japiatti 4 Posted March 5, 2013 Just got my second fill today and I still don't feel restriction... does anyone have any tips? I just had my second fill and still have not felt any restrictions. I am trying to stick to a fat free/ low at diet. Hopefully my third fill will help. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Missmia9 33 Posted April 16, 2013 I just had my second fill and still have not felt any restrictions. I am trying to stick to a fat free/ low at diet. Hopefully my third fill will help. finally after my fourth fill I'm feeling my band!! 1 japiatti reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tansmommy08 3 Posted April 16, 2013 That's great news! I get my fourth fill soon! 1 japiatti reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
japiatti 4 Posted April 23, 2013 finally after my fourth fill I'm feeling my band!! I had my third fill and doing a little better in the area of feeling full. I can't wait for my forth fill! Still losing weight, but it a snag for two weeks! Lost nothing, then it started coming off again. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rojasanoll 920 Posted April 23, 2013 Watch what you put inside your mouth. Make sure its Protein first, then anything else for 1 cup a meal. Don't drink liquids with the meal so you stay fuller, longer in time. Best wishes Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
koolkel 80 Posted April 23, 2013 I had one fill( 3ccs in a 9cc band) and I'm still fighting near constant hunger. The only thing I noted is that I HAVE to eat slowly and CHEW or I get what I believe is "stuck." I had to bring up some food the other day( I think folks call it "slime." I was adequately disgusted and learned my lesson about eating fast! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
japiatti 4 Posted April 24, 2013 I had one fill( 3ccs in a 9cc band) and I'm still fighting near constant hunger. The only thing I noted is that I HAVE to eat slowly and CHEW or I get what I believe is "stuck." I had to bring up some food the other day( I think folks call it "slime." I was adequately disgusted and learned my lesson about eating fast! I have had three fills and still feel hungry, but a lot if it is in my mind not my stomach. I too have had some things stick and come up. But I still feel like I can eat too much. Plus it's hard not to drink while I eat. Old habits. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SassyJones 17 Posted April 26, 2013 I am 6 weeks post op and have had 2 fills, 2cc's at 4 weeks then 2 weeks later another 2.5 cc. Now I have 4.5 cc's in a 10 cc band. I can still eat everything and quite honestly do not chew as thoroughly as I should but that is because i don't feel any restrictions and have no complications whatsoever. It is frustrating to go to bed hungry but I DO stop myself from eating more than I know I should and just waiting patiently to be in the green zone. So far it feels like I am dieting but I've managed to lose average 2 lbs a week. Been reading everyone's post and just want to say a BIG Thank You to all who have gone through this and who have taken the time to share their experiences. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hockeywife91 106 Posted April 26, 2013 Patience is key. I had my 2nd fill last week and my band is too tight. It's painful when I eat and everything comes back up. I'm going in tomorrow for an unfill and I'm looking forward to it. So my advice is, be patient. I'd rather go slow and steady than have the horrible pain of being over-filled. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SassyJones 17 Posted April 26, 2013 Patience is key. I had my 2nd fill last week and my band is too tight. It's painful when I eat and everything comes back up. I'm going in tomorrow for an unfill and I'm looking forward to it. So my advice is' date=' be patient. I'd rather go slow and steady than have the horrible pain of being over-filled.[/quote'] Sorry, you are having horrible pain and having to go back for an un-fill. I guess each person is different. That is what I do not understand why it is that one person may be over-filled at 3.5 cc's or less whereas some are feeling no restrictions whatsoever at 4.5 or 6 cc's or worse yet some don't reach green zone until 7 or more.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PhatKat1127 55 Posted April 26, 2013 Had my second fill a month ago. Lost 3 lbs but nothing more all month! Just got over a stomach virus this week. Violently vomiting!! For 24rs im doing more Water than ever. Im am doing 1200 calories per day. Thanks to my fitness pal. Still no weight loss! I canceled my 3rd fill this week due to the fact i am terrified to look like a failure. I am determined to lose more before I see my doc. He intimidates me sooo much. I feel soo low! Even with a stomach flu i didn't lose! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
koolkel 80 Posted May 2, 2013 Had my second fill a month ago. Lost 3 lbs but nothing more all month! Just got over a stomach virus this week. Violently vomiting!! For 24rs im doing more Water than ever. Im am doing 1200 calories per day. Thanks to my fitness pal. Still no weight loss! I canceled my 3rd fill this week due to the fact i am terrified to look like a failure. I am determined to lose more before I see my doc. He intimidates me sooo much. I feel soo low! Even with a stomach flu i didn't lose! I just had my second fill a week ago and I don't feel a difference yet. I'm still fighting hunger most of the day and I haven't lost anymore weight. I just moved and the stress of that was extreme. My meals were not so regulated and planned so I'm thinking the lack of loss is my fault. I hate getting fills because this last one hurt like a mofo.... but I guess I have to keep working toward that sweet spot . 1 PhatKat1127 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PhatKat1127 55 Posted May 2, 2013 Yes I agree the fills hurt! But my surgeon does it pretty quickly. I just hope my next visit will open up the opportunity to better understand my body and the expected changes. My doc is usually very short with me and our visits dont consist of a lot of conversation. But I am taking a list of my concerns and questions and Im gonna demand more attention! lol! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PhatKat1127 55 Posted May 5, 2013 Hopefully 3rd fill this week Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lori123 170 Posted May 5, 2013 I have a 10cc band and have had 6fills total. I am currently at 6.5cc. I could tell I had finally stepped in the green zone. Up until a month ago, I was only losing about 4-5pounds a month. I know that is right on track what they want you to lose, but we all know we want to lose more than that. When I weighed in at my last appt I had lost 13 pounds. I am no longer hungry in an hour, now it's about five hours. I plan on sitting at 6.5cc for awhile but will continue with my follow ups. My surgeon told me that over time, a little Fluid goes out of the band via osmosis. I have lost 63 pounds so far and have 60 to go. The follow ups are very important. I'm glad my surgeon did the fills gently and told me to be patient and it worked! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
