How long does a sweet spot last?

Jennie1976 · February 20, 2008

Hi all! I got banded last September, but hit my sweet spot last November. I am now down a little over 50 pounds, and am noticing that I can eat just a little more than I used to. I also PB a lot less. I have been losing between 2-3 pounds a week steadily...until this week. I know that sweet spots differ as you lose weight, but was wondering how long other people's have lasted. I don't think I necessarily need a fill yet, but am looking towards the future.

Thanks!

hopeinapril · February 20, 2008

I would love to see the answer to this question

Kathie719 · February 20, 2008

what exactly is meant by the "Sweet Spot"?"

hopeinapril · February 20, 2008

sweet spot is the place where your band is adjusted so that you are not so hungry, but not so restricted that it causes you problems.

Jachut · February 21, 2008

For me, good restriction like that lasts only a matter of weeks - as little as 6lb is enough to loosen me up.

The last fill I had though took me to a good place, and I quickly reached goal. Its lasted me about 9 months this time, and I went back to my doc on Monday but we elected to not fill and just see how I go for the timebeing, as I'm eating quite a bit more, and am hungrier but have not gained so much as an ounce, in fact am still losing in increments of about 1/100th of a lb a week, lol.

But I will need another fill by 12 months, I'm certain of it. That's just the natural loosening you get with weight lost and evaporation over time.

So yeah, I think it depends a lot where you are in your journey, by the end, you dont have all that fat to lose around your stomach, and you dont need to eat so little to maintain as you do to lose, so your fill seems OK for a lot longer.

Kathie719 · February 21, 2008

Thank You..

kacee · February 24, 2008

Your sweet spot will stay with you longer the closer you are to goal (i.e., the slower you are losing). I've been working on my last 25 pounds since mid-November. I got a "top off" in early December and then starting in January I REALLY closed up tight (i.e., PB's, reflux, etc.). I treated myself with real TLC and it starting to let up now...probably because the weight is still falling off, albeit much slower. I am 5 pounds from my "final" goal (which I may just sail past anyway....I was trying initially to be really realistic in my expectations). So it's been 3+ months now since my last fill (before I was getting filled nearly once a month or so). Unless I really "open up" in the next 5 pounds or so, I can't see needing a fill for a long time.