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So, I got my 3rd fill on April 30th, just over a week ago. I have 7cc's in a 10cc band. I finally thought I found my sweet spot, and I was so happy. I would only take a few bites and be full, and I was getting stuck more often when I didn't chew well or when I overate, so I assumed I was where I needed to be. Today, when I ate though, I noticed that I wasn't getting the same "full" feeling that I was with the same amount of food I have been eating for the last week. I feel like I am where I need to be when it comes to how long I am full between meals, but not when it comes to the amount I can eat at a meal. So do you think I need another fill? My insurance starts over again on June 1st, so I am trying to get to my sweet spot before then, so I don't have to pay for the fills. Thoughts please!

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Question is, are you losing? if you are losing, then it doesnt matter if you can eat 2 cups of food at meals! there is no need to strive for that common half cup goal if you dont need to eat that little to lose.

Nor is there any need to hanker after not being able to eat certain foods if you find you can eat them and still lose. I never found it necessary to give up bread, for example.

If you are losing reasonably (1 to 2lb a week) without clinging on by sheer willpower, then you dont need a fill, even if you need a snack between meals. If your weight loss isnt satisfactory, then its probably time to reduce calories more, which means a fill.

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