I want my first fill!!

[enchilada72 27]

I was banded June 1st.

Been doing really well very quickly. My first fill appointment isn't until 7/22. But, I want it now! I have no restriction. I can eat basically anything! I am making healthy choices, but I don't feel full at all, ever. I haven't had any PBing or reflux.

I did drink a sip of diet Coke and burped like crazy, so I know the band is in there. I just hate going through the procedure, totally changing my eating habits and felling like nothing has changed.

My husband had the procedure on the same day and he is feeling restriction. He can't eat too much without taking a break and slowing down.

I am losing weight very slowly (as to be expected). But I want my fill!!! I am so afraid of stretching my pouch before my fill.

How long did you guys have to wait before having your first? I am thinking of rescheduling my appointment for something sooner. I have this tool and I want to use it to it's full potential. Thanks for listening everyone and let me know what you did. I appreciate any help and advice!

[shuckybucky 107]

mmmmm enchiladas...... I had to wait 4 weeks and they had deflated what was in it because I fly back and forth. I didn't feel a lot until my third fill and then WHOAAAA. I can't find a good comfort level.

[Cindy C 150]

8 weeks.

[NJGirl32 43]

I had a fill but it only did me well for about 3 days. I want my second fill-this is nuts! I mean we had frikken surgery-yes surgery! WHy the hell wait so long between fills that aren't working! I am getting frustrated too.

My next fill is on the 22nd too-I called to see if they could see me sooner and they were booked solid until August-until August!!! Make sure when you meet with the doctor you are very clear that you have NO restriction, Good luck to you!

[shuckybucky 107]

I had a fill but it only did me well for about 3 days. I want my second fill-this is nuts! I mean we had frikken surgery-yes surgery! WHy the hell wait so long between fills that aren't working! I am getting frustrated too.

My next fill is on the 22nd too-I called to see if they could see me sooner and they were booked solid until August-until August!!! Make sure when you meet with the doctor you are very clear that you have NO restriction, Good luck to you!

It seems all the doctors have their own way of doing fills. My doctor makes us come in once a month for first four months for fills and then you just call when you feel you need one. I see some on here that have not had a fill even six months after surgery. I know you want to move this along but enjoy what you got in the moment also. Once you reach restiction it is constant adjusting..... to loose then too tight.

[SageTracey 608]

Hang in there, Enchilada. It's a process that we have to go through. You sound as though you are doing all of the right things so just keep up the good work - remember, you are building good habits for the rest of your life. It's great that you and your husband are going through this together, but don't get caught up comparing yourselves all the time as the band, fills, etc all work at a different pace for each of us.

Good luck and chin up!

[shuckybucky 107]

Hang in there, Enchilada. It's a process that we have to go through. You sound as though you are doing all of the right things so just keep up the good work - remember, you are building good habits for the rest of your life. It's great that you and your husband are going through this together, but don't get caught up comparing yourselves all the time as the band, fills, etc all work at a different pace for each of us.

Good luck and chin up!

remember men do tend to lose weight faster then women so try not to compare to him.

[enchilada72 27]

Thank you all for your help and advice. I am not comparing my weight loss to my husband's. He has always been able to lose much faster than I have. That was a given... I was only comparing our restriction. It just seems his band is working like it should, where mine seems not tight enough. That is OK... I was just venting. I find now I am craving different foods (bad foods), and not having restriction makes the devil in me think it is OK to eat. I just have to let the process work and in time things will work out. Again, thank you all for listening and letting me vent.... Best of luck to you all!