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Of course the determination of the appropriate fill is VERY personal and individual, but I was wondering just out of curiosity what the highest, but not too tight fill, everyone has. I don’t mean it to be a contest or anything, or to determine for sure my own needs, I was just wondering…

I have tried just checking by siggy’s, but it is a very disconnected way to look at the data.

Anyone up for sharing that number with me? THANKS!!!

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I'm at 2.4 on a 4cc band and I have to be careful with chicken. If it's too dry I'll be in misery for a while. Pretty much like Jack.

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I'm at 2.8 and that definitely held me for a while but now it's time for a bit more restriction.

[ Even at this level, Dry meat is a definite no-no, and the only way I do meat usually is in seafood (which I tolerate fine) or if it's chopped/diced like tuna or chicken salad.]

I was hoping to get to 2.9 or just under 3.0, but my surgeon (Dr. No) doesn't believe in higher end fills anymore as of Jan 1st. So I'm having to find a new fill doc.

Good Luck and Happy Band Journeys To All !

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my doctor will not tell me for the very reason he said we would be comparing it and everybody is different, the nurse however told me i was almost 1/2 way that was in September, I was very tight, very tight but now after losing another 60 pounds I am going for another fill tomorrow. wish me luck,

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5cc's in my 4cc band and perfectly restricted!

Hey LI Lady,

What am I missing? You can do that? Geez, I hope I am not being stupid or asking a silly question...

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L'il Angel -

Yes bands can be a tad bit overfilled (especially including the tubing which can also keep a bit of Fluid in it) by up to 20% over capacity.

So there are some folks with 5cc in a 4cc band (particularly in Europe where overfilling is very common) - and many many folks with 4.1, 4.2, or 4.3 their 4 cc bands.

My super-conservative original surgeon started not pushing it past 3/4 of capacity as of Jan. 1st - but since I know when I'm restricted and not restricted, I will keep trying to see if I can get at least a little more - up to 2.9 or 3.0 if they can do it safely.

Happy Band Journeys to all...

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