1st fill and confused and disappointed

[Shey Ronix 5]

Hello I had band January 20 2022 and I was on liquid diet 2 weeks lost weight then it started slowing down as I became more hungry and had no restriction I had my first fill today of 2.5 cc and my doctor said I have to go back on a 2 week clear liquid diet? I cannot do that again I am so hungry I feel no restriction at all ....will I feel any from just a liquid diet? I can gulp Water down it doesn't feel tight at all how long do I have to wait to get another fill? What's the ristriction feel like am I getting it messed up from when food gets stuck sometimes and I feel tightness in chest and have to vomit it out

[catwoman7 11,223]

the band surgery is rarely done any more - the VSG (sleeve) has largely replaced it as the non-RNY weight loss option. I think there's a specific thread for band patients in here - you might want to post over there as more lapband patients might see it. Sorry you're having these issues - that sounds awful!

yes - I just checked, and there are band forums on here. Here they are:

https://www.bariatricpal.com/forum/4-lap-band-surgery-forums/

Edited March 6, 2022 by catwoman7

[LuLu802 14]

5 hours ago, Shey Ronix said:

Hello I had band January 20 2022 and I was on liquid diet 2 weeks lost weight then it started slowing down as I became more hungry and had no restriction I had my first fill today of 2.5 cc and my doctor said I have to go back on a 2 week clear liquid diet? I cannot do that again I am so hungry I feel no restriction at all ....will I feel any from just a liquid diet? I can gulp Water down it doesn't feel tight at all how long do I have to wait to get another fill? What's the ristriction feel like am I getting it messed up from when food gets stuck sometimes and I feel tightness in chest and have to vomit it out

Shey, it took me about 2 months after surgery to get fill amount just right. Give it a little time. I was never told to go back on a liquid diet after a fill, though. I have had my band since 2015 and I have no regrets.

[I♡BypassedMyPhatAss♡ 805]

Lap Band's come in two sizes, 10 ml and 14 ml. So depending on which size band you have, 2.5 cc won't do much as far as restriction goes. And as far as after a fill, my surgeon only required 2 days of liquids after a fill. And I agree with Catwoman, Lap Bands are outdated due to all of the problems they cause people. So I'm confused to why surgeons are still placing them. Nonetheless, I wish you well. My Lap Band journey was a hell of a ride.

Best wishes!