FILLS

[Dreamalways07 12]

Why do some ppl lose 80 pounds with no fills and some ppl lose 20 after 5 fills? I know everyone is diff but I dont get that part

[Time2BHealthy 1]

Not fair.....I know. I am on my 2nd fill and actually finally starting. I'm sure it has to do with how big your stomach is. Those that are bigger, will have more restriction. Good luck

[vickyd 24]

I have lost 90 lbs with 1 fill and I think it is due to a couple of factors...band placement and what you are looking fir your band to do. I felt some sort of restriction from the beginning but I've never looked for my band to physically restrict what or how much I eat. Instead, I want my band to help me feel satisfied (not full) on a smaller amount of food and to not be hungry for 4 hours after I eat.

[Melissannde 41]

It also depends on what types of food you choose to eat.

If I had continued to eat nachos, fried foods, etc.. I would not have lost as fast, no matter how much fill I had.

I changed my eating drastically from unhealthy to lean Protein and low carb veggies and no white carbs. It makes a huge difference.

Amount of movement (aka exercise) also is a factor.

[vickyd 24]

I agree with this completely! My food choices are drastically different then they were before banding.

It also depends on what types of food you choose to eat.

If I had continued to eat nachos, fried foods, etc.. I would not have lost as fast, no matter how much fill I had.

I changed my eating drastically from unhealthy to lean Protein and low carb veggies and no white carbs. It makes a huge difference.

Amount of movement (aka exercise) also is a factor.

[Suzy m 0]

Hi all going for my 1st fill 4th aug please tell does it hurt I am such a baby

[Melissannde 41]

Hi all going for my 1st fill 4th aug please tell does it hurt I am such a baby

My first fill was a little "ouchy" because my port area was still tender. Since then they've been no big deal at all.. and I HATE shots.

Tell your nurse/doctor how apprehensive you are and they will help you through it.

[Carnegl 0]

I just got home from my first fill. Definitely the anticipation was worse than the actual event. A little 'ouch' due to the scar tissue, and that's it. The best part. . .I've lost 20 pounds post-op!