Calling All Swedish Bandsters

kabeerah · November 17, 2006

Hi, I have the SAGB. I recently went for my 3rd fill and am at 5.5cc. I'm wondering how much others have and at what point did they consider their 'sweet spot'.

Woodys · November 17, 2006

I have the 10cc Swedish band as well. I am at 9 cc now and have lost 72 lbs. Its been 2 weeks since my last fill and I feel like the restriction is at a good level. All my fills provided adequate restriction for a while but as I lost more weight I also lost restriction. So, if I can't get this last 20 off with 9 cc's then I just might have to go for another tiny fill before I reach goal and go into maintenance.

Carol

kabeerah · November 18, 2006

Carol, you've done great. what are your portions like. With good restriction how much do you eat. I have basically been eating 2 cups of food (4oz Protein 1cup veggies or salad) for lunch and dinner and a pack of oatmeal for Breakfast. At least that is what I ate the first 6 months. The last 2 months I fell off the bandwagon and have only maintained my weight with a slight gain. I am still on liquids from my last fill but am hoping that I get full once on solids on 1-1.5 cups of food.

katalin.e. · January 16, 2007

I was banded with SAGB, but I have no information on the size of the band itself...(cubic centimeter)

No information on the box ...

ladiebird · January 16, 2007

Hi All

i have the sagb and am at 7.2cc and off for another fill in a weeks time. ive had 7.2 cc since feb of 2005 so im well overdue a top up .. weight has stayed the same for 8 months now so at least i never put any back on.. will keep ya posted as to what i am given in the next fill. I think its a 11cc band that holds about 9.5 cc comfortably.. not 100% sure though.. will make a point of asking my surgeon when i see him..

Tracey v