First Fill's a BIGGIE!!!!!

[Pianoman 0]

I had my first fill the other day - 4.5cc's (apparently, my band takes a total of ten).

Now, that only leaves me with 5.5cc of expansion.

Could this represent a problem? Should I be concerned?

Thank you in advance,

Andy B

P.S. On the positive side, I notice one-or-two people are worried about hair loss. Personally, before the band, I had less hair than a shaved egg, and I'm fully expecting no change:)

[the best me 6]

P.S. On the positive side, I notice one-or-two people are worried about hair loss. Personally, before the band, I had less hair than a shaved egg, and I'm fully expecting no change:)

LOL. Bald is cute when you wear it with confidence!

Don't worry about your first big fill. The rest of your fills won't be so hefty. You are off the a great start! How's the restriction? Are you still dong post-fill liquids? Take is slow as you ease into real foods. Good luck, Pianoman!

[Pianoman 0]

LOL. Bald is cute when you wear it with confidence!

Don't worry about your first big fill. The rest of your fills won't be so hefty. You are off the a great start! How's the restriction? Are you still dong post-fill liquids? Take is slow as you ease into real foods. Good luck, Pianoman!

Thanks for the info, Kathy. I had the fill yesterday, so I'm on liquids for the next few days. They seem to be going down okay, I'm pleased to say.

Not sure about bald being cute - However, it's better than some of the daft haircuts I used to have - you name it, I wore it! (the last "do" being a "comb-over", not a pleasant site).

[the best me 6]

Oh no, stay away form the comb-overs! Just cut it or shave it and be beautiful!

Let us know what your restriction is like. You'll know more as you move off the liquids. Good luck!

[Quilter Mom 0]

Pianoman,

I had 4cc fill my first time and found it wasn't enough and I'm trying like crazy to get into the doctors for more. I've been told I have to wait 6 weeks so it's a struggle to keep the weight off and even to loose more.

Good luck with your fill.

Quilter Mom.

[Ruthie 2]

my first fill was 4 cc's. I'm now up to 9.5. I finally have restriction (maybe a little too much) but I'm hoping this is the magic spot.

[Quilter Mom 0]

I hope I find my majic level soon, I am becoming extremely frustrated

[PhotoNut 7]

Inamed's recommendation for the first fill in a VG (10cc) band is 4cc.

Check out this thread to see a chart on how the different amounts of fills restrict the stoma: http://lapbandtalk.com/showthread.php?t=15216

[niche 0]

pianoman, i would say don't worry about running out of room. i had 3cc's in (75%) and when i got another .4cc's up to 85% it was waaaaay too much. now i'm at 82% and it's great. but once you get closer to a good level, the smallest fills make a huge difference

[Wheetsin 714]

4.5 isn't too much at all from what I've been told by others. And don't worry about only having 5.5 ccs of room to play with -- you still have more room "to play with" than what other bands hold at capacity.

[Kelliebelly 13]

I had 2ccs put in the time of surgery. At 6 weeks he took me up to 4.5ccs. I never felt restriction till I got to about 7ccs and each time it would just disappear over a period of a week or so. I have now had 9 fills and I have 9.6ccs/mls in my band. I have great restriction and have had so for about 5 months.

Dont worry if after this fill you find you have great restriction that just disappears in a week or so, it happens! Also our bands can take up to 12ccs safely if needed.

Good Luck