Do you base other Failures on YOUR Success?

Adjustable makes perfect sense to me.  But I don't go by "restriction", I go by appetite dimming.  :)

I'm glad you're as happy with your choice as I am with mine.   Isn't it nice that there are different choices for different people?

I am happy, for sure, and still learning. I never heard of anyone saying they "don't go by" restiction - it's a new one!

do you have restriction?

I dont go by restriction either my doc has never used that word and it was a new word to me . I learned it from here.

My docs right hand side kick which her and I dont get along because we dont see eye to eye how the band should be used  she thinks I dont have it because I refuse to get fills or I should say I dont run and get fills every time my belly growls like some of her patients do , and it bugs her . She likes the word restriction.

I think to many people get caught up on that word and its their downfall . imo .  I think its a bad word to use .

I don't see why it is bad - to me it just means I get full with less, much less. and that is why I got WLS.
 
but whatever works for you should be fine - by side kick do you mean nurse? regardless, they should realize if not getting a fill works for you that is the important thing!

Yes its his nurse :o( . I will reschedule if she is the one I have to see  .   I dont go and see them every month anymore anyways.  I just schedule for two months out . He told me at anytime I feel like I need a fill call him and he can work me in that day or the next day .

I like him dont like her lol.

I suppose I probably do.. I can start to feel full  when I eat a measured amount of dense protein and veggies.  

What I go by more than feeling full is can I eat my 3oz of protein and 1/2 cup of veggies and be satisfied for several hours.   If I'm getting hungry consistently (not just one day, but several days) within 2 hours, I need to evaluate my diet re: carbs, processed foods, water intake, quality/quantity of protein, etc.    If the food intake is in good order, and I'm still getting hungry 2 hours after a meal I probably need an adjustment.    My goal is to go a minimum of 3 hours and preferrably 4, 5 or even 6 hours between meals. 

If you're curious enough, you can read Dr. Simpsons article about banding and how it's not about restriction.  I don't know if it would have value for a sleeve patient, but it might as we're both dealing with restrictive surgeries.  Just remember when reading it's heavily band focused since that's what Dr. Simpson does.  :)

http://drsimpson.net/fills/Lap-band-eating/lap-band-not-rest riction/lap-band-and-restriction.html

Time to get ready for the gym.   Bleah.. somedays I just wanna sleep in.. LOL.. but I will be a good girl and go.  

Have a great day!!

I'll read the link later & see what's up. I am interested in what he has to say.

to me, restriction means everything is working right - you eat what you should be and are satisfied.

I know people don't always have the same experiences. I do best when I eat more frequently - every 2 to 3 hours.

whatever works & helps up be healthier!