ANY HOPE OF RESTRICTION AFTER FIRST Lap Band FILL????

[Allison0927 329]

My first fill is this Tuesday Aug. 9. That will be exactly 5 weeks post-op. Like many before me, I'm on 800 calories per day (per the surgeon) since going to solids and, of course, with a healed stomach i've been really, really hungry - but struggling through it. From many posts i've read - people do not hit a nice restriction level until 2-5 fills or more. My question is has anyone gotten relief/restriction off of the first fill (I know the amount of the first fill varies by surgeon but still...). I guess I'm just looking for hope - as I have been so, so hungry the last few weeks.

[bellarn09 1]

I had my first fill in june. He tried 3 cc and it was way too tight so he pulled back .2 so I am at 2.8 cc. I have awesome restriction. So awesome that at my last visit I lost 16 lbs and didn't need any adjustments. I average 800-1200 cals a day. I am really hoping this lasts. I was under the assumption it would take many fills to get in the green zone.

Good luck!

[Allison0927 329]

I had my first fill in june. He tried 3 cc and it was way too tight so he pulled back .2 so I am at 2.8 cc. I have awesome restriction. So awesome that at my last visit I lost 16 lbs and didn't need any adjustments. I average 800-1200 cals a day. I am really hoping this lasts. I was under the assumption it would take many fills to get in the green zone.

Good luck!

Glad to hear it - you have officially given me hope LOL!

[SarahStLouis 1]

Hi! I had my first fill a week ago and it has made a world of difference! I didn't feel much restriction at all after surgery, but this fill sure did the trick! I have to eat slowly, chew really well and stay away from certain foods or else it gets stuck and/or comes back up. My surgeon put in 2cc's when the band was put in and then my first fill was 2ccs more. Let us know how it goes after your fill!

My first fill is this Tuesday Aug. 9. That will be exactly 5 weeks post-op. Like many before me, I'm on 800 calories per day (per the surgeon) since going to solids and, of course, with a healed stomach i've been really, really hungry - but struggling through it. From many posts i've read - people do not hit a nice restriction level until 2-5 fills or more. My question is has anyone gotten relief/restriction off of the first fill (I know the amount of the first fill varies by surgeon but still...). I guess I'm just looking for hope - as I have been so, so hungry the last few weeks.

[Allison0927 329]

Hi! I had my first fill a week ago and it has made a world of difference! I didn't feel much restriction at all after surgery, but this fill sure did the trick! I have to eat slowly, chew really well and stay away from certain foods or else it gets stuck and/or comes back up. My surgeon put in 2cc's when the band was put in and then my first fill was 2ccs more. Let us know how it goes after your fill!

THANKS so much for the additional hope =) i will post after the fill and let you know if i feel any "different" - i sure hope there's at least some restriction!!!

[kellyodoran 12]

It was fill number three for me, and that is where I still am...one year out! I am guessing that by christmas time maybe Santa will bring me another fill!

[newlady1 67]

I'm glad you posted this I too am concerned about my first fill. I like responses you got and now

I'm hopeful. I keep reading about tne "sweet spot" and wondered what that was. Now I know from reading the responses.

quote name='Allison0927' timestamp='1312418070' post='1648144']

My first fill is this Tuesday Aug. 9. That will be exactly 5 weeks post-op. Like many before me, I'm on 800 calories per day (per the surgeon) since going to solids and, of course, with a healed stomach i've been really, really hungry - but struggling through it. From many posts i've read - people do not hit a nice restriction level until 2-5 fills or more. My question is has anyone gotten relief/restriction off of the first fill (I know the amount of the first fill varies by surgeon but still...). I guess I'm just looking for hope - as I have been so, so hungry the last few weeks.

[newlady1 67]

I'm glad you posted this I too am concerned about my first fill. I like responses you got and now

I'm hopeful. I keep reading about tne "sweet spot" and wondered what that was. Now I know from reading the responses.

quote name='Allison0927' timestamp='1312418070' post='1648144']

My first fill is this Tuesday Aug. 9. That will be exactly 5 weeks post-op. Like many before me, I'm on 800 calories per day (per the surgeon) since going to solids and, of course, with a healed stomach i've been really, really hungry - but struggling through it. From many posts i've read - people do not hit a nice restriction level until 2-5 fills or more. My question is has anyone gotten relief/restriction off of the first fill (I know the amount of the first fill varies by surgeon but still...). I guess I'm just looking for hope - as I have been so, so hungry the last few weeks.

[highland 168]

It was fill number three for me, and that is where I still am...one year out! I am guessing that by christmas time maybe Santa will bring me another fill!

That is too funny!

I had my first fill today. Doc put 4cc's in an empty band. Not having any problems getting liquids down today so we'll see.

[spoiltmom 44]

I actually got restriction with my first fill. I was amazed by it.

[crash878905 2]

thanks for this! I was wondering the same thing. my first possible fill will be on 8/15. i'm hungry too so i'm hoping the first fill will do it! and 8/9 is my birthday... so i think it'll bring you luck

[sho 0]

Getting my first fill on Monday after July 7 surgery--a bit anxious!

[Kate rules 43]

My practice's PA is out of the office next week so I have to wait an extra week for my first fill. Bummer, I'm hungry!

[Allison0927 329]

thanks for this! I was wondering the same thing. my first possible fill will be on 8/15. i'm hungry too so i'm hoping the first fill will do it! and 8/9 is my birthday... so i think it'll bring you luck

Thanks for the good luck and happy early birthday to you!!! Wow - our start weights and weight losses so far are pretty close - best of luck to you!!!!!!

[tengles 0]

I had my first fill on August 3rd and still feel no restriction. I fact I feel like I am hungry all the time lately. I am so worried that I stretched my pouch. My PA stressed only eating a cup of food at a sitting and yet I'm still so hungry. I am hoping that my next fill in Sept will help give me some kind of restriction.