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tammy vankirk · March 29, 2007

:help: I was banded on Dec 07/06 i weigthed 221lbs starting weight and at this time am 188lbs .I have had two fills 1cc each and the doc said that if i don't fill any restriction i can come back in a month . i am going to call him tommrow and get a apointment for April. I don't think this is a lot of weigth. the doc has me to wait 6 weeks for my last fill and then wait three more months to see if i need another fill. but i told him that i did'nt want to wait that long. was it this slow for anyone else.

lisah25 · March 29, 2007

OK, you've lost 33 pounds in about 4 months, right? Which an average of just over 2 pounds a week if I'vee done the math correctly. Which is on the high end of what I was told to expect.

All of which is my way of saying that your restriction and diet might be just fine, it's your expectations that need work?:welldoneclap: I'm not trying to be mean or anything, you really do sound like you are doing well.

Now, if you are struggling a lot, and feeling hungry most of the time, you might indeed need an adjustment, but I don't think your rate of lose calls for one.

juliegeraci · March 29, 2007

33 lbs in 3 months is really good. You should be proud of yourself. My doctor only waits 2 weeks in between fills. If you are losing 1-2 lbs a week which you are you are losing what is typical. Hang in there.

tammy vankirk · March 29, 2007

thanks that makes me feel mush better and it helps that it comes from someone that has been trough the same thing. but i here people say when you find your sweet spot you will know it. i think i need a fill because i have not lost any weight in two months but have not gained any.