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I was banded july 4th.. During operation 4 cc was put in my 14cc band. 16th of august first fill of (1.5).. Felt no difference.. Today 27th I went for another (1cc).. Wow.. I feel it, even Water had to be drunk slowly.. No feeling of hunger its 12 hours after fill.. Is this going to last ??

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dont complain...Im on 11 months, 11 fills and no help at all yet. Count your blessings!

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dont complain...Im on 11 months' date=' 11 fills and no help at all yet. Count your blessings![/quote']

I'm 8 months out and no difference either but I've learned the correct way of eating by counting calories and feel it is beneficial that when I finally hit the sweet. Spot I'll have my food intake under control. I've said it before, slow and steady wins the race, I'd rather have small fills than wind up being over filled.

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I'm 8 months out and no difference either but I've learned the correct way of eating by counting calories and feel it is beneficial that when I finally hit the sweet. Spot I'll have my food intake under control. I've said it before' date=' slow and steady wins the race, I'd rather have small fills than wind up being over filled.[/quote']

I had my attitude set exactly like you said it.. But my bad habits kicked in after 6 weeks of being banded... I was eating before today a whole chicken for example slowly.. Occasional stuck episodes when eating fast or eating bread but the quantity was still big.. And all the weight i last (20lbs) came from the liquid diet pre-op.

I had to adjust the band again.. Thanx for ur input.

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Tala, congrats on feeling green :) It's great ey ? :)

So, let me start by saying, day 1 of fill can give you a false idea of what your restriction will be. The stoma will be swollen and as that swelling dissipates you may feel your restriction going down. This is why we get fills every 4-6 weeks to stay on top of that restriction loss. But eventually you will be green and although swelling goes down, you still feel that perfect restriction.

When I reached green, it was 3 years until I needed to tweak my band restriction. I am still tweaking it to get it right. But the point is, once you are there it lasts much much longer :)

Enjoy and respect your band :)

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Tala' date=' congrats on feeling green <img src='http://www.bariatricpal.com/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=':)' /> It's great ey ? <img src='http://www.bariatricpal.com/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=':)' />

So, let me start by saying, day 1 of fill can give you a false idea of what your restriction will be. The stoma will be swollen and as that swelling dissipates you may feel your restriction going down. This is why we get fills every 4-6 weeks to stay on top of that restriction loss. But eventually you will be green and although swelling goes down, you still feel that perfect restriction.

When I reached green, it was 3 years until I needed to tweak my band restriction. I am still tweaking it to get it right. But the point is, once you are there it lasts much much longer <img src='http://www.bariatricpal.com/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=':)' />

Enjoy and respect your band <img src='http://www.bariatricpal.com/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=':)' />[/quote']

Thank you for your respond.. I think eventually we will get there..

And by the way.. I dont just respect my band, im in looooooove with my band.. Hahahaha

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Your so lucky!!!!

I got my third fill today

1st fill add: .5cc 5.5cc

2nd fill add: 1cc 6.5cc

3rd fill add: .5cc 7cc

They say to wait a week & see what happens & I've gone every two weeks after my surgery which was on 06/28/13 & only have lost 5 lbs :(

Today my husband got banned, watch it work for him grrrrrr

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Your so lucky!!!!

I got my third fill today

1st fill add: .5cc 5.5cc

2nd fill add: 1cc 6.5cc

3rd fill add: .5cc 7cc

They say to wait a week & see what happens & I've gone every two weeks after my surgery which was on 06/28/13 & only have lost 5 lbs :(

Today my husband got banned, watch it work for him grrrrrr

At 7cc's do you feel any restriction now?

Im at 4cc's outta a band tht holds 10. And im not getting any restriction at all. Just having to chew my breads (what im told i shldnt be able to tolerate) slower.

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In a 14cc band, don't be surprised if it does not last...happens to everyone...at least you getting a taste of what it is all about, and things to come if you don't back down and resist change....

I've only had 3 fills, in the first 4 months from surgery, for a total of 7cc's, but in a much smaller band.....have not had, or needed a fill in over 2 years...I can "tweak" my band myself, routine maintenance, by paying attention to the feedback I get from the band, (portion sizes) and go straight liquids from time to time for a few days to let things settle out and return to a optimum state....

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I was banded july 4th.. During operation 4 cc was put in my 14cc band. 16th of august first fill of (1.5).. Felt no difference.. Today 27th I went for another (1cc).. Wow.. I feel it, even Water had to be drunk slowly.. No feeling of hunger its 12 hours after fill.. Is this going to last ??

It will last for about 2 weeks, then it will loosen a bit but not by much. Sounds like this one put you in the green zone to me. Take it easy, I'm tight like that and it can be tricky sometimes, but you're going to love the results.

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At 7cc's do you feel any restriction now?

Im at 4cc's outta a band tht holds 10. And im not getting any restriction at all. Just having to chew my breads (what im told i shldnt be able to tolerate) slower.

We have the same surgeon! Don't you just love Dr. Reilly? A word of advice though, the bread is going to slow your progress - you should avoid carbs at all costs until you are in maintenance. I've had 3 fills and I don't even dare try to have bread, Pasta or rice anymore - that's asking for trouble.

I live in NW Houston near Willowbrook, where are you?

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We have the same surgeon! Don't you just love Dr. Reilly? A word of advice though, the bread is going to slow your progress - you should avoid carbs at all costs until you are in maintenance. I've had 3 fills and I don't even dare try to have bread, Pasta or rice anymore - that's asking for trouble.

I live in NW Houston near Willowbrook, where are you?

Isnt he gorgeous! I melted lookn into his deep blue eyes!

Im in houstons southwest area. I went to the clinic in the medical center for my first fill. I love the staff there.

And yes i knooooow about the bread/carb thing but i cant help it!

I know im suppose to be doin the no carb, 4oz meal, 3x a day but itll be easier when im more than 4cc's in this 10cc band!!

I wish there was some way we cld adjust ourselves...now wldnt tht be detrimental?!?

LMBO!!

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