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My first fill is tomorrow, and after months of reading posts on this site, I know not to expect much restriction. But that leads me to the question, how many fills did it take for you to get to Lap Band Heaven?

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It only took me two but I asked for aggressive fills and my first was under flouroscopy. Some people say they can go up to 10 fills before they find the right spot. I think the most important thing is to keep an open dialogue with your doctor regarding your fill needs.

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I have a 4CC band and I am about to go in for my 5th fill. I am hoping this is the one!

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Was banded at Christus Southeast Texas Bariatric Center (affiliated with St. Elizabeth Hospital), Beaumont, TX, on May 20, 2008. No fill was placed in my APL 14 band at that time. Was able to eat anything & everything with basically no restriction (however, was not able to re-eat within a short period of time, like pre-band).

Just got my 1st fill on Tues., July 1, 2008: 3 cc. Can already tell that's not going to be enough. Per my surgeon, Dr. Kevin Dean, will give it a couple of weeks, then call if I need a 2nd fill. I can already tell I'll be calling. This is what the band is for -- to restrict eating. I am counting on working my band, and no doubt I'll need at least 3 fills before I get to a sweet spot.

Good luck to all my fellow bandsters, especially those from Christus SE TX. Work the band!

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