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[AuntEm 0]

Hi I had my surgery Jan 12 2007, had a rough start, but am doing great now. Have lost 25 lbs and feel great. Would love to talk about fills- had my first last week and did not get much of a restriction so will return next week and have a second one. Is this fairly normal?

[faithmd 14]

Welcome AuntEm, congrats on being banded and having your first fill. If you do some looking around on here you'll find lots of info!

Yes, that is a theme that is VERY prevalent amonst bandsters: when do I get restriction? There are a few Bandsters who never get a fill, but it seems most say it's been between 3 and 6 fills before they hit their "sweet spot." (I've been kind of keeping informal track of the responses I've seen so I know what to expect.) Some folks it takes more.

Good luck!!!

[AuntEm 0]

Thanks so much for sharing. I am so new I hope that I am replying correctly to you. I will start reading more "threads" so that I can start learning more as well. See you around and thanks again for sharing.

[faithmd 14]

You got it right!! :) Again welcome, and happy reading and posting! This is a great place for info and support.

It's nice to have you here.

[gigi8 0]

Hi AuntEm, Welcome to LBT and Congratulations on being banded! I was also banded in January(1/30/07). I have lost 31.5lbs and just had my first fill 2 days ago. I have some restriction,but not as much as I'd like to have. I am going to call my MD next week and see if I can have another fill. I am not scheduled for another fill for 1 month. Best of luck to you. Gigi

[AuntEm 0]

Hi Gigi, sounds like you are doing great. I went in for my first fill about a week before I was scheduled to because I had no restriction and was having to exert much self control. That was about 10 days ago, now I am going back this week because I am not feeling it is right yet. I can't wait, it is hard, relying on will power. Thanks for getting in touch--doing this is so much easier with support. I am so glad I found this website--having this procedure was one of the best decisions of my life. Hope you are feeling the same way. Talk to you again-Aunt Em

[mannamay 0]

[susannah 2]

Hi, I think there is nothing worse than seeing someone's thong sticking out over above their jeans.:girl_hug: It is so tacky and crass. Thongs should be kept hidden from sight at all times. Susannah

[flabuless 18]

Welcome AuntEm

Fills can take 3-4 goes before you reach your sweet spot so don't be disheartened it WILL happen...what fantastic results you have had so far...Congratulations...Cant wait to hear more of your progress.

becky