When Did You Feel Restriction?

[ladybug_popo 5]

I'm curious...at what cc's did you begin to fill restriction?

I have had my band for almost 2 years but haven't had a fill in over a year...I'm getting back on the "band"wagon. I went to the doc yesterday and he put in .5cc's of Fluid. I have the large 14cc band, and currently have around 8cc in the band. He wanted me to do fluids yesterday and mushies today, and solid foods tomorrow. So I haven't yet had a chance to ascertain where I'm at with my restriction.

I'm curious where others started feeling restriction?

[TKW 501]

I had some restriction right from the start but I would say I didn't hit the green zone till about my 4th fill. I stayed at that fill level for over a year and just a couple of months ago had 0.2 cc's added to my band. AMAZING how such a little bit made such a huge difference. Remember it is different for everyone. Some people lose all their weight and never have a fill.

Good Luck!

[jen_1381 446]

Tough questions - I'm debating whether I'm in the Green Zone yet or not. I have a 11 cc band and have 6 cc's in it. I don't get my "full" signal when I'm eating, but I do stay full for 4-5 hours after I eat around 1 cup of food. Maybe I'm just not tuning into my body well enough. If I'm not in the Green Zone now, I'm very close.

[mybella 35]

I think it varies because of the weight you lose, so everyone is different.

[TKW 501]

I think it varies because of the weight you lose, so everyone is different.

I agree... I was in the "green zone" but after losing 100 more pounds I needed another fill.

It really is an indiviual thing.

[ladybug_popo 5]

Thanks everyone, I guess I'll just keep faith that eventually I'll feel restriction!

[rcz1966 7]

I have a 14 cc band with 9.5 cc in it thus far. I feel I am close to the green zone. I am eating 3 meals a day but still feel I need 2 small Snacks. I do eat about 1 1/3 or so cups at lunch/supper.

[dfuller09 0]

I was banded Jun 18, 2012, I have had two fills and I only feel a restiction when I eat bread. Other than that I can eat anything I want. Maybe my band is not tight enough.. mmm!

[cheryllm63 4]

I was banded on June 25, 2012. I've had 3 fills and now have alot of restriction. I still get very hungry at times, then i eat to fast, then I PB then i get aggravated. :-( I've lost about 30 lbs.

[beheima 0]

I only started feeling restriction after my last fill, which brought me up to 6.6cc. I hope to really start to shed the weight now!