For those with a 10cc Band

[salsa1877 10]

But after this fill, even though it is just 1cc, I remind myself that I could seriously damage my body, band, port, etc. if I don't follow the rules. If I psych myself out that I'm doing the right thing for my new stomach, it tends to work.

That is exactly what I do!! I had to be unfilled early last month because I didn't chew well enough and caused a lot of irritation. I know that I can eat almost anything now and so when I get my fill on Dec. 21 that is exactly what I am going to tell myself. That is what I did when i got my first fill. I just told myself that I was not going to be able to eat very much or be able to eat certain foods so I didn't even try. Gosh the mind is a powerful thing!

[sniggle 0]

I was banded 8/14 with a 10 cc band. My first two fills were 1 cc each then third and fourth were 1/2 cc at a time. With the 3 cc total I feel restriction. I'm going to wait a month or so then go for a little tweeking if needed. Down 30# since 8/14. I don't feel that is bad - the slower the better.

[2thebeach 0]

you'll get there i have a 10 cc vg band. banded 8/17/07 - i got 3 cc in my first fill- no restriction. 2.5 cc more with my 2nd fill- still very very little restriction. 3rd fill (lastw weekend) got 2 cc more for a total of 7.5 cc. i have good restriction in the morning and early afternoon. i FINALLY can that the band will work i will have another fill Jan 12th. - my fill doc says i can come once a month until we find the sweet spot. so i hope to start losing some inches soon:)

[gometros 0]

I was banded 8/22and have a 10cc band. Got my first fill two week ago for about 4cc worth. Still don't feel a restriction. I see the doctor again the end of January and am trying to decide if I want to wait that long for a third fill.

[pizzicato66 1]

I'm lucky - I felt restriction right off the bat (they put 2cc's in right at surgery). I got another 1.2cc's for a total of 3.2 and I could really feel the difference.

Maybe I've just got more fat pad around my stomach, but my band's been pretty comfy and doing it's job from the beginning. I don't get PB's etc. but it definitely tells me when I'm not behaving well!

I'm a lucky bandster!

[salsa1877 10]

I had restriction from the beginning too, but after the unfill, I am not feeling it anymore. It'll be back on Friday though!:clap2:

[pizzicato66 1]

Salsa, what happened that you needed an unfill? I hadn't heard. Hope you're doing okay!

[salsa1877 10]

Early in November, my teeth went on strike and didn't chew the Boca burger that i was eating. I didn't PB (and i think it would have been better if I had) but instead it got lodged and irritated my esophogus to the point of almost being swollen shut. Within a matter of 4 days I couldn't even get liquids down, they would just hover in my throat. So my doc unfilled me to remove any potential for further irritation. So I have been unfilled since November 8. At first it was fine, but the last 2 weeks have been HELL. I am constantly hungry, but through dedication and will power I have managed to lose 10 pounds since being unfilled. I can't imagine what is going to happen when the band is actually doing its job again!

[pizzicato66 1]

Ouch!!!! Well, I'm glad they were able to fix it for you. Nice job on losing 10 lbs unfilled! You're an inspiration!!

[sanscarpaci 0]

10cc band not filled during surgery. 6 weeks after placement received 6cc's. Going for 2nd fill on 12/28 since I can eat more than a cup of food at a time. Down 55 lbs since August.

Susan

[brandottie01 0]

I have 3ccs and am feeling pretty good restriction I think I need a little more because I am still eating more than 1 cup but I am down to not being able to eat any bread, Pasta or rice. Which I really can't complain about I guess since I am loosing.

[TulipStar 2]

I have a 10cc band.

1st fill - 5 cc's

2nd fill was under surgery when he had to fix a flipped port - 7 cc's which was too tight so I had to go for an unfill which put me at 4.5 cc's.

3rd fill - 5.5 cc's and I feel pretty tight. I can only eat certain foods and I can't eat anything except for hot oatmeal in the morning. Any meat I try to eat, it's only 3 bites and I am done.

I go for my 4th fill next week!

[salsa1877 10]

I have a 10cc band.

1st fill - 5 cc's

2nd fill was under surgery when he had to fix a flipped port - 7 cc's which was too tight so I had to go for an unfill which put me at 4.5 cc's.

3rd fill - 5.5 cc's and I feel pretty tight. I can only eat certain foods and I can't eat anything except for hot oatmeal in the morning. Any meat I try to eat, it's only 3 bites and I am done.

I go for my 4th fill next week!

Wow you are getting another fill and are that tight? I HATE how tight I am. After my first fill I was not restricted at all, but was tight enough to NEVER feel hungry, so it worked. After I had to be unfilled (due to not chewing well enough) the hunger came back. Now I have a new fill, and it is too tight for me. For at least the first week I couldn't even get down potatoes. chicken would be okay if I went really slowly. I am too afraid to try bread and Pasta, and rice is out of the question. I had problems with rice even when I was completely unfilled. It is funny how each of us tolerate things at different levels. They want me to comeback in and get a new fill in 3 weeks. I called today and said NO THANKS. Well, good luck with your fill. How many calories can you get in when you are tight. I struggle to get to 800.

[LTjr 0]

I am up to 8cc's and Sometimes I feel restriction. I'd better find my spot soon, don't have much room left.

[gurlygirl 0]

I am still able to eat more than a cup of food and have very little problems eating most foods. I am a bit tighter in the morning, but I can still get down most foods with no problems. I have had two fills so far...First one I received 4cc's and the second one they added another 1.5cc's for a total fill of 5.5 cc's. I need to book in for another one to start moving this scale. :cry