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I'm trying to figure out if I should ask for another fill at my next check up. One day I feel I'm in the right range, other days I feel I can eat more, its hard to know:(

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My surgeon asks the same questions at each appointment: How long do I feel satisfied after a meal? What are my portion sizes? Can I eat bread and red meat? How much weight have I lost (on his scales)? He uses my answers to determine whether I need a fill or not. Twice now I have gone in knowing that I didn't need a fill and he agreed so I didn't have a fill on those occasions.

When a small portion meal keeps me satisfied for three to four hours and I am still losing weight, I definitely don't need a fill.

Good luck.

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That's kind of where I am. My doc asks those questions, up til now I've been ok, im noticing I'm getting a little hungrier some says and the other days I'm where I think I'm supposed to be. I guess ill have to wait and talk to the doc.thanks

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I'm trying to figure out if I should ask for another fill at my next check up. One day I feel I'm in the right range, other days I feel I can eat more, its hard to know:(

I think also that some days may be more active or stressful than others and your body might just need some extra calories. I find that is true for me and I still have steady weight loss. So far I haven't needed a fill.

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That's easy to do.. First of all you should know how many calories, and how much Protein to have a day. Try to stick to your Dr.'s suggestions...

Go to myfitnesspal.com and use it to record all of your foods, portion size, calories, protein, and exercise too. It does it all for you, and keeps it in memory. This way you can figure out what you want in advance, measure it, get the calorie count, and see if it will all add up for you. If not,,, you can make adjustments so you don't go over, and you can view other peoples Diary, and see what they are eating too.

Best of all It's FREE !

I am Losingintime on that site. Send me a friend request, and I will friend you in.

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