Anyone had 1st fill with "Realize" band?

[kiz 1]

I had my first fill two weeks ago, and although I it has helped me with hunger, I have to stop myself from eating more than 1 cup of food. I could easily eat more if I let myself. I don't have to eat slow or take small bites, and I'm getting hungry within a couple of hours, so I know I have room for more restriction.

I'm self-pay with one year's free fills, so I'm getting another one today. My and my doctor's plan is to get me to goal within the first year. So, rather than waiting four weeks for my second fill, I'll be going in today.

[krtork 0]

I had my band put in on Aug 5, 08 and I have had two fills so far for a total of 4.5cc. I think that I am getting close. I have had much more restriction with the second fill, but I am hungry at about 2 hrs. I can eat more than 4 oz, easily, but I do have foods that are hard to eat. I have had steady weight loss, but have been at the same weight for the past two weeks.

I am scheduled for my third fill tomorrow, can't wait! I want to see the scale move down!!!

[Pegsinthewoods 8]

I was banded (Realize Band) on Aug. 4th and I still have not received a fill. I am having good restriction with the band empty. I have lost 27.6 pounds and have been very happy with my results. :smile2:

[giddyupgrandma 0]

I was banded on October 7th. I had my first fill October 31st (2.4) and I didn't get any restriction at all. I had another 1 put in today for a total of 3.4. I have to stay on fluids today, so I won't know until I eat tomorrow if this amount works. I have lost 29 pounds including 9 pre-op. My problem was not weight loss. I was just really hungry!

[speck 1]

I had my first fill Oct 29th. I had 4cc put in which I thought was a lot for the first time. (my surgery was Sept 10th)

My first fill wasn't to great. A PA did it and he couldn't find the port. Let's just say he won't be doing it next time. My port area hasn't felt the same since. I hope he didn't do any damage.

As for restriction. I don't really have any. Honestly, I've really been doing it myself since surgery. I've lost 36lbs since pre-op.

I hope within the next 2-3 times I will get restriction.

Sandra

[giddyupgrandma 0]

Speck--I agree with you. I think most of my 29 lbs of weight loss was due to will power and not the band. I have a little more restriction now, but I could still eat more than what is on the allowed diet. And my stomach is always growling like I am hungry!

[honey76 0]

I had my surgery on october 10th:) just had my first fill today by one of my collegue:) I'm a nurse. My doctor told me that i can do it myself if i feel the port:) I'm scared of needle;) so my friend did it.. It was ok.. No pain. With empty band i had no restriction at all. Hopefully with this fill.. I will:)