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I am being rebanded on Sept 16. Doc is putting in the new AP Band

that holds 10cc. He said he will put 4cc in at the time of surgery. I am wondering if any of you had Fluid put in at surgery and how are you feeling, do you think you need another fill?

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Hi,

I had a 15cc band put in and the MD put in 3 cc's during surgery. I went yesterday to see if I needed a fill, but I didn't! I am hungry after about 3-4 hours, but 1/2 cup fills me up nicely.

My MD said that he has a few patients who never need a fill. He said if I keep on doing what I am doing (I am also losing 2 lbs/week) I won't need a fill.

Good luck on your surgery.

Gilta

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I didn't know it, but I had 4.5cc put in the APS band at surgery. I've been feeling full on smaller amounts but getting hungry after 2.5-3 hours and have had no problems with anything getting stuck except for one bite of chicken that was stuck for about 5 minutes and I've eaten all kinds of things that people have said they have trouble with. I just got a fill of another 1cc on thursday and just ate my first soft food this morning and so far so good, a kids meal from IHOP (one egg, one strip of bacon, 3 mini pancakes with a touch of syrup) filled me up and it's now 3 hours later and I'm still not hungry.

Edited by ShrinkyDink

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Had 11 cc band put in on 8/4/08. There were 5 cc in band initially. At first fill, doctor put in one additional cc, so now have 6. Don't feel any restriction much. Can't wait till next fill. I think I can eat too much.

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It may be helping you mentally to think of the # of cc's that were originally put into your band but, in most cases, whatever is put into your band at surgery really just "primes" the tubing. It does not actually inflate your inner band at all. Prime volume varies from about 3-6 cc's.

Some docs will actually put in volume beyond priming the tubing to check for leaks, not really for restriction, but that is something that you should ask about specifically the next time you see your doc if you are trying to keep up with your volume. If you have a 14cc band, the 14 cc volume only starts once the tubing is filled.

It's also not very practical for you to compare your volume with others. As you know, restriction is a very individual property. It's not a problem to keep track of your volume, but don't focus on how much other people have because the numbers really don't compare.

Edited by Lanakila

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Thanks for the info.! My doc explained how some people have to have some fill to hold the band in place because of the size. Like one guy didn't have any because his stomach was larger for the band to go around, or something like that. Anyway, I just want enough restriction to actually feel it after about a 1/2 C of food (or at least that's what I've heard should be all I should take in). I'm getting hungry not long after a meal, which I think is "mouth hunger" and not real hunger. Can anyone suggest a thread or topic where I can find out what people are eating - and amounts? Thanks!!

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go under food, on the main board. A woman wrote what to eat on each stage,

it's great.

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