Green Zone

[Appmax54321 1]

Two weeks ago,I was on the fence about getting another fill. I was very close to my target weight, but I could eat anything and was getting hungry.

My Doctor gave me a pretty big fill - 0.6.

For the next week, I was concerned I was filled too much. But it was really just an adjustment. I can really only eat about a 1/2-2/3 cup of food. It can be almost anything, just not a lot. I wake up tight but warm liquids loosen things up.

My biggest challenge now is getting enough good food in me. I am making better food choices because I have less "room to work with". 60 oz of liquids is not easy to fit in. Eating good food, I am satisfied on 1100 calories a day. If I have some candy or a drink, I get up to 1500 calories.

The best part, no hunger. I could skip a meal (which I don't) with no issue.

I hope it lasts... I hope you also find your green zone - its great!

[2muchfun 8,927]

I just posted on an earlier thread how I too have a difficult time eating enough food to satisfy my nutrition needs. I get stuck easily. Of course, I'm still struggling with the smaller bites, eating slower and chewing. But there are some days(and days in a row) that I get stuck a lot. It's usually just 15 minutes but it's uncomfortable. So, I'm going in this Thursday for a very small unfill.

BTW-I do feel like I'm in the green zone, but it's a very dark green. I'm losing 6-8 lbs a month but there are too many times it's just not fun.

tmf

[Appmax54321 1]

I wonder if I will need a slight infill in time. I am not getting stuck, etc - just full. That said, I want to keep my weight. 1200-1400 calories might not be enough. Nice problem to have. I'd say I'm deep green.

[tweetychelle 7]

I feel so lost. What is the green zone?

[2muchfun 8,927]

Once your band gives you adequate restriction so that you are satiated at meals and you are losing weight, you are in the green zone.

tmf

[BIGTINA1 0]

I had only 1 fill after getting the lapband,2 yrs ago,after that fill that nite I got sick went back to the emergency room,had alot of the Fluid taken out,ive been in the Green zone,since ive gotten this Surgery,it depends on u,u have to stay,Positive and Determined to make.a Difference,god bless u all,keep the Faith,its working for me,and jm loving it.u can do it as well