Do we need restriction?

[Amanda1982 142]

I don't know what restriction is but I have 6.5cc in my 10cc band and today I got full off an 8oz cup of food. So does this mean I good for a while???? (I feel like I'm about 2 spoon full's away from Thanksgiving dinner) lol.

[reverie 49]

Restriction varies from person to person, IMO.

[B-52 7,113]

Comparing number of cc's or levels of restriction in ones band to another is a very dangerous road to go down, IMO.

There are people here who have life threatening disorders due to being morbidly obese.

The band was made to be adjusted, and is done so to fit the individual by the Surgeon. Everyone is different.

I would not want to see people feel like a failure because they have had many fills, comparing themselves to someone who has never had a fill.

It would be like comparing "Chemo" doses between cancer patients.

You got to do what works for you, under your Dr.'s advice.

[Dave_NW 92]

Amanda, I'd say if you're feeling full for several hours on that amount of food, then you're right on target. The purpose of the band is not restriction (as in, preventing you from eating) it's about dimming your appetite so you feel satisfied with less food per meal. I've posted this link many times, but Dr. Terry Simpson's page about the purpose of the lap band is appropriate. You should read this page: http://drsimpson.net/fills/Lap-band-eating/lap-band-not-restriction/lap-band-and-restriction.html

Dave

[Amanda1982 142]

Amanda, I'd say if you're feeling full for several hours on that amount of food, then you're right on target. The purpose of the band is not restriction (as in, preventing you from eating) it's about dimming your appetite so you feel satisfied with less food per meal. I've posted this link many times, but Dr. Terry Simpson's page about the purpose of the lap band is appropriate. You should read this page: http://drsimpson.net...estriction.html

Dave

Dave thanks for the article great resource..I now know that feeling stuffed is a no no... I should have stopped before that may a 1/2 cup or 3/4 cup. Thanks and please keep passing this along. I know I will

[NJGirl32 43]

Girl you have restriction if 8ozs feels almost like Thanksgiving!

Dave is correct - you should stop before you get stuffed.

Everyone else is correct too-restriction varies from person to person.

Good luck!!

[jennifer1 180]

i was confused about what restriction was for a long time. i kept waiting to want to throw up after eating like 3 bites of food, and well that never happened. i have learned that first and foremost i MUST SLOW DOWN my eating. i have figured out that i am full way before i realize it cuz i eat too quickly. I am always rushing. ugh! also restriction is being able to go about 4 hours without being hungry and i do have that. so my challenge is to eat slower so i will realize that i am satisfied and not stuffed! i dont know about you, but stuffed post band is way worse than stuffed pre-band.