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I had my first fill today. 22 pounds down since May 15, 2014. I am curious to read some people's perspective on how things changed for them after their first fill? Or, did nothing change? Please share your experience.

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I had pretty good restriction with my fill for the first week, I was also sick with a cold, so that could have helped. I have 4.4 cc's put in, but I still feel hungry sooner than every 4-5 hrs. The weight is coming off slowly but surely, so I'm happy with my band!!

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I saw and felt no difference with my first 2 fills. Not till my 3rd fill did I start to feel more satiety.

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I had my first fill today too! I feel swollen, but was able to drink a Protein shake for dinner. How do you feel?

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That was a great question. I am 14 days post op and not getting my first fill till 7/31 because I am going on vacation on 7/20 and want to maintain my weight but not be too restricted during that time. I have also been wondering when is the right time to get your first fill.

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That was a great question. I am 14 days post op and not getting my first fill till 7/31 because I am going on vacation on 7/20 and want to maintain my weight but not be too restricted during that time. I have also been wondering when is the right time to get your first fill.

When your doctor determines you need one. There's no standard answer to your question. Some people never need a fill. They're few and far between but they do exist. Most of us got our fill the first 30-60 days and a follow up adjustment every 30 days till we reached the green zone. Every doctor has a different protocol so only your own surgeon makes those decisions.

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So 2muchfun - so once you reach the green zone, you may go months before getting another fill? Is that correct? Wow - how long have you gone between fills?

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I went a year this last time. From May 2013 to May 2014. I should have went back for a fill much earlier though. I needed a fill but I was stubborn and thought I could do it on my own. I went many months without being adjusted right and basically dieted a little but it didn't work. Duh!

I was also fearful of being too tight. It's a fine line we walk with fills and proper adjustments.

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Junebug, that you for asking about me. I am well. I do not however feel that much restriction with this first fill. The surgeon said I can do 1 CC in 4-6 weeks. I will just keep plugging away at it until I reach the green zone! Thanks everyone for sharing!

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You know, during dinner last night, I ate about 2 cups of chicken chili and I got full/satisfied with that amount. Is 2 cups way too much? It's still less then ate before the band. Maybe the fill is working, I am just not in the zone yet.

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Yes, it should be 1 cup or less. But 2 is a good start.

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I was eating 2 cups before my fill..now I'm down to 1 cup :-). But, even at 2 cups...it is working for you.

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I was banded 5/14, the day before you. I have had 1 fill - that was 3 weeks ago. They put in 2 cc, and I had .8 in there from the surgery, so a total of 2.8 cc. Since my fill, I have lost 8.6 lbs. Not bad, but I do not think I am in the "green zone" just yet. I have better restriction, but still eat way to much at one sitting. I will say I have lost a total of 23 lbs since sugery & 33 lbs since pre-op diet, so it is working just very, very, very SLOW! I see the doctor again next Friday and I think they will leave me alone, no fill.

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