what is average for a first fill

[suzking 0]

I had my surgery on Sept. 9, 2008 and had my first fill on October 8, 2008. He had me drink Water while filling so that I could see when I felt restriction. To be honest it all felt odd to me. Anyways, I ended up with 1.5cc. I noticed a differnce when I eat but sometimes it's painful. I haven't thrown anything up but sometimes it seems like no matter what it feels like it's sitting there in my chest/throat. Is this feeling normal. I feel like I chew forever and try to take small bites. Is this how it's suppose to feel?? Is my fill too much, am I doing something wrong or is this just something that happens no matter what. Then there are other times that I just make myself stop eating because I'm afraid I am going to overeat. but I've heard others say that it was impossible for them to overeat after having the right fill. So, How about the fill? (is it average) Just a little confused.... Thanks.

[momcof3 1]

I had 1 cc in my band from surgery and he added 3 cc at my first fill so now I have 4 cc in a 10 cc band. I don't go back to see him until January. I can definitely tell when I am full, but the only time it has been painful is if I have eaten too fast or not chewed well enough.

[Jodi_620 37]

My first fill was 1.33 or something like that. I agree with momcof3. The only time I have pain is if I eat one of the wrong food items or if I break one of the rules (too big of a bite, not chewing enough, eating too fast, eating when full).

Foods I can't tolerate well are : bread, dry meat, lunch meat and watermelon

• You should only eat three meals a day and only when you are actually hungry.
  
• You should sit at the table and not be distracted while eating.
  
• Your bites should be about the size of your fingernail (using a baby spoon might help)
  
• You should chew until the food is mush.
  
• You should put your spoon down and wait a couple seconds before taking another bite.
  
• You should stop eating as soon as you are no longer hungry.
  
• You should not drink with your meal
  

If you are following all the rules then maybe you are too tight and need an unfill.