Question:
I can eat more than 1 cup of food at my meals, concerned I need another fill, Does

anyone know if the 1cup includes your salad if you choose to eat salad or does the 1 cup mean solid meat and cooked veggies? I know I have asked a lot of questions, but I am so concerned that I'm eating too much food at my meals, but I'm afraid to keep getting the fills every 2 wks, like I said I'm already at 7cc/in 11cc band. Ive only lost 42 lbs total since 12-17-10. Please Help!!!!    — T R. (posted on February 26, 2010)

February 26, 2010
"Only" 42 pounds is an oxymoron! You are doing terrific. You are averaging five pounds a week which is a great rate of weight loss. One cup of food includes everything. The last thing you want to do is stretch your pouch or dialate your esophogus. With the band, it is very easy to think it needs to be tighter than it does. You should not need a fill every two weeks. As long as you are continuing to loose, no fill is needed. It does concern me that at only 2 1/2 months out you are able to eat meat and salad. Be careful with your chewing, liquify your food. Spitting up will cause you more problems that you need. Just keep up the good work and keep loosing. Best of luck to you!
   — Bonnie H.

February 28, 2010
I am able to eat more as well. I've had only one fill so far, but it does concern me since I thought I would only be able to handle about 1/2 cup of food. I'm worried I will have lost none or even gained weight at my next visit.
   — Jan S.