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I am 71/2 months out. I have a 14 band and I am filled to 10. I have restriction. After last fill, I have to really chew food well, and really follow the rules. I can eat more than 4 oz of food, more like a cup or a liitle more. I have 2 different Doctors who do my fills. One says get fill because I can eat more, the other says no. He doesn't care how much I eat as long as I stay full for 3 hrs. i have lost 35 pounds since surgery and 52 total. Do I get anther fill? It would be .5. Do you guys really only eat 4 oz at a time? BTW I am still dealing with the head hunger, is that normal this far out from surgery.

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My nurses say about a cup of food is right for bandsters. My doctor says 3oz of Protein and 1/2 cup of low carb veggies.

I don't know if I can post it here, but if you'll join the SmartBandsters group at yahoo.com, in the file section there is an article in the FAQ's titled "How to tell if you are Perfectly Adjusted". It should help you a bit.

http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/SmartBandsters

When I go in to see my bariatric professionals, I take in about a weeks worth of my food/exercise journal and also make notes on how I felt .. this helps the nurses see how I'm doing and if I need more or less Fluid.

Good luck on your decision.

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Hi,

I've hit a bit of a stall myself - much self-induced I admit. I haven't gained but I haven't lost in a few weeks either. I work hard for other people but have been slacking on my own needs. Nonetheless, I found this website that does a really nice job at listing all the questions that we should be asking ourselves about whether adjustments or needed or not. Check it out - I found it to be a helpful reference and a much needed wake-up call.

http://lapbandtransformation.com/Adjustments.htm

Best.

Lauren

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Hi,

I've hit a bit of a stall myself - much self-induced I admit. I haven't gained but I haven't lost in a few weeks either. I work hard for other people but have been slacking on my own needs. Nonetheless, I found this website that does a really nice job at listing all the questions that we should be asking ourselves about whether adjustments or needed or not. Check it out - I found it to be a helpful reference and a much needed wake-up call.

http://lapbandtransf...Adjustments.htm

Best.

Lauren

Lauren, excellent. That's the same list I was directing her to at Smartbandsters!! Jessie Ahroni, author of the article, is well versed in bands and is banded herself.

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Thanks, I am headed to the site now. I should have mentioned I have been gaining, and losing the same 5 pounds for 2 months.

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