Did .1 cc make a difference for you?

[OldMomOf3 52]

Hi All,

I had 3.5cc in my 10 cc band and I was miserable - either hungry or stuck amost all of the time and not loosing weight. For example: 3 bites of food, chewed to a pulp, and I was stuck - could only eat sliders (which tend to be high in calorie and don't keep you full).

Doc removed .2 ccs and now I can eat pretty much whatever I want (for example ate 2 grilled fish tacos, no problem). Though I'm exercising restraint, I'm eating too many calories (1300-1500 daily). I don't feeli like the band is doing much for me in terms of feeling full or satisfied. I'm hungry a lot. I don't get stuck anymore, so that's good, but I have lost just 1 pound since he removed the .2ccs (a month ago).

Logic tells me that I should have .1cc put back in, but good grief!!!! That's tiny! I can't imagine that will make much of a difference. Of course, the .2ccs made a difference, but still seems odd to me.

Anywho...bottom line....has anyone had just 1cc added or removed and found it made a noticable difference?? Please share your experience.

Thanks!

[Jachut 487]

Well, it does to me but I ave a 4cc band.

In the past the two unfills ive had have allowed any inflammation in my stomach to calm down and I've been able to have the entire fill back.

I would definitely be inclined to try 0.1 cc

[2012 359]

Personally I have not had one that small, but in my last appointment in speaking to my nutritionist to decide if I needed a fill, she said she had one done this amount before and it helped her.

[kll724 3,055]

I agree, that is a small amount, but I bet it can help. I had .5 cc removed and that helped me, so adding a small amount will probably help, also.

[line-dancer 810]

make sence to me what do you have to loss with giving it a try and follow the rule to the letter.

[DELETE THIS ACCOUNT! 12,703]

Actually yes. I had .1cc removed back in September and it made all the difference in the world. I have an appointment on Tuesday for a fill (I haven't had one since September) and I'll be asking for .1cc.

It's a tiny amount but it can make a HUGE difference!

[Fantasy 104]

I had one tenth of a cc put in my band and it made a huge difference. So much so I had to have most of it removed. When I first got my band I had my first fill eight weeks after it was put in. I must have been the only one I know who was never in a hurry to lose weight. So after the first two fills I only had one tenth of a cc put in everytime I got a fill. It took about 9 months before I got perfect restriction. By having the small fills I knew exactly when I was overfilled and what was perfect. By not being in such a rush I think it has helped me maintain my size 6 for seven years. Also maybe that is why I haven't had any issues with the band. I took the time for my body and mind to get used to the change. This is what worked for me. Good luck.

[Skyvic 226]

Fantasy, loved your post because this has been my mindset to not rush. I am at a 5.75 and banded for two years. I'm getting ready to go in for a 1/10 or 1/8cc fill after having a 1/4cc fill taken out in early December after being very uncomfortable. It was the right decision but I'm scared to get this fill this upcoming Wednesday. I hope he will put just 1/8 or 1/10 in. I think conservative has worked for me but...I still have 12 pounds to goal.

[OldMomOf3 52]

These replies are sooooo helpful! Thank you so much. Happy to hear more! I'm actually encouraged, since I've been feeling discouraged with not getting it quite right with fills. I will follow the advice to take it slowly. Thank you!!

[mummajuju 77]

My last fill was .5 and I thought 'what a waste if time' such a small amount. Boy I was wrong. Made a huge difference!