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Hello,

I forgot to add to my last post, hubby and I recieved 5 cc in our first fill. Is this a normal amount? I thought it was alot for the first one. I've read on so many posts that the first fills are only usually about 2 cc's....Is this normal for the TLBC? I'm so afraid to eat now. I don't want anything to get stuck....

Anyone know?

Thanks again,

Doriana

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If you have you have a 10cc band that is normal for a first fill, at least that is what my dr told me, the second fill was just one 1cc to bring it up to 6cc. Hope this helps.

Maria:rose:

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My hubby has the swedish band and I have the smaller one...

I wonder what the real amount is....LOL... I should call and find out.

You would think I knew................

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Well - keep in mind you're hearing about fills with different band sizes. My surgeon uses the 4cc and 10cc bands. Most people with the 4cc get 1-2cc for their first fill, and a half a cc each fill until they hit restriction. Most people with a 10cc band get 4-5cc their first fill, with a full cc after that until 7 (I think he said), then a half cc after. (By most I mean most that my surgeon does - I've asked him about his fill patterns)

My first fill was 1cc because I'd lost a lot of weight and he didn't want it coming off any faster. Second fill 3 weeks later was 1cc. Each subsequent fill has been .5 cc.

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My doctor gave me 4 cc's the first fill, 1 cc the next and .5 on the third but he's pretty conservative. For a 10cc band that doesn't seem like an unreasonable first fill.

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Thanks so much for your replies....... You guys are wonderful....

I'm scared to eat tonight, and I have no clue what to start with...

Cheers!!!

Doriana

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Doriana....unless there is some unusual circumstance (ie. you already feel restriction without a fill) TLBC always gives 5ccs as a first fill in the 10cc band. So, no worries.....you are right on track!!! It is DEFINITELY not .5ccs if you have the 10 cc band....migawd, it would take you years to feel restriction at that rate!

You're on track girl!!!! :clap2:

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Thanks YODA!!!

I thought it was 5 cc......and not .5....

I'll let you know how I do..

Wish my LUCK with this journey...

You guys are AWESOME...

Cheers.

Doriana

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Thanks YODA!!!

I thought it was 5 cc......and not .5....

Cheers.

Doriana

I didnt take into account the 10cc band. Hope all goes well for you.

Andrew

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