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Usually you don't get much, if any, restriction after your first fill. After you have your second and third, you will definitely feel a difference. I was able to eat everything and anything after my first fill but not after my second - it was a whole different ball game. Enjoy what you can eat now, because after the second or third fill, you will be saying "if only I could have a slice of pizza"

Hello, I had my band put in on January 15th. I had my first fill on March 8th (1.5cc). I could still eat a lot of food and anything I wanted. I was very disappointed and discouraged. I kept saying....I hope I didn't waste $15,000 for nothing. I was actually putting on some weight because I could eat anything I wanted - and I did. I just had another fill this past Tuesday (1.0cc). This one has seemed to work wonders. I was on liquids Wednesday and Thursday and today I am adding some mushy foods (apple sauce). I haven't had any overwhelming hunger pains and when I do feel hungry, I grab a Protein drink or heat up a can of V8. It's amazing the difference between my first fill and my second. I'm telling you this because everyone has their own special fill point. My doctor said it's usually between 2.75 and 3.75. Well if she gave me more than 1cc this past time, I know I would definitely be overfilled because it's still a little hard to get down some mushy foods. So I'm at 2.5 and this is a good spot for me. You will probably feel much more restricted next time you get a fill. Ask your doctor if he/she will give you another fill if it's two weeks past your prior one and you still don't feel a restriction. I know most doctors will do that. Good luck. Stacy

I'm sorry to hear about your experience. Please don't get discouraged by this one incident. Getting a fill should be very easy and NOT painfull. I had my first one on March 8th and my second just this past Tuesday. My doctor has be lay back and then do a stomach crunch. She puts in the needle and I am to relax. The whole process takes just a couple of minutes. I would suggest going to a doctor that performs the lap band procedure or at least going to someone in his/her office. I live in Connecticut and had my surgery done in Houston. I go to a doctor in NY for my fills. Do you have any insurance? I was a self pay but my fills are being paid except for $115.00. The visit itself without insurance is $350. The only way the band is going to work is if you keep up with your fills. Again, please don't let this one bad experience hinder what the band can do for you. Stacy

Good for you. Never let the nurses tell you what you should be doing. The docs are paid a lot of money and they need to be there when you have a question.

Thanks for the reply. I hear so much about stretching the pouch that I'm so nervous. I can't wait for my first fill (March 8th). I want to feel like I did the first week I had the band. Oh well, it's a precess.

You should call them back. There is a suppository they can give you. My doctor ordered it before I even had the surgery so in case I did become naseous. Hope you feel better soon.

Thanks for the check in. I need Help!!!! I was banded on January 15th so I was banded 3 weeks ago. First week I did liquids, second week I did heavy liquids and the third week I did a half of week of mushy and then by Thursday I needed some real food because I was starving so I had beef brisket. At this point, I can eat anything and everything and not feel full. I know a lot of people are having the same issue but my question is is it possible to stretch your stomach at this point? I try to only eat when I am hungry but when I do, I can eat a lot. Last night I had two pieces of Bertuccis pizza and I still wasn't full. I am not too concerned about not taking off the weight right now because I know I am healing. I just want to make sure I am not going to damage anything by eating too much. I never get sick to my stomach or feel like throwing up, which is what I heard happens if you do eat to much. Any info would be greatly appreciated. Stacy <!-- / message -->

Help!!!! I was banded on January 15th so I was banded 3 weeks ago. First week I did liquids, second week I did heavy liquids and the third week I did a half of week of mushy and then by Thursday I needed some real food because I was starving so I had beef brisket. At this point, I can eat anything and everything and not feel full. I know a lot of people are having the same issue but my question is is it possible to stretch your stomach at this point? I try to only eat when I am hungry but when I do, I can eat a lot. Last night I had two pieces of Bertuccis pizza and I still wasn't full. I am not too concerned about not taking off the weight right now because I know I am healing. I just want to make sure I am not going to damage anything by eating too much. I never get sick to my stomach or feel like throwing up, which is what I heard happens if you do eat to much. Any info would be greatly appreciated. Stacy

Thanks for the reply. Sorry I'm not getting back to you until now. I did get a spirometor and after about 4 days the pain started getting better. I also used a heating pad all night for three nights and that made a big difference. In addition, starting on Weds, I was out and about all day long doing errands with my sister and walking. How is your food going? I'm on creamy soups and protein shakes and I'm feeling very hungry. The first week, I couldn't even get a full protein shake down until the third day and I wasn't hungry at all.

i was just banded on Monday. I am feeling pretty good except for having back pain on both sides (mid to lower region). Has anyone else had this problem. Also, tightness in my chest.

Thanks for the prayers. I am not sore but I do have a lot of pain in both sides of my back when I take a big breath in. Has anyone else had that?

I just had my band place on January 15th.