Poll: POLL: how much fill in a 14cc band?

[lisaluvsgreys 48]

I have a 14cc band, and I was wondering how many cc's it takes for most people to reach their sweet spot. Will I be getting fills forever?

[annieM 2]

I used to have a 4cc band and needed a revision because of a dilated pouch. They put the 14cc band in me because of the possibility of scar tissue and now I don't have reliable restriction with a full band. I hear they can over fill it though.

[JoiaRox 430]

I voted for 7cc because that's what I have now, after my third fill. While I definitely feel restriction now, I think it'll take one more fill to be at my sweet spot. Doctor said he may take me up to 8cc next time, so we'll see!

[lisaluvsgreys 48]

I voted for 7cc because that's what I have now, after my third fill. While I definitely feel restriction now, I think it'll take one more fill to be at my sweet spot. Doctor said he may take me up to 8cc next time, so we'll see!

I am at 6.5 now, and I can feel some restriction. I am hoping my next fill will be the one! :thumbup:

[michael watkins 0]

i just had my first fill of 4cc. and feel the exact same. do you guys get your fills using fluoroscopy?

[Katy517 1]

I'll be following this thread closely. I have a new 14 cc band and will be getting my first fill on 5/26. I was surprised to find out that it will be done at the hospital and not by my surgeon or his staff at their office.

[grnidchkee 1]

I was at 8cc for a month, I didn't notice big difference or I got used to it. Granted I have had my band for a while so yes I;m eating alot less than I was but I was eating more than I should've. Then we 8.5 no change t me at all. June 11, 2010 He gave me 1cc more, wow did that make a big difference. I'm eating very small amounts and have lost 6lbs already. I think this is a good place but I'm still fa from finish line.

[jldchester 0]

i just had my first fill of 4cc. and feel the exact same. do you guys get your fills using fluoroscopy?

I wish my Dr. would do every fill under fluroscopy. I have had a fill every month since Oct. and 1 unfill. I was banded in Sept. and have only lost 30 pounds. I feel like a failure! I now have 8.5 cc's in my 14 cc band. Had a fill over a week ago and do not see any difference. I need to call, because they said if this didn't do the trick they will schedule a fluroscopy.

Does your Dr. measure what you have in before they add more? Mine has only done that once. :smile2:

[Katy517 1]

Had my 2nd fill yesterday. The original 6.5 cc was measured and removed from my band and 8 cc was added. I'm very sore today and still doing liquids. Am hoping that I get decent restriction since I did not at 6.5.