Just had my 1st Fill

zippyz · February 9, 2008

Hi Guys!!!

Well yesterday was the big day.... I had my first fill under flora. It didn't hurt a bit and it was really interesting to see the band in my stomach under x-ray etc... I am on liquid for one more day only and then back to solids..... I am praying I will feel restriction. I have been struggling for a month now just trying not to gain any weight back I lost. I know from some of the threads I have read that it can take a couple of fills before people start to see results. This is going to be on heck of a journey! By the way my dr.... Dr. Keith Kim put 3cc in my band yesterday...... has anyone ever had there band completely filled?

wnt2lose · February 9, 2008

I am glad I saw your post, and that your fill went fine. I just posted about how nervous I am for my first fill. I am to get mine on Wed. also under flouro. Keep us posted on your progress and if you feel restriction once you are on solids again.

zippyz · February 9, 2008

Thanks! Your fill will go great! I am telling you I didn't even feel it (the needle) I am much larger than you, but I am telling you it didn't hurt. Don't be nervous....be excited. I will definitely let you know if I feel restriction etc..... That is what I am nervous about. Good luck Wed. you will be fine!

LinzerPA · February 9, 2008

Zippy - how large is your band? I have a 14 cc and don't get my 1st fill until March 20th - I'm hoping for a considerable amount added because now I feel no restriction at all and it's been such a mental struggle for me not to gain!

Amy Jo · February 9, 2008

Hi everyone, I've been reading all of your messages however this is my first time actually responding. :thumbup: I was banded on 11/30/07 and so far everything has been going great...but I have to admit the last few weeks have been a real struggle with no restriction. My first fill was just a few days ago on 2/7 - went pretty well after my doctor was able to locate my port (took a bit of searching) but the actual fill was a breeze. I have a "standard" band which holds I believe between 7-9 cc's, my doctor filled mine with 4 cc's. I'm past the day of liquid and now onto soft solids. I'm worried....I don't feel any restriction and don't want to take a step back rather then two steps forward. Has anyone else experienced no restriction after the 1st fill? Any suggestions, thoughts, ideas?

Patiently Optimistic :thumbdown:

Shoeaddict · February 9, 2008

Hi Guys!!!
Well yesterday was the big day.... I had my first fill under flora. It didn't hurt a bit and it was really interesting to see the band in my stomach under x-ray etc... I am on liquid for one more day only and then back to solids..... I am praying I will feel restriction. I have been struggling for a month now just trying not to gain any weight back I lost. I know from some of the threads I have read that it can take a couple of fills before people start to see results. This is going to be on heck of a journey! By the way my dr.... Dr. Keith Kim put 3cc in my band yesterday...... has anyone ever had there band completely filled?

I had my first fill on feb 4th, 3cc in my 10 cc band, I go back on the 29th for another fill, i'm glad because I am really not feeling restriction. Hope you are doing great!

Dr. Michael A. Snyder in Denver is my doc

kimmj40 · February 9, 2008

I also just had my first fill. I'm up to 5cc in a 10cc band. At first I didn't even think Water would go down and now I am back to feeling like I hardly have any restriction at all. I'm very discouraged. I thought this would be better than this. My problem is that I either feel no restriction or I feel like nothing will go down. It varies. Help!!

chick · February 9, 2008

I went for my first fill about 5 weeks ago and really felt like there wasnt much restriction I just went for my second fill on the 4th and now am feeling much more retricted it varies by day and time though mornings more restricted nights less

zippyz · February 10, 2008

Hi .... My band is the new Johnson & Johnson one.... only 9cc

zippyz · February 10, 2008

OK.... I was given my first fill last Friday...... I am getting a little worried. The Dr. put 3cc in my band and I have to be honest when I say...... I am feeling barley ANY restriction. My band only holds 9cc......I going to try and stay positive....... I know from reading all of the other threads that people are having the same issue as myself! I secretly in the back of my mind wonder if I should have had the bypass....but GOD that is a scary surgery. I was reading the Johnson & Johnson website (the REALIZE band) and they said most feel good restriction around 4cc. Gosh w/ the band only holding 9cc.....4cc is more than half way and I have 180lbs to loose! AHHHHHHHHH! Thanks for listening. I LOVE THIS FORUM!

Amy Jo · February 10, 2008

Zippy - I'm in the same boat but not to worry it's only the first fill and alot of us are going through the same challenges. Take one day at a time and believe in yourself! The 2nd fill is just around the corner and everyone's different....learn the behaviors - do the best you can and keep your goal in front of you. If you need support or someone to bounce things off of let me know...I'm here and we can do it together!

zippyz · February 10, 2008

AMY JO - Thanks for the encouragement!!!! I really appreciate all the replies from everyone!!!! It helps to know people understand and even may be going through the same thing!!!