I had my 4th fill today for a total of 6.5cc's. At 6cc's I still had very little restriction. My doctor told me today (because I was whining saying "when it this thing gonna work"), that the "lap band" (not sure which one you have?) usually hit's the sweet spot between 6-7cc's. I'm on liquids today, so I'll know in a few days if it's working. I was told that I will only be able to eat about 3/4 cup of food in one sitting and I will have to sip water because it will be hard to take multiple gulps. As of yesterday, I was still able to gulp and eat more than 3/4' cup. I just choose to eat the healthy stuff so I’m still losing either way.
I DO throw up when I've tested out pasta, breads, and shrimp (or just ate too fast). So it's definitely working when trying to eat the bad stuff!
I feel your frustration though. The good thing is....yes, we are still losing weight!
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I had my 4th fill today for a total of 6.5cc's. At 6cc's I still had very little restriction. My doctor told me today (because I was whining saying "when it this thing gonna work"), that the "lap band" (not sure which one you have?) usually hit's the sweet spot between 6-7cc's. I'm on liquids today, so I'll know in a few days if it's working. I was told that I will only be able to eat about 3/4 cup of food in one sitting and I will have to sip water because it will be hard to take multiple gulps. As of yesterday, I was still able to gulp and eat more than 3/4' cup. I just choose to eat the healthy stuff so I’m still losing either way.
I DO throw up when I've tested out pasta, breads, and shrimp (or just ate too fast). So it's definitely working when trying to eat the bad stuff!
I feel your frustration though. The good thing is....yes, we are still losing weight!
Hang in there.....40LBS is Great!