waiting time between fills

[shanicebarrass 0]

Hi i was banded on 27th july

My question is i have had my first fill last week how long should i wait till i go for my next fill

i can feel a little restriction when drinking but i seem to be able to eat which seems like a lot for having restriction

i haven't lost any weight the last couple of weeks i am just wondering if i am eating to much .does anyone having any tips on what to eat and how much .xx i would be gratefull of any help i just seem to be stuck.

[Rachel412 116]

The band probably isn't going to stop you from eating- it'll make it so that you're satisfied with a smaller meal, and you stay satisfied for 4-5 hours. Read the link in my signature. Can you tell us a typical day worth of food for you? And are you exercising?

[NJGirl32 43]

I would say 4 weeks for your 2nd fill if you don't feel any restriction. I had my first fill 4 weeks after surgery and then 4 weeks later for the 2nd. I still had no restriction and waited 2 weeks after the 2nd fill and then 2 weeks after that. It seems my 4th fill did the trick. In my head I still get hungry, but there is no way I can eat lots of food for fear of being stuck-and I know what foods will get me stuck. It's a real learning process.

By my 2nd fill I was getting so frustrated and decided to go every 2 weeks until I felt the band working. Keep in mind however that sometimes it takes a couple of weeks to truly feel results.

[B-52 7,113]

Hi i was banded on 27th july

My question is i have had my first fill last week how long should i wait till i go for my next fill

i can feel a little restriction when drinking but i seem to be able to eat which seems like a lot for having restriction

i haven't lost any weight the last couple of weeks i am just wondering if i am eating to much .does anyone having any tips on what to eat and how much .xx i would be gratefull of any help i just seem to be stuck.

Mr Dr. is pretty aggressive. I was banded 7 months ago. Have been in to see him every 4 weeks since the surgery, and have had 6 fills based upon my appetite and weight gain/loss. Yes I did gain!!!

Saw him just 3 days ago, and we both agreed I am at a good place. No fills this visit, will not be back to see him for 3 months now unless I feel I need to.

I have a good feel of restriction. I am forced to eating only small amounts at any one sitting. If I wanted to, and I have once or twice, can go a full day without even wanting to eat. We went kyacking one day, and other than my Breakfast shake, I did not care to eat after that. (although I did have a few beers on the river!)

I am aware of my band being there with every swallow, no matter what it is. It's not uncomfortable, or overly restricted, but I am aware it is there and after a small portion of food, I can not eat any more. Solid foods take a certain amount of time to pass through the band and eating anymore will only cause great discomfort.

But be advised, it took me 5-6 months to get to this "Sweet Spot". I have found that most posts here with people freaking out about not loosing weight are those who have been banded very recently. You didn't get fat in one month.

[shanicebarrass 0]

thanks everyone for your reply it very much appreciated

i will get there i just need to get it in my head when am satisfied to stop instead of finishing the plate