Loosing without restriction...

[AlaskaGirl77 0]

So I'm a little over 3 months out and have had one fill. I was scheduled for another Sept.16 but just cancelled it. I'm loosing weight (average of 8lbs a month). I do NOT have restriction yet. But I'm getting there. I work out for about 90 mins. a day (cardio and weights,some Water aerobics) 5 days a week. I'm sure the bulk of my loss is from that. Was I stupid for cancelling my fill? I guess I want to 'save' the fill for when I stop loosing. But if I miss one day in the gym the scale jumps up that week by like 4 lbs..and i'm done yo yoing! I'm not sure if I should ride this out or get a fill..ugh! My dr. thinks i'm in my green zone because of my weight loss...but i can easily down 2 cups of food (I don't,but know i can) and snack throughout the day...what to do what to do??

[Donnawanna 0]

I was going through the same thing as you. I asked my doctor on Monday when I would be in the "zone" and he said he thought I was because I lost 16 pounds last month. I told him that is because I'm working my ass off at the gym and watching what I eat. I decided to get another fill because I want to work the band and even though I know I can do it on my own somewhat...if I get to the point where I want to back off on some of the exercise I don't want to gain..I still want to be able to lose. That's why I got the band. I had always been pretty successful on diets, but then got lazy and gained it back plus some...so I want to keep some restriction and didn't feel like I had enough. Well now it's a different story and I have plenty of restriction and I'm going to stay this way for a while now. I've never thrown up or PB'd but I am sure I would if I don't watch what I'm doing now. Baby bites is what I'm doing today and it is working....so it all depends on how you want to approach your weight loss....all on your own via willpower or let the band help you.

[GracieBelle 0]

Everytime my weight plateau'd and remained the same for 2 weeks, I got a fill. I was on a mission!

[MrsShannonDennis 10]

I was in the same boat. Went in for my 2nd fill and my doc didnt think I needed it cause I lost 8 lbs last month after my 1st fill, but he said when im in the zone I should be full on 1 cup of food and not hungry for 4-5 hours after. THAT WAS NOT MY CASE! So he gave me a fill which put me to 5.5 cc in a 10 cc band. It was too much and the next day I was throwing up and couldnt even keep down Water. it was soooo painful!! I went in today and got an unfill of .6 cc and now I have lots of restriction but am keeping things down. We shall see how this goes.

If I was you (which I was in the same boat) I would go in and get a small fill like 1- 1.5 cc just for a little boost to help!

[Unforgettable 0]

First of all it sounds like you are kicking ass!!! Way to go. Do you find yourself struggling to make the right portion choices? It seems like if you don't exercise as much you notice a difference in your weight right away, so I would suggest a small fill. Remember restriction is when the lapband works best.

But if you are happy with what you have going on now then feel free to stick with it.

[slpcat 0]

I agree, you are doing AWESOME! I would say keep doing what you are doing! The band will be there when you need it. That is what is awesome about the band, just having it placed gives us so much freedom because we no longer live in fear of the yo-yo. It really frees us up to be so much healthier mentally, physically, and spiritually. So proud for you!