How long did it take after your first fill before you got restriction

[Firecallie 2]

Or did you ever get restriction?

[lovecats85 2]

my 1st fill did nothing for me, my 2nd one was good the 1st 2 weeks, but now I think i could use a bit more fill.

[Tricia K. 0]

My 1st fill did nothing for me either. I was good for about a week and a half after my 2nd fill but then got another one after 3 weeks. My restriction is very good now. I'm currently at 2.2cc in a 4cc band.

[Anwyn 0]

I had restriction right after my first fill. I have 1cc in a 4cc band. That was 3 months ago and I haven't lost any restriction. I guess I was one of the lucky ones.

[cissy 0]

I was fine for like 2 weeks after my 1st fill, after that I could eat anything I wanted. I just got my 2nd fill about a week ago and just started eating normal foods again today. I think this one did it for me. Before, for example, I could eat a whole chicken breast, now I feel like 2 wings is too much.

[Ohtobethin 0]

I had my first fill last week and it feels no different. I still have no restriction. I don't go back to the Dr. until the third week in January so I guess I will see how it goes. Hopefully the second fill will help.

[Firecallie 2]

Thanks for your input. I feel no different and am scared that i'll be one of those whose first fill does nothing for them. Just like I was one of those who did not loose weight during the recovery time after surgery. It's like will anything ever actually start to work the way it's supposed to or am I destined to fail at this too. BLEH! Just needed to vent i guess

[Bensmum1109 0]

It took two weeks before I felt restriction with my first (and only) fill. Like Anwyn, I have 1CC in a 4CC band. And I am definitely restricted. I have no idea why it took so long to feel it.

[Jachut 487]

I know myself and my cast Iron gut and I'd put money on it taking me a few fills to find restriction. I just know it.

But whilst I dont really have restriction even 2 weeks out from surgery, I'm weirdly unhungry. I just dont really have much interest in food until meal time, I suddenly get starving, I eat, its gone and I dont think about it again till next meal time. It's honestly like a miracle, I was such a constant grazer.

[bandayed 0]

I had pretty good restriction with NO fill -- had some difficulty with certain foods for example and could only eat a little at a time. I got a fill anyways -- only 1/2 cc and I can't believe the difference - it was immediate. I am pretty much still on liquids and some mushies and I got it over a week ago! Hey-- I've lost 3lbs so I guess I can't complain! I think that I'm an unusual case though....

[cherycl 0]

I haven't had a fill yet (4 wks post-op). The first 2 wks after surgery, i would get uncomfortably full after 1 c of Protein Shake or broth. Now, I feel like I can eat the same amount at meal time that i was able to eat prior to surgery. However, I don't eat the large amounts--I try to eat about 1/2, but it is more like dieting because I am conscious of what I am eating. I guess the fullness I felt after surgery must have been from swelling? Can anyone explain why some people don't feel restriction after their fills and then the restriction kicks in a couple of weeks later? Thanks.

[Spydr 0]

Jini - How much fill did you get?

[Firecallie 2]

I got 1.5 cc's...and feel absolutely nothing. What about you?

[Kryssa 1]

I've got 2 ccs after my third fill, before the third fill I felt no restriction. I finally feel slight restriction but can still eat too much. Fourth fill is scheduled for the end of January. Does it usually take time for a fill to "kick in"? How long? Why? Does it matter if your Dr is "creeping up" on your sweet spot or if you get an agressive fill?

[Oh 2 Be Free 0]

I got 6.5 ccs in my 9cc band on my first fill.. and felt it IMMEDIATELY!

I also think I might be one of the lucky ones, I think I got my sweet spot on the first shot! (keeping my fingers crossed.) So far so good anyway.