too late) and nothing happened to my surprise! Is that a possible indication that my band is looser? I have noticed this with other food that used to give me problems also. Thanks in advance for any advice!

I still have to have self control. If I ate sweets and candy I would gain, so making a wise choice is important.

Do you give in, as in having a couple of small bites or do you totally try to fight it off? Was wondering which would be the best way to handle it. Thanks

I would love to get that extra skin flap off my belly. Sorry this is off topic but does anyone have an estimated cost for that procedure?

Sparkette, Out of curiosity how/why does the first fill leak out and dissipate? I've had one fill and would like to know more. Thanks!

Just wondering what time you all eat your meals and do you try to eat about the same time everyday? Mine varies a bit but not much. My Dr. said NO SNACKS just the 3 sm meals. But I do have some Diet Cocoa around 4:00pm (my rough spot of the day). :w00t: B: 7:30-8:15 L: 12-1:30 D: 6-7:00

Thanks luluc, yes I lost the 78 and just had my first fill on Wed. Haven't seen much of a change though and that was with 5cc in a 10cc band. I wanted more restirction, I haven't pushed it but my meals are a bit smaller. So far everything is staying down as before.

Thanks guys! I try to not eat too late in the evening either but that doesn't always happen. I have been tempted lately to snack. I don't know why, I've been doing this eating change since early July and for some reason its been a bit rough lately. Got to quit thinking about food!!!! ugggggg................:w00t: I think since I was wanting to try a fill, then seeing if I could to eat less, it seems I've got "am I full or hungry" on the brain. Another question, do you measure your food every time or just eat till you're satisfied and not worry too much about it?

I just had my first fill, they put 5cc in my 10cc band and none was added at surgery. Its been a couple of days, I get full quicker, but restriction for the most part is about the same, at least for now.

Hi, I had mine done in Idaho Falls, there are 3 great Drs. that specialize in the Lap-Band surgery and they have a great support program also.

Thank you!

I hope its ok for me to post. I have lost a steady 10lbs every month. I'm not a fan of exercise but I know that will have to change, I did join a gym but I don't go as often as I should. Still weather I did go or not the weight was always the same, thats why I'm not too worried about it. That being said, I'm 15lbs from my ideal/goal weight. I don't feel I've lost too good this last month, since I've never had a fill I'm thinking about asking for one. However I'm never hungry so not sure they will? Anyway, I eat meat, in almost every meal, usually a turkey patty for breakfast with 3 sections of a orange. Lunch, lean burger, no fat sour cream and lettuce ,mixed up, or a small tossed salad with low fat dressing, shredded carrots or sliced olives. Supper usually a steak and veggies. So far its been easy for me and I feel bad for those that have had such a hard time. I had no idea it was so tuff for some till I found this great forum! Good Luck!

I do that too, eat with emotions, so now I find ways to do other things. I really noticed it with boredom. It also helps to keep my water with me. Maybe take up a new hobby of some sort? With eating fast I find I have done that BUT I'm quickly reminded that the band won't let me do that. PBing is awful so its something that I keep in mind when I'm eating. My biggest fear is I'll PB when I'm at a restaurant! Yikes! Good Luck on your journey!