Sweet spot....

7thangel · November 10, 2007

I was banded 08/16/07. I have had four fills since. I am trying to determine if I have optimum restriction or not. I would like to hear from people who are at their "sweet spot". How much food do you eat? Do you feel satisfied after only a little food, but hungry less than 3 hours later? Do you feel "full" after food? I have been losing weight, but feel like I am depriving myself. I feel like I'm back on Weight Watchers! How can I identify if I am at optimum restriction? Thanks!

BabyGotBack · November 10, 2007

The sweet spot is the place where you can eat 1/3 of what you used to eat, be satisfied and feel full. Your "head" may tell you different (head hunger), but you need to listen to your body or you will slime/pb/get stuck.

It can take 3-6 fills or more sometimes. Some people get over filled, than need an unfill and start all over, so it is not good to push it.

It is best to just come to terms that it takes a while to get there.

TEJAS-RATTLER · November 12, 2007

So Happy For Ya... I'm Only 4 Months Down The Weightloss Road And I Know It Can Be Really Tough Sometimes. So Congrates On Reaching Your Goal. The Best Of Luck To Ya.

bee5 · November 13, 2007

I keep hearing about the sweet spot I can not wait until I reach that spot. I had my first fill 9/29 than my second 10/20. The problem is the one did nothing as far as I can tell. If I do not watch it I could eat anything, as much of it as I want. Is there something wrong with me. I plan to have my 3rd. fill 12/1 and hope this one will get me a little closer to that sweet spot. thanks for all the support.