Loose Band But Still Losing

mypov · February 28, 2007

I have had 1.5 cc's put in so far for my fill level. I can eat a lot in one sitting and with proper chewing there is really nothing that is off limits. I'm eating about 1200 calories a day and don't feel hungry between meals but I think that's because I make sure to get plenty of Protein in at meal times and drink lots of Water. So- even though I can eat "a lot" still, I'm losing 2-3 pounds weekly. I imagine this is because I started out at a very high BMI.

So do i go for my fill next week so I eat much smaller portions or should I wait until I stop losing. What do you all think????

juliegeraci · February 28, 2007

It really depends on whether or not you want to lose faster. If you are losing at a good clip and don't feel deprived I would stay there. If you feel like you are eating too much then I would go in for a fill. I eat around 1k calories a day so your calorie intake will definitely drop with a fill. Good luck.

Paulax · February 28, 2007

2 -3 pounds is awesome.

Contratulations and keep up the hard work. That is so inspiring....

lisah25 · February 28, 2007

Are you feeling hungry sooner then you would like, or finding yourself thinking about food a lot between meals? If not, and you're not struggling too much, I'd stay were you are for a while.

mypov · February 28, 2007

Thanks for the replies so far. See, it's not that I'm unhappy about 2-3 lbs a week. That's more than I ever could ask for. It's just that I'm eating more calories and able to easily eat larger volumes than what someone should in a sitting- ie, over 1 cup of food. So mb I will wait a while till my weight loss slows down before I get a fill. I ask because I'm trying to figure out if I should take a day off next week to travel to my fill appt or just bag it for now, ya know?

Paulax · February 28, 2007

Hmm, tough one. Personally, I'd go get one, just because I know that I would probably take advantage of the 'extra' room sooner or later. BUT if I was losing and happy, then I'd leave it until I slowed down or hit a plateau.

I too have a 4 1/2 hour drive, so have to plan my fills carefully.

Good luck with your decision and let us know how you are doing.

Jachut · February 28, 2007

I'd wait.

I'm not losing really anymore now that I'm nearly at goal weight, i can eat about 1800 calories a day, I'm restricted as much as I'd want to be when I sit to eat ameal but I have too much appetite in between meals these days and I'm STILL procrastinating over getting a fill. I just dont want to be tight! I've got an appointment for this afternoon, but I bet I dont end up going.

so yeah, I'd wait.