First Fill...and I can eat MORE!?!?!?!?

NP1978 · December 10, 2007

I was banded on the 15th, and just had my first fill on Thursday...and I feel nothing!!! I was really struggling before I went in for the fill, hoping that I would get at least some restriction, but I feel like I can eat even more now! My doc put me on liquids for the first day with soft to solids on the next. I have been trying to be strict by eating my Protein first - but I am definitly eating more than a cup of food at a time.

Should I go back to my surgeon and get another fill this week? My second fill is the end of January, and I am afraid that I will not lose weight if I wait until then for the next fill. What do you guys think?:help:

juliegeraci · December 10, 2007

Yes, go back in for another fill. How long does your doctor make you wait in between fills? Mine makes you wait 2 weeks. FYI. It took me 5 fills and about 6 months before I felt real restriction. Good luck.

rkj123 · December 10, 2007

NP 1978:

Me too -I was banded on 10/29 and had my first fill on Friday. I have a call into my surgeons office to see if anything can be done. I got 3 cc's and he said the band holds 10-15. Have to see what happens

Robin

glitz99 · December 10, 2007

I agree with Julie G. I would go back and don't be shy. It also took me about 4-5 adjustments to get to a good spot I could live with.

NP1978 · December 10, 2007

Thanks for the replies! I made an appointment for Thursday and will let you know how it goes.

JenniferRobin · December 12, 2007

I was banded on 10/22 and had my first fill on 11/4. 2 weeks after the surgery I lost 11 lbs...which is great! However now that I am eating regular foods I feel like I can eat way too much, I'm never full. I thought after having the fill things would get better but they aren't. I don't go back for 6 weeks for the next fill. My doctor wants me to come back every 4 weeks for the next fill but because of the holidays I can't get in for 6 weeks. Starting to get frustrated, feeling like I'm over eating and eating all the wrong foods. I am now down a total of 15 lbs but have so much more to go. Is this normal?? I'm concerned and frustrated!!! :help:

juliegeraci · December 12, 2007

Jennifer, what you are experiencing is totally normal. It took me 5 fills and 6 months to finally have good restriction. You will get there, it just takes time.