I think I hit the sweet spot!

[stevegoad 32]

In September, I had my second fill. This one took me to 5.1 cc's. After this fill, I was a bit discouraged, because if anything, I felt less restriction than before.

Right after that, I went into a 4 week plateau on my weight (actually, a 4 week bounce, going between 332 and 327 and back). This past Tuesday night, I ate a double-meat hamburger with all the veggies, and still had room for some fries. Like I said, I wasn't feeling much restriction.

Then yesterday, Thursday, I had my third fill. When they said they were just adding one more CC, I figured it wouldn't do much... but WOW... What a difference.

I went through all day yesterday on just liquids - 2 Protein shakes and a cup of Tomato Soup. And I was satisfied.

Today, I had a shake early this morning... at about 12, my wife and I both left work early... Since our daughter was with us, the dreaded fast food came up... today, 4 chicken nuggets, and I was stuffed. 3 hours later, I still am quite satisfied.

While 1 1/2 days in is a bit hard to say, it seems I have hit the sweet spot. I know when I lose more weight it will probably change, but at least for now, it is wonderful!.

Well, I just thought I would write and let you know. For those who are wondering if they will hit it, you might just be one fill away. So hang in there! It will happen!

[scalingdown08 0]

Thanks. I needed some encouragement. My first fill has done nothing and this crazy halloween candy is killing me. Of all times to not have restriction! I'm scheduled to have a fill Nov 19. I just hope I have not stretched my pouch.

[linksmom 0]

I've had 2 fills. The last one was back in mid Sept. I was suppose to have on on Oct. 1, but was going out of town for a wedding and didn't want to feel sick. And I wanted to be able to enjoy myself. My doctor said he thought maybe I would do ok waiting till the next time. I had lost 32 pounds in 2 months. He was very happy. So now I don't go and get a fill until Nov. 12. And I'm dying to get one. I'm still losing weight, just slower now. Granted a loss is a loss, but it's just hard to look at it and think things are still going ok. I have a 14cc band and I have 6.08 in right now. The last time I got a fill, I only had .08 put in and I could feel it. The first week I did great, week 2 was sick alittle, and week 3 & 4 great again. No week is ever exactly the same. I have also found that sometimes when I eat a steak or some really good Protein, I lose weight more. Have a Happy Halloween everybody!!!:smile2:

[Brandy~ 2]

Congratulations steve! I hit a sweet spot with my 2nd fill then it slowly opened back up and have now had 1 more fill that brought me to 2.75/4.0cc band. I haven't felt a hunger pang since July its amazing. I forgot to eat sometimes so I have a reminder on my outlook calendar at work and on my palm pilot. I carry ziplock of nuts and such in case I get a reminder and dont have the right foods lol

It's a wonderful thing to have this kind of restriction. I wish you the best in your lapband journey and hope you maintain the restriction for a long time to come :smile2:

[*susan* 1,709]

Steve, congrats on hitting your sweet spot, it is a wonderful place to be at. As the weight comes off, you will most likely lose it again. I hit mine for the first time in about a year at my last fill and have since lost 15 pounds. Now, I am about due to go in for another small fill because I am finding I am able to eat more again.