7cc's........nada!!!!

[camjay 0]

Hi guys

I have a 14cc band and my first fill was 6mls with no restriction. I went for my second fill yesterday and whilst I was there my surgeon said he could feel "pressure" so only put another 1ml in the balloon. Today, I do feel slightly fuller than before, but am definately not restricted yet!!:thumbup:

He told me to come back as often as needed - the question is - Do you think its too soon to book another appointment? Should I wait a bit longer or should I go see him ASAP?

I also put on 2lbs which has really peed me off because I have been sticking to 1200 calories!! xxx :thumbup:

[Jodi_620 37]

I would wait a week. My surgeon always tells me that if I feel I need more then I should come back after a week. Sometimes I feel tighter several days after a fill.

[hungry4help 0]

i'd wait a week or two. personally, it has taken that long for me to feel a fill kick in. i've gone two weeks with barely any restriction and then on day 15, boom: i can barely eat 4-6oz of chicken. the band is indeed a strange mistress.

fwiw, i've got a 14cc band too and now have 7ccs in. i was in a sweet spot at 6, but then it disappeared after about 6 weeks. i've got an appt for next week and am hoping for another .5 to 1cc. i've been losing and gaining the same 3lbs for nearly a month. grrr.

good luck and check-in with your doctor soon.

fyi: here's a really good thread on the 14cc band...

http://www.lapbandtalk.com/f17/does-14cc-band-give-same-restriction-10cc-band-50248/

Edited August 28, 2008 by hungry4help

[camjay 0]

Thanks for that. I must admit, as the week has gone on, I am starting to feel a little fuller,but I'm still finding it hard to reduce my portions. I also feel I'm dieting because having little restriction, means I need to watch my calories.

I've made an appointment, but he was so busy, I can't see him til the 8th September. If I feel restriction by then, I can cancel.

Oh sweet spot - where are you?????? :biggrin:

[camjay 0]

Guys, forgot to ask - do you think its possible I could have stretched my pouch?? Would this allow me to be able to eat more without restriction?? And, if there are any - what are the symptoms of a stretched pouch. So many questions!!!

Thanks n xx