so excited...hit the sweet spot!

I had the band done in January and have been just so frustrated because I had lost 17lbs and then nothing. Just the same 5lbs up and down. I went and saw Dr. I at Chrias on Tuesday and he gave me another 1cc. So now I am at 8.5 in my band. I have lost 9lbs since then.

Thanks for all your support.
Nicole

Wow Nicole! That is GREAT

I get my 2nd fill tomorrow...hopefully I'll be there with ya!

Okay that makes me feel a little better then, I have been freaking out because I am 1 month post op and down 17 lbs, I lost 12 the first week and then 5 week 2 and I have lost nothing the past 2 weeks, it has been soooo frustrating. I go in for my first fill tomorrow and I hope that will help. I feel better knowing I am not the only one that is struggling to lose. I am glad you have hit your sweet spot and wish you continued success.

Congrats!!! I get my 4th fill on the 19th..I should be right at about 8 or 8.5 cc's as well so I hope that means sweet spot for me! Congrats on the weight loss so far!

~Ashley~

Oh Wow, that is great.  That would make up for the no loss the previous weeks, eh??? 

I get my first fill today and hope to get a bit of restriction.  I am getting frustrated as I have only lost about 14 and 12 of it was from the pre-op diet!! 

I reached the sweet spot at 7.5 cc and I now understand why it is the sweet spot.  You are empowered  and in control.  I have lost the cravings for the most part.  1 cup of food fills me and I leave food on the plate.  If things change I'm back for a small fill.  The sweet spot may go because you can loose fat around the stomach as others have written. The great thing is you can adjust as needed.  The weight melts off especially with cardio or arobic workouts.  I will start building more muscle soon which should help.  Good Luck

Im there with you now!!  my second fill did the trick. Im at 5.5cc in my 11cc C-band.

It IS control. I FEEL in control. It is a wonderful feeling....I control the food, the food doesnt control me. I can be hungry and hear my stomach growl, and not eat something if I dont want to.