Newbie from Australia......

1981noodle · October 20, 2007

I was banded in august 07 and have just had my first fill 2 weeks ago, 6 mls (CC's), I was very restricted for the first week and now feel like I can almost eat anthing, the Dr said it would settle and relax but it seems a little too relaxed. Has anyone else felt this? Im having another fill in 2 weeks.

Also my weightloss was very rapid whilst on fluits but has stopped now on normal foods (even though I eat very little), will weightloss be up and down till my fill is correct?

If anyone can help that would be great?

Lauren:help:

sewenup1 · October 21, 2007

I was banded in august 07 and have just had my first fill 2 weeks ago, 6 mls (CC's), I was very restricted for the first week and now feel like I can almost eat anthing, the Dr said it would settle and relax but it seems a little too relaxed. Has anyone else felt this? Im having another fill in 2 weeks.
Also my weightloss was very rapid whilst on fluits but has stopped now on normal foods (even though I eat very little), will weightloss be up and down till my fill is correct?

If anyone can help that would be great?

Lauren:help:

Hi Lauren,

I'm not banded yet but from evreything I have read and been told this is quite normal. Some people get restriction on their first fill, some need more. It is also common to have restriction for the first week and then for it to ease. Your weight loss should begin again once you get a decent restriction, and though you are eating very little now, it is still probably more calories than when you were on fluids.

Hope this helps.

Danna:)

BLUE EYED GIRL · October 22, 2007

:omg:HI LAUREN,IM IN W.A AND MY BAND HOLDS 10ML,YOUR REALLY LUCKY THEY PUT THAT MUCH IN YOUR BAND,MY FIRST FILL WAS 2 1/2ML,THEN 1 1/2 MY SECOND FILL,OVER 2 MONTHS,[TOTAL 3 1/2 ML]AND IM FINDING IT A REAL STUGGLE,I HEARD AROUND 6ML MOST PEOPLE START TO FEEL SOME RESTRICTION,WHOS YOUR SURGEON,THEY MIGHT PUT MORE IN[WOULD BE NICE,SMILE]ANYWAY HOPE ALL IS WELL AND THAT YOUR OP WENT WELL.FROM GAIL

Chickie · October 22, 2007

I was banded in august 07 and have just had my first fill 2 weeks ago, 6 mls (CC's), I was very restricted for the first week and now feel like I can almost eat anthing, the Dr said it would settle and relax but it seems a little too relaxed. Has anyone else felt this? Im having another fill in 2 weeks.
Also my weightloss was very rapid whilst on fluits but has stopped now on normal foods (even though I eat very little), will weightloss be up and down till my fill is correct?

If anyone can help that would be great?

Lauren:help:

A big hello from Brisbane!!

Your doctor is right, your fill will have settled, allowing you to eat more than you could when you were first filled. You will find that your next fill (depending on how much more your doc adds) will make a big difference in your restriction.

Your weight loss will be a bit up and down at first. The weight we lose on fluids is a one time deal. We typically never lose weight that fast again.

And sometimes, when people go from fluids to solids, there is even a slight weight gain. The trick is to not freak out, and keep eating right and exercising.

Congrats!

Sam.