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37lbs down - averaged a little over 3 lbs per month. I could be losing more...but not being sensative to my calories [so its my fault...not the band]. Another thing I know I could approve on is not drinking my calories [Protein, blended spinach, kale, celery, pinapple and apple smoothie]. Sometimes I don't feel truely fulfilled if I don't get food in my stomach....but this is a process. I'm thankful to have lost this weight so far and looking forward to losing more weight. In the meantime, I love working out at the YMCA....so this has never been a problem. In closing, would I do it again...YOU BETCHA! Am I happy with almost losing 40....YOU BETCHA ! Am I looking forward to losing more weight [and making the necessary adjustments]...YOU BETCHA Sorry for not communicating more....its just been a very busy year this past year. All the best to current and future Bansters ! Chris

This happened twice recently.....and both incidents came after my last fill. Currently, I have 2.8cc's in a 4cc band (70% filled to capacity). The first episode I was sleeping on my stomach.....so I dismissed it as I was my face was probably knee deep in the pillow and I couldn't breathe. Yesterday...it happened again....but I was sleeping on my back. I'm not going to blow this out of proportion but (airing on the side of caution) I thought I would at least check in with my fellow bansters to see if anybody has heard of this after getting the band. Thought there could be a connection from my last fill...but maybe not Thoughts/Opinions?

Thanks Cazzy !

Actually....after my .4cc of a fill increase from last fill (from 2.4 to 2.8), my nurse practioner instructed me to start tracking my food and writing in a spread sheet. In short...I've been doing that, excercizing a lot...and am quite surprised I'm not as hungry as before. P.S. I definately don't want an increase fill in the future....but after only losing 20lbs in 5.75 months....this nice little 5lb loss is quite refreshing actually. This is loss is a combination of me doing things on my end....as well as the slight increase in my last fill. I litterally don't feel hungry anymore which is interesting.

Actually....after my .4cc of a fill increase from last fill (from 2.4 to 2.8), my nurse practioner instructed me to start tracking my food and writing in a spread sheet. In short...I've been doing that, excercizing a lot...and am quite surprised I'm not as hungry as before. P.S. I definately don't want an increase fill in the future....but after only losing 20lbs in 5.75 months....this nice little 5lb loss is quite refreshing actually. This is loss is a combination of me doing things on my end....as well as the slight increase in my last fill. I litterally don't feel hungry anymore which is interesting.

P.S. On a positive note, I lost 5lbs since my last fill 5 days ago. I think I'm in my sweet spot now :...yet still keeping an eye on these episodes

Good topic everyone P.S. I lost 5lbs since my last fill 5 days ago. I think I'm in my sweet spot now

In studying human behavior my whole life...I've noticed that people want everyone to see things from their perspective and THEIR PERSPECTIVE is always right. It's kind of like they view themselves like a god or messianic figure. Their insight or perspective is the only one that matters (kind of a socialistic attitude when you think about). THEIR CONVICTION...needs to be EVERYONE'S CONVICTION. I don't mind alternative points of view (actually I embrace it) but where people go wrong is when they demonize a procedure (or a thought process) and ASSUME that it will not work for you.... I think perspective and the ability to look at the big picture is what is missing from these types of people. Just my humble opinion! Respectfully, MD

Thanks for your post...as I believe this is what it is. It feels like a nice sweet spot because I'm not really that hungry anymore at all. The little I put in my mouth....I feel full. I'll keep monitoring this though and keep everyone updated. It is interesting that I've observed this since the last fill....I just think its more related to a tad overfill versus a slip band (In Jesus Name...I declare I'm protected )

I know its not acid reflux...as no acid is in my mouth or throat. Is there a difference between acid reflux and reflux?

Used to have mild form of sleep apnea 20 pounds ago but no more. And yes...I have 4cc band as I had surgery in Mexico.

Haha...that is so awesome about your success. We are all different and I can't wait to get to those disciplined habits that you are "flowing in" right now. Congrats again on many fronts. P.S. Any advice on help getting you fertile? My wife and I are having a hard time getting pregnant and I assume its on my end. Any advice? Blessings !

Common Jean haha.

Make sure to bring a robe and slippers. For me...the biggest SHOCK was when they pulled the catheder out of my pecker (haha). Didn't see that coming. My wife and dad laughed like little kids when they heard me moan and yelp like a dog [lol]. Seriously....that surprised me. Had no idea I would have a catheder in me. You will do fine there Ashly...no need to worry there. Dr. Kuri and staff are very professional there. Having surgery in Mexico is the least of your worries there. They are a class act. Blessings, MD

I'm in the same boat.....I've lost wait...but I am in the process of using my tool wisely. Any weight that I haven't lost ...is my fault in my opinion. That said....I've only had one fill....and I'm getting betting with food choices. Now...I'm eating Protein in the morning, invested in many Protein Bars (for snacks), small food choices, not drinking wine late at night, not eating past 7pm, exorcizing more ect.... P.S. Now...I'm losing a little more weight...and I sense I'm about ready to bust through MY SET POINT (i.e. the barrier that the body sets so you don't lose more weight or gain more weight). 2013 is going to be a good year. Thanks for updated us Elizabeth. Thank you for keeping us informed on your journey as I believe you got surgery the day after me with Dr. Kuri. Continued success, MD

In short, the following is my general background: I've had the lap band for 3 months now I've lost 13lbs since surgery [all of it was in the first week - not kidding] Had first fill last month [1.4cc in 4cc band = 35% fill capacity] Going for another fill next week [2cc in 4cc band = 50% fill capacity] I'm 5'10 [male] and currently 284lbs [was 297] My BMI is 41.7 lbs and to maintain my weight I must be take in 3400 calories per day To lose weight, I've set the following boundaries up to help me be successful: Take protein first thing in the morning with protein shake Select small food portions in every meal Chew thoroughly and take my time eating Drink water before I eat and 1 hour after I eat Do not eat past 7pm Go to bed no later than 11pm to get enough sleep Eat no more than 1500 calories per day [today was 1100 calories] Exercise at least 5 hours per week Any thoughts or advice?

You can read more about "Set Points" below. Was able to find a nice thread that talked about this in 2007. Interesting read.... http://www.lapbandtalk.com/topic/105905-set-point-theory/page__hl__%22set+point%22

Great advice and thank you again for your input. I'll try to check in more often...as I know it does help. P.S. Does weight loss come in spurts? The reason being...as I've studied the topic of "SET POINTS" and once you break your set point barrier....all of a sudden you can lose like 10-15lbs in a week. I noticed that when my brother lost....he could lose it in spurts...and was wondering if if I'm hitting a wall because I haven't busted through my current "set point" Thoughts?

I"m wondering if being at 50% [2cc's in a 4cc band] fill capacity will make a big difference than where I'm currently at === 35% [1.4cc in a 4cc band]. Thoughts?

I was thinking for my body weight...I need to average about 3400 calories to maintain my weight....and I've been averaging around 1500. To me....I should be losing a lot more than I should based off this alone. Unless, of course, the packaging of the foods I've been eating are wrong.

To be very honest....early on I was drinking wine late at night[3 glasses once per week]...and noticed my snack level increased big time. I've also have dabbled eating ice cream when I shouldn't have a couple times. So I haven't been some angel since getting the lapband ...but I am turning the corner. I'm establishing more healthy rules with the wine [limiting it greatly] and disciplining myself to not eating after 7pm. P.S. I also know it helps if I exercise in the morning because when I exercise at night...I have all this energy and end up getting hungry late at night....not to mention sleep later like in 2am. So...I'm trying....making adjustments as I go....but I thought it would be easier to lose the weight than I thought. So...just to be clear...I'm haven't been an angel at this....but I'm making my adjustments slowly but surely.

I remember the first week....I literally could not eat as I was not hungry at all. My brother says...he is never hungry at all....the only thing is he misses taste [he says]. Although I differ from him on this issue, he says you don't have to count calories and all that stuff and he definitely doesn't exercise as much as I do.....so not sure about this. P.S. I believe its all a matter of time before this weight starts coming off.

I was thinking well...maybe it comes off in spurts. I know with my brother...it would come off in waves. In fact....I could swear he was 30lbs lighter from one week to next as it seems his body was in serious ketosis stage when he went from 220lbs to 190. He was 420lbs[at one time] and now down to 150lbs

I've had my 1st fill last month and am currently 35% of my fill capacity (1.4 cc's in a 4cc band] and I'm getting about another .6 cc's next week to bring me to 50% fill capacity. More cardiovascular as I love playing basketball with the kids [4 on 1 with 14-17 year olds ...haha...it makes exercising fun]. I also ride the bike and use the elliptical machine. Just recently, I started lifting weights again. Used to lift a lot in college but stopped lifting because I was getting to big [not big as in fat...but big in terms of muscular]. My 85lb weight gain has all been in the last 8 years of my life due to life events and stress and getting older. So I'm pretty comfortable working out [and believe it or not] I was a body builder type back in college. Love working out actually Thoughts/Opinions?

We pray wisdom for the doctor for you Donna, and complete 100% healing for you. Let us know how the doctor visit goes please. Blessings, MD