Can't find the sweet spot

[Janet Brown 0]

I have had my band on since Dec.05. I have had 4 fills. The last 2 had to be deflated because of vomiting for 7 days. I have only lost 15 lbs in 7 month. Any tips for finding the sweet spot??????????

[Pinkylee 7]

I'm not too far along, but exercise seems to be the key. Walking after supper and no snacking in the evening has helped the scale inch down a bit.

I've done a lot a surfing on this site and most commited exercisers seem to be the most successful group.

What's your food plan like?

[Elisabethsew 50]

Have you considered asking for a fill under flouroscopy? That might give you the exact amount you need.

[La_madam 20]

There is no sweet spot, it is a myth...the band is just a tool we have to do the work. I had my band for 18 months and lost over 100 lbs and never found the sweet spot, acord9ing to my Dr. there is no such thing as the sweet spot

[Elisabethsew 50]

I believe the "sweet spot" is the name given to an optimal fill level and that amount differs from person to person. For me, a 1.5 cc fill did nothing but the added 3 cc's for the second fill did the trick and achieved the level of restriction I needed. Now, my band lets me know when I've eaten enough but I have no difficulties associated with being overfilled.

[Dianechef 3]

I've had my band for a year now & I am really leaning towards La Madam's theory. I'm not sure there is a Sweet Spot. I have not found it & I've been over-filled, under-filled & everything in between. I lost the weight from hard work!! The band DOES help me to feel fuller faster, but I never really found a spot that helped me stop eating. I still felt hungry & wanted to eat.

My weight loss has been slow & steady & I am thrilled with it. However, I gave up finding the sweet spot. This band is my buddy & when we work TOGETHER, I really do much better. :grouphug:

Not sure I helped or not, but thought I'd give you my 2 cents.