4th fill next week

I'm going for another fill next week. I'm really hoping this one brings me better restriction since my weight loss has been really slow since my surgery. I lost more pre-surgery than Ihave post surgery, but at least I'm still losing. Without the band I'm sure I'd have gained a lot back by now. But I'll be glad when I'm not hungry all the time and when a small helping satisfies me. I only had that for about a month after the surgery and then the swelling wore off and hunger began.

For Bandsters: How many fills did it take you to find that sweet spot?

It's like asking how many licks to the middle of a tootsie pop. haha

Ok..I am going to say I am kind of a weirdo..it only took me 2 AND at 2 years out had to have a tiny bit taken out so I could eat a little more when I kicked up my physical fitness.   Having said THAT..hang in there.  Once the fills get to a good spot you will be full very fast...makes it so much easier to avoid the crap you don't need...just make sure you are having your meats, proteins first..those fill you so quickly.  Just remeber there will be dips and spikes in the weight loss too....stalls will happen....I had quite a few of them.    I do remember the beginning and thinking it was going to take me a lot of fills...it is AMAZING what a tiny bit of saline will do.  

Thanks. You've done great! I appreciate the encouragement!

Hi Diane,

Well I have had 4 fills, and as soon as I can drive, I am going to make an appointment for a 5th.  I am very close, but not quite there yet.  Remember, it is so different for everyone.  There was a woman who spoke about 6 months ago, and she has never had a fill.  There was another who had about 8 - 10 fills, so it is different with everyone.  You will know when you reach that level.  Meanwhile...hang in there, you are doing great.  (notice I did not use the "P" word)

Well, I think I am an anomaly too.  I have had 1 fill, and I am too tight already, been waiting a month for my unfill appointment which is today, finally.  Hopefully I can find my sweet spot with a slight unfill because I would like to eat something more than protein shakes and mashed potatoes again.  My weight loss has been slow as a result.