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Wow it took my three fills and i am at 4.6ccs in my 10cc band with ALOT of restrictions. For my appointment on the 7th of August, I might ask for only .5cc but I can't keep anything down since my fill last Tuesday.

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I have a 12cc band & my doc does 5 1/2 for 1st fill. I got 4 1/2 last week. I get to go back next week for 4 more ccs. Dont feel super restricted.

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Hey juliec74. I'm in Birmingham also. I was banded on 7/3. What dr do u use?

My getting a little nervous about my first fill.

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Hey juliec74. I'm in Birmingham also. I was banded on 7/3. What dr do u use?

My getting a little nervous about my first fill.

My Dr is Dr Schmidt at St Vincent's East...i was so nervous about my fill today that I took a half day off work! My appt was 3 and was not bad at all...like a shot..not bad at all!

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Wow we use the same practice. My dr is dr. Miles. It's nice to meet someone from Birmingham.

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Wow we use the same practice. My dr is dr. Miles. It's nice to meet someone from Birmingham.

Yes it is great to meet u...are u on Facebook? ? If so look me up...Julie Reno Camp

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So is 5CC too much to start out with in a 11 cc band? I thought that was too much but I drank some Water and it went down ok. She said the normal cc is 8 in a 11 cc band.

you are lucky that you could tolerate that much... YOu are off to a great start.

i had 3ccs in an 11cc band for first fill... second fill i had one cc... i couldnt tolerate that extra cc so i had to get half that cc taken out. my next appointment is 18th august. Im only just managing now ... not sure whether i can take anymore at the moment.

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I have the realize band and it took me to 10.6 cc 's in a 11 cc band to get restriction; so in hind site I wish my NP had been more agressive with fills.

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I have the Realize band as well. My first fill was also 5cc. I have had two more additional fills since at 1cc a piece for a total of 7cc. I am due for another fill appointment on Monday and haven't decided if I want more. I feel I am in the zone and I usually stay satisfied for about 3.5 to 4 hours. My cravings and head hunger are gone and my appetite has diminished greatly.

I may ask for .5 cc not sure. I see the Nutritionist this Friday so I will get her opinion on things.

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I just had my first fill today and have the realize 11cc band. He put in 6cc and everything seems great. Hope everything goes well for you.

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It really varies....some people can tolerate 5ccs and some can't. I have a 10cc band and my first fill 4 years ago was 2.5ccs. I've went up and down in ccs since then with my highest being 4.4 and I could barely keep liquids down with tht fill. I am now at 3.9 and pretty much have the perfect fill.....for me. If 5ccs works for you, go for it for a little while and see how it goes.

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Do u get hungry?.....I had my first fill yesterday 3.6cc in lap band...but I notice I don't get hungry n when I do I fill quickly n stay.full.for a while

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F1stborn-that is normal. It means the band is working :)

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F1stborn-that is normal. It means the band is working :)

wow...6 ccs. thats marvellous... way to go. judy

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