Banders and restriction

Hi everyone,

I was just curious about reaching restriction. I am currently at 7 cc  in my 10 cc band, but i was wondering where/when everyone else really began to feel they had reached that "sweet spot" with their band.

Right now I can tell I have restriction, but as I loose weight will that feeling go away and will I need to tighten the band? Also, I'm always on the look out for good ways to get my protein in, so if you have suggestions, I'm all ears.

Thanks,

PDXGAL

I was at 7.3 and something happened and I definitely had restriction.  Then, something happened and I became too tight.  So, they took some out, and now I don't have major restriction anymore.

I am going back in the end of the month, and am hoping to have more fluid put into my band......it is like it's a guessing game and every person is different. 

how is your weight loss going?  Satisfied with your progress? 
I am thinking my sweet spot will be around 7..........but who knows?  Hoping it happens soon and stays that way for a long while, more than a couple of months anyway!

So far I am satisfied with my progress. But I still battle cravings, and wanting to eat the same stuff everyone else is. The big plus is, that if I do slip up and eat something I shouldn't at least I can't eat that much of it.

As for other issues, well, I have PB'd a few times. Its not often, but it is not pleasant by any means. At 7cc's in my band,  I have a hard time with bread, pasta, tough meats, and some crackers. My doc wants me to have between 100-150 grams of protein a day. I am struggling to do that without having more than 1 protein drink a day. My weight loss is currently around 53 pounds. I am very pleased with that, and hope the downward trend continues.

Good luck with the refill. Hopefully 7cc will be your magic number too.