Frustrated at the small fills. Whats the Norm?

[Thrillrod 2]

Had my first fill 3 weeks ago. 2cc. Scheduled next week for another 2. Is this normal? I feel no restriction and can't imagine 4cc will get me any. I know everyone's been though it, I just feel like this is too conservative. Thoughts?

[Kitt3000 757]

Completely normal. In fact some on this board would say aggressive. No one knows how YOU will react - or not , to the fill, so they do what is average and customize you along the way. It gives you a chance to change your habits and behaviors along the way, it is after all, an adjustable band. Be patient, we. All have been there done that, and.. The weight will come off. This is a lifestyle change.. Not an instant fix. Your gonna do fine.... Trust it.

[Jencathen 16]

I got my first fill yesterday and it was just 1cc and this is this particular surgeons norm.

[gbb77901 113]

I've had four fills and still no green zone. Each fill was very conservative and I didn't always feel the effects right away. I'm scheduled for my 5th one next week. Hoping it will do the trick!

[Bandista 7,466]

Hi there, protocols vary but yours sounds similar to mine. My surgeon doesn't share the amount of the fills (does not want his patients obsessing about that) but he is definitely of the small frequent fills school of thought. My first fill was a month out, then five weeks, then six weeks -- then I finally felt a bit of "restriction" (weird word to use -- see link below) -- then a couple of weeks later I went back for another and finally achieved the green zone. Was in it for a bit then slipped out -- perhaps from losing weight -- and went back. Had to have a small unfill at one point. In other words, for some of us it is a process to get to the green. In hindsight I am glad because I am some one who really needed those weeks to get my eating habits switched up. I was such a fast eater and it took me a while to modify old behaviors. I'm glad my band wasn't too tight from the get-go or I would have been miserable. Good luck to you -- you will get there! Enjoy your bites of food thoroughly, really taste it, chew, chew, chew and then watch and listen for signals from your body. Sometimes I just get a little bored, that is my "full" signal. Other times there's a sigh. Some people get a little runny nose or have a cough -- it's all so interesting!

[JustWatchMe 7,117]

Fills

0.25 fourth fill 07.50

0.25 third fill 07.25

2.50 second fill 07.00

4.50 first fill 04.50

[SandyM 1,956]

I had a 2cc, 1cc, .5, .5, .5, .25....I would say yours are not that small

[Lola O 8]

Hello, I am in exactly the same boat as you. I am super depressed about it actually. I am starting to wonder if there is something wrong with me and that this just won't work. My nurse is very encouraging so I am trying to stay hopeful, but again it has been months and I haven't even lost any weight yet. Good luck to you!

I've had four fills and still no green zone. Each fill was very conservative and I didn't always feel the effects right away. I'm scheduled for my 5th one next week. Hoping it will do the trick!

[gbb77901 113]

Hello Lola,

Yeah, it's hard not to get discouraged. I try and keep myself occupied so I don't dwell on it. And I try and stay positive. This is for me, so whatever timeframe that takes has to be ok with me. Even if I am a slow loser (which I am) and my fills are conservative I'm determined to look on the bright side and consider it time to learn my new lifetime habits. Chewing slowly, small bites and eating more thoughtfully. It's going to be for my lifetime and I want to be successful.

[Steffyp 63]

My NP is very conservative with my fills also. Her reasoning is because she does not want me to get too tight. I am at 5.8 cc's in a 10cc band. I just had a .2cc fill on Thursday. So I would think the more fills you have the smaller they will be. I'm a slow loser too. You just have to hang in there and trust it will start working. I can't feel my fills right away, sometimes it can take up to 2 weeks. When I drink the Water after a fill and they ask if i can feel the Water going down I never can really. But, on the flip side I have never been stuck and I have never been too tight.

[MarieMarie 346]

I have not had my first fill yet. I keep filling in the form to get one and the nurse calls with advice to change my diet. I feel I am 98% compliant and am considering a letter to my doctor. The fill place is near me but is 4 hours from where I had surgery. The reason I chose Toronto is because there was a fill place in Ottawa. 8 weeks out and not being able to use the band as the great tool it is

[Emms 0]

Hi Lola, I had the same doc as you. I too am frustrated. I've not lost anything yet to speak of either... Time to get aggressive. I was filled three weeks ago, but am going to call today for another fill hopefully next week.

Hello, I am in exactly the same boat as you. I am super depressed about it actually. I am starting to wonder if there is something wrong with me and that this just won't work. My nurse is very encouraging so I am trying to stay hopeful, but again it has been months and I haven't even lost any weight yet. Good luck to you!

[Lola O 8]

Hi Emms,

Just had my 5th and am finally feeling different! It's only been a few days but I now have hope. You will get there too! Keep in touch.

[gbb77901 113]

Had my 5th fill last week and I can finally definitely feel it. I eat like a bird now and I hope the weight will start coming off. I am a very slow loser and have only lost about 17 pounds in the time since my surgery in August. But this is weight that will NOT be coming back on. So I say goodbye and good riddance!

[Emms 0]

great. Please let me know how you progress.

Hi Emms,

Just had my 5th and am finally feeling different! It's only been a few days but I now have hope. You will get there too! Keep in touch.