Am I hooked on "fills"?

[Phranp 46]

The last time I got a fill ... December, I think, I thought I was at my "sweet spot". But of late I feel that I can eat more at lunch, not to mention dinner. At lunch it is easier to only eat what I brought for lunch but when I am home for dinner and famished -- try as I might, I often eat more than I should.

I hear many people say that they can only eat a cup of food; and while I may keep my food down to a cup it is usually because I am trying to stick to my food plan.

In your opinion(s), do I need a fill? Should I be so full after eating a cup of food that I can't bear another bite or, is it that I should just stop at a cup and give my stomach a chance to feel full?

[TSB 1]

The PA I see most often at my sugeon's office has explained to me that as one loses weight the "tightness" of the band can change. The sweet spot is not a stationary thing. That being said, I think it varies from person to person as to how tight is too tight and how tight is just right. For me, I am at 6 cc in a 10 cc band (had a fill of 0.5cc a week ago today) and there is no way in heck I could consume a whole cup of food at one sitting right now.

If I were you I'd call and discuss with your surgeon/pa/nurse how much you can eat and how long you feel full after eating. These are the questions they always ask me when we are trying to decide on whether a fill is appropriate.

Good luck!

[Melinco 1]

I'd say you probably could use a fill. I know that we shouldn't be getting hungry before four hours or so if we're at the sweet spot, or green zone, especially if you are making wise food choices and getting your Protein in.

[arthukd 1]

When I told my doc that I COULD eat more than a cup of food, his response was, "I still want you to diet." From what I have read in literature and on this site, you should stop eating when you are satisfied and that should be after a cup of food....Easier said than done...If I could have stopped when I was satisfied before I probably wouldn't be obese right?!

[Phranp 46]

@arthukd: LOLLLLL, I wouldn't be obese either ... LOL

I think I will give my doc office a call, see what he thinks. While I may not think that I have lost enough weight to have changed my band fill -- what do I know ... I'll check with the doc.

Thanks everyone.

[illuminationlady 7]

I agree with the PP stating that you may have lost weight and some of that weight was around your stomach. Over time the band can loosen this way. Call and get that fill....