2 Questions for the longtime banded or band smart

[MissBS 3]

These questions are for those of you who have had your band for awhile (years) or people who know more from their research or medical backgrounds.

When people say they are at their "sweet spot" or "green zone", what exactly does that mean? I've read where people say they ate a tiny bit and then had to push their plate away - couldn't eat another bite. Is this because they are feeling full or they know if they eat more it won't be pretty? In September, I will have had my band for 3 years. Still juggling with fills, unfills, too loose, too tight. Lost a lot but gained most of it back (need to update ticker).

Second question. Does anyone ever get a gnawing feeling in their band region. It's not heartburn - not really painful - uncomfortable. I recently had a LOT of Fluid removed from my band. Went back - band looks great and they put most of what they took out back in. Minute I started eating/drinking - the gnawing was back. I will ask my Dr. but in the meantime - was wondering if anyone else had this/heard of it/know what it is.

Thank you for any help you can give me.

Frustrated and discouraged!!!

[Cindy C 150]

If you are making good food choices, are not hungry between meals and losing weight, you are in the green zone. In the yellow zone you are hungry between meals, eating too much and not losing and most likely need a fill. If you are in the red zone you need an unfill. You are making poor choices, eating sliders etc and probably not losing.

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I get that feeling around my port if I eat too much.

[MissBS 3]

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[MissBS 3]

Cindy,

Congratulations!! You have done so very well and you look GREAT!!! Seems like I've spent lots of time and LOTS of money trying to get to the green zone. I have been through so many peaks and valleys. I've heard that the band isn't for everyone and I sometimes wonder if it is right for me. I was never one who thought the band was going to be magic and that I would just be able to sit back and the weight would drop off, but I also never thought I would still be trying to get to my sweet spot almost 3 years later. Sometimes I want to give up but I know I can't, so I keep trying.

Thank you for taking time to reply to my post.

The gnawing sensation in my band/port area is not from overeating - I get it when I drink something or eat a tiny portion of something. It is hard to explain how it feels.

[2GoodDogs 6]

I know the feeling, have it right now. Sort of a burning. not really hungry, I was sick at dinner a few hours ago. It is unsettling, and I will chew a pepto tablet to see if it goes away. I can not eat late or will have problems in the night.

[MissBS 3]

oops again.... obviously I am doing something wrong when I reply. A computer wizard I'm not :redface:

[MissBS 3]

Thanks 2Good. You are doing great!!!! I have had so many setbacks, but feel like I finally have all 4 wheels back on track. The feeling is not really a pain - but it doesn't feel good. It is not heartburn, it is not nausea, it is not from overeating, and I know there is nothing wrong with my band. If I take a Pepcid, it goes away.... but I know it is NOT heartburn - I know that feeling too. Have you always had it?

[2GoodDogs 6]

No, just the last few weeks. my last fill was in January. I immediately espinded to your word "gnawing" because that was indeed a good description for it. I can eat for days, then sudeenly nothing works for a few days. I might go get a looked at, just to be sure it is in place and all is well.