Get into the LAP-BAND Green Zone

[Alicia521]

Here is another thing I got from my doctor today. A little postcard with the zones.

Yellow Zone: ADD FLUID TO BAND (Sub-optimal weight loss/large stoma area)
· Hungry
· Big Meals
· Looking for food

Green Zone: OPTIMAL ZONE (Optimal weight loss)
· Early and prolonged satiety
· Small meals satisfy
· Satisfactory weight loss or maintenance

Red Zone: REDUCE FLUID (Sub-optimal weight loss/small stoma area)
· Difficulty swallowing
· Reflux-heartburn
· Night cough
· Regurgitation
· Poor eating behavior

[doglover]

I think that's a good postcard. I plan to write them down. I need to get back in the green zone. (currently in the yellow)
Thanks for sharing.

[Neal R.]

Good reference. Thanks Alicia

[christyrn]

ok, I have a question. I had my first fill yesterday. I have 1.5 cc in a 4 cc band. Well, I have been hungry all day. I have been taking it easy today as instructed, but I know I could eat anything. I ate half a can of tuna and could not feel any restriction. So, if I do need more fill, how soon do doc's usually do another one?

[Alicia521]

My doctor makes us wait 4 weeks in between in one. I would suggest tracking what you are able to eat for the next few days and if you feel you are in the "yellow" zone call your doctor to see the fill policy. I know some bandsters don't have to wait that long in between. Good luck to you!

["Just Jess"]

i am SO in the yellow zone!!!!!!!!!!!!!

thanks for the great reference, alicia!!! you are FULL of great info. today! :)

and christy, my doc says no less than 2 weeks between fills.

[Neal R.]

i am SO in the yellow zone!!!!!!!!!!!!!

thanks for the great reference, alicia!!! you are FULL of great info. today! :)

and christy, my doc says no less than 2 weeks between fills.

Alicia must be bored at work again :D

[Alicia521]

Well I have plent to do at work...just UNMOTIVATED! I have to get my butt in gear tomorrow. Now I need to go to bed but you people on b2g are just so addictive!

[Stitchy]

My doctor's office will do one after 2 weeks if you are hungy and/or haven't lost a couple of lbs.. I've always waited too long. I'm going to start working this band better, and that means getting fills if I need them. I'm so motivated to get this gone by April.

On Weds, my fill nurse showed me that little card, but she didn't give one to me. She pointed to the yellow zone and said that was where I was. The green zone is where I need to be.