Is it possible to be at the sweet spot with just 1 fill ?

[Doreen Dumelle-Kneller 1]

I was banded on March 26, 2008.

I had my first fill in April (2 cc in my 10 cc band).

If I do not carefully chew, food gets stuck.

I stay full after a meal for 4 - 5 hours with no problems.

I have lost 28 lbs in 3 months.

I am scheduled for my 2nd fill today. I don't really feel like I need a fill.

I am going to the doctor anyway, since I have only been back 2 times since my surgery.

Anyone else feeling restricted with so little in their band ? :thumbup:

[Guest ZenGarden]

Yes, it is absolutely possible. There are some here who have great restriction after one fill and there are some who have lost a ton of weight without ever getting a fill at all. You are truly one of the lucky ones. I was banded exactly one year to the date before you and I'm on my 9th fill and am still struggling to get good restriction. I must say I'm a bit envious :thumbup:

[Brandy~ 2]

Hi Reen. The same thing happened to me. Surgery on 4/23 though and the second they put 2ccs in my band I was full and haven't felt 1 hunger pain since. I lost 4 pounds the first week after fill, 3 last week and already 2 this week... I think I found my spot or really close to it..

So yes 1 fill can work!

[daisybug 0]

You are doing AWESOME!! I had to get 4 fills before I felt ANY restriction. If you are having decent restriction and losing weight, you won't need a fill. I am scared to be too tight and have food STUCK all the time. Also, it can be a bit painful.

Be GLAD you are one of the lucky ones that didn't need many fills. You will lose weight sooner than most of us.

KEEP IT UP!!:thumbup:

[LundyLane 0]

Friend of mine has never had a fill - banded May of 2007 and has lost 80lbs