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Had My 1St Fill About 3 Weeks Ago And Don't Feel Anything



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I got me 1st fill about 3 weeks ago the 1st hour was like "ok i feel some what tight" but after that it was like i never had a fill i ate at easter dinner like i never had the surgery, and i eat small things all day long i am not gaining weight but i am not loosing any weight either i o to the gym 3 to 4 times a week and i don't know if the DR missed the portand the saline didnt go into the band or what i got 3cc DR said that was protocol for the size band i got is 3cc every 30 days i get another fill on may 8th. Another thing my DR has me drinking 30 mins before i eat and ten drink my fluids 1 hr after i eat i have tried but man i can't never do it i am one to drink my Water with the meals. Please someone help me with these questions i am so disappointed i was lookin for major change some people can see it in my face yes i can see it there to but i want more i want to see real change i was banded on feb 21 2012.

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Well, unfortunately you'll have to wait for your next fill. That's often the way it goes; first time really doesn't do anything. If you're getting another 3cc next time, I bet you'll feel a lot of restriction. Really though, you have to stop drinking with meals. Don't even have a drink on the table. if you drink, you're defeating the purpose of the band which is to have the food slowly trickle through the band, keeping you feeling fuller. If you're drinking, you're just flushing the food through the band, and then it's not doing anything. Good luck!

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Same here. I get my second fill on Monday. I'm looking forward to it. But as the poster above me said, it is really important not to drink with your meals. I thought it was going to be impossible too, but I wanted this band more than anything and have done exactly as I've been instructed to ensure success.

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I was told it is common to have three to four adjustments to get to the "green zone"

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I got me 1st fill about 3 weeks ago the 1st hour was like "ok i feel some what tight" but after that it was like i never had a fill i ate at easter dinner like i never had the surgery, and i eat small things all day long i am not gaining weight but i am not loosing any weight either i o to the gym 3 to 4 times a week and i don't know if the DR missed the portand the saline didnt go into the band or what i got 3cc DR said that was protocol for the size band i got is 3cc every 30 days i get another fill on may 8th. Another thing my DR has me drinking 30 mins before i eat and ten drink my fluids 1 hr after i eat i have tried but man i can't never do it i am one to drink my Water with the meals. Please someone help me with these questions i am so disappointed i was lookin for major change some people can see it in my face yes i can see it there to but i want more i want to see real change i was banded on feb 21 2012.

I am just starting the process, so I can not answer your questions. but I am curious how much weight have you lost so far and how much were you expecting to loss by now?

I hope everything works out for you.

sincerely,

Annette

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I did not feel much restriction until my 3rd fill (just got my 4th). I can only eat about 1/4 of what i used to eat, and im ok with that! It does take some time. Some dont feel restriction until their 6th or 7th fill. So hang in there, you will start to see/feel a difference soon. And i agree with the other posters...no drinking right before, during, or right after meals!!

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I feel the same way you do i am only on my first fill i get my second fill in may22 and trust me i cant wait i know that when i eat i can finish every thing on my plate but i have stop myself from eating and trying not to eat for a couple of hours but its hard.... Also no drinking with food is not good at all

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