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How do you know? I had my second fill about 3 weeks ago and finally feel some restriction. I have had a stuck episode and am learning to slow down. It has been more difficult learning to take small bites. I get what I think is a soft stop of hiccups or a lump in my throat. I do not stay full for 4 hours. I guess I am wondering how do you know if you should get another fill? I am scared because of the stuck episode. I am scared my next fill will be too tight since I have had a stuck episode. I read if you can till eat bread or rice you are not tight enough. I can eat both as long as I don't eat too fast. I can eat a little more than a cup of food before I get the soft stop. I guess I just need some advice from people who have experienced this. Should I get my next fill which is scheduled next week. I will ask my doctor as well and tell him my concerns but I would like to hear from you all as well. I have lost 20 pounds so far and was banded in January 2013, Most of that was from my pre surgery diet. I am a bit discouraged and I know I shouldn't be.

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Generally speaking, if you can be satisfied on a cup or less food without hunger for at least 4 hours, you don't need another fill. If you find yourself still hungry after a cup of food or you can't go at least 4 hours without hunger, you probably need another fill.

Discuss it with your doctor because he's the authority and expert.

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Missy is correct. Plus you will continue to have issues if you eat to big a bits and too fast. Practice small bits, chewing till mush and eating slower. Then discuss with your doctor.

It is a learning experience that doesn't stop, I'm a year banded and still have to slow down sometimes. Hubby often says "that looks like an awfully big bit." Lol he is usually right.

Good luck.

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I feel like you do. Should have lost more by now. Most of my weight loss was presurgery too. Hoping for a fill next week. Had my first stuck today. But I am never full. I can eat much more than one cup.

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Be careful with seeking to feel full. The band's "restriction" effect is not supposed to make you feel full. It's supposed to keep you from feeling hungry between meals, hopefully for at least 4 hours. Most people can eat more than 1 cup at a sitting, but successful bandsters eat their one cup and stop. They don't necessarily feel full, but they feel satisfied (not hungry) for several hours until it's time to eat again.

Some few lucky people seem to experience fullness, but more commonly, the feeling is satiety, which is a bit different. I could definitely eat more than I do at one sitting, but when I finish my 1 cup of food, I am no longer hungry and that satisfaction lasts me about 3 hours or so. Because I can't go 4 or more hours yet, I am hoping for another fill at my next appointment, but I'm only looking for the fill, not the full!

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Be careful with seeking to feel full. The band's "restriction" effect is not supposed to make you feel full. It's supposed to keep you from feeling hungry between meals' date=' hopefully for at least 4 hours. Most people can eat more than 1 cup at a sitting, but successful bandsters eat their one cup and stop. They don't necessarily feel full, but they feel satisfied (not hungry) for several hours until it's time to eat again.

Some few lucky people seem to experience fullness, but more commonly, the feeling is satiety, which is a bit different. I could definitely eat more than I do at one sitting, but when I finish my 1 cup of food, I am no longer hungry and that satisfaction lasts me about 3 hours or so. Because I can't go 4 or more hours yet, I am hoping for another fill at my next appointment, but I'm only looking for the fill, not the full![/quote']

I like this post! Very well explained.

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How do you know? I had my second fill about 3 weeks ago and finally feel some restriction. I have had a stuck episode and am learning to slow down. It has been more difficult learning to take small bites. I get what I think is a soft stop of hiccups or a lump in my throat. I do not stay full for 4 hours. I guess I am wondering how do you know if you should get another fill? I am scared because of the stuck episode. I am scared my next fill will be too tight since I have had a stuck episode. I read if you can till eat bread or rice you are not tight enough. I can eat both as long as I don't eat too fast. I can eat a little more than a cup of food before I get the soft stop. I guess I just need some advice from people who have experienced this. Should I get my next fill which is scheduled next week. I will ask my doctor as well and tell him my concerns but I would like to hear from you all as well. I have lost 20 pounds so far and was banded in January 2013' date=' Most of that was from my pre surgery diet. I am a bit discouraged and I know I shouldn't be.[/quote']

I have lost 92 lbs since nov 5,2012 and I currently only have 3 cc. I think I'm only going to get .5 more cc but the band is not the only thing that is required to lose weight. A lot of exercise and will power! Follow the drs orders and I promise you will have great results! Good luck

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