Hi Phatty,
I was banded in Nov 07 and didn't receive my first fill until Feb. I was scheduled for Jan but I had so much tightness that a fill would have prevented anything from going down. I only had 3 cc and I'd be surprised if I ever needed more. Lost 58 lbs to date, have 27 to "mid-goal" weight. But there are times when I can't eat very much one day and have a hard time getting some foods down, and then the next day it goes down without any troubles. I start every morning with something hot to drink to losen up the band and make life easier for me, then wait till almost noon before I attempt to eat anything of a heavier substance. Sometimes fried eggs go down easier than a soft boiled egg, some Soups are easier than other soups (lots of little noodles can easily be missed or big chunks of veggies take longer to chew). Yoghurt, soya milk, lemon Water, all healthy, will add some nutrition to your body and will help you gage how tight you are. But if you're not eating well because of restriction I'd suggest having some taken out. Better be safe than sorry. Hope this helps.:clap2:
